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Remains of 25 CPV soldiers returned to China

STORY: Remains of 25 CPV soldiers returned to China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The remains of 25 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were returned to China on Thursday from the Republic of Korea (ROK). At around 11:30 a.m., a Y-20 military transport aircraft carrying the remains and belongings of the fallen soldiers landed at the Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. The remains will be buried in a martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, with a burial ceremony due to be held Friday. China and the ROK have completed 10 instances of such repatriation since 2014, following a handover agreement signed between the countries. Between 2014 and 2022, the remains of 913 CPV martyrs were returned to China from the ROK. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Japanese cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki dies at 93

TOKYO, Nov. 30 Kyodo - File photo taken in May 2014 shows Japanese cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki (L) and his wife Nunoe Mura posing for a photo with Kitaro, the main character of his popular horror comic series " Gegege no Kitaro," in Tokyo. Mizuki died of multiple organ failure on Nov. 30, 2015, at age 93.

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Japan launches Hayabusa2 space probe

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - A crowd watches the launch of an H-2A rocket carrying the Hayabusa2 asteroid explorer at 1:22 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2014, near the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. The liftoff originally slated for Nov. 30 was delayed twice due to adverse weather conditions.

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Japan launches Hayabusa2 space probe

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - A crowd observes the launch of an H-2A rocket carrying the Hayabusa2 asteroid explorer on Dec. 3, 2014, near the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. The liftoff originally slated for Nov. 30 was delayed twice due to adverse weather conditions.

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Chinese dissident to run in Taiwan by-election

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Wuer Kaixi, a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement who escaped to Taiwan from China. Wuer said Nov. 30, 2014, he will run in a legislative by-election in central Taiwan.

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Pope Francis says mankind has not learned lesson on nukes

ROME, Italy - Pope Francis meets with reporters on Nov. 30, 2014, during a flight returning from a visit to Turkey. He expressed concern over the continued threat posed by nuclear weapons nearly 70 years after the end of World War II, saying "mankind has learned nothing" from the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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NY's 'Nostalgia Train' brings back past

NEW YORK, United States - People enjoy nostalgia rides operating along a New York subway line on Nov. 30, 2014. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority starts operating the holiday "Nostalgia Train," made up of subway cars with ceiling fans, padded seats and incandescent light bulbs in service between the 1930s and the 1970s, on the same day. The holiday train, normally kept at a museum, operates on Sundays only, through Dec. 28.

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Retired go master Go dies at 100

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken on August 1997 shows Go Seigen, retired Japanese go master, who died on Nov. 30, 2014, at 100 due to senile deterioration at a hospital in Odawara, near Tokyo. China-born Go obtained Japanese nationality in 1979 and educated many go players. He retired in 1984.

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Ride down NY memory lane with nostalgia rides

NEW YORK, United States - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York starts operating the holiday "Nostalgia Train," made up of subway cars in service between the 1930s and the 1970s, on Nov. 30, 2014. The holiday train operates on Sundays only, through Dec. 28.

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Hasebe, Kagawa clash in Bundesliga match

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japanese footballer Makoto Hasebe (R) of Eintracht Frankfurt competes with compatriot Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund in a Bundesliga match in Frankfurt, Germany, on Nov. 30, 2014. The home side came through with a 2-0 win.

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Upgrading Suez Canal

ISMAILIA, Egypt - Heavy machinery-used work is underway in the northeastern Egyptian city of Ismailia to upgrade the Suez Canal on Nov. 30, 2014.

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H.K. demonstrators, police clash

HONG KONG, China - Police officers remove a man from Hong Kong's Admiralty occupation site on Nov. 30, 2014. A growing number of people joined a rally for the ongoing occupation campaign to further pressure the territory's government and Beijing for democracy in future leadership and legislature elections.

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Upgrading Suez Canal

ISMAILIA, Egypt - The work is underway in Ismailia, northeastern Egypt, on Nov. 30, 2014, to upgrade the Suez Canal. The double-tracking of the canal's navigational waterway is expected to be completed by August 2015.

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Honda helps Milan win against Udinese in Serie A

MILAN, Italy - Keisuke Honda (R) of AC Milan competes against Domizzi Maurizio of Udinese in the first half of a Serie A match in Milan, Italy, on Nov. 30, 2014, helping steer Milan to a 2-0 win.

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Pro-democracy occupiers to escalate protest against H.K. gov't

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - A man holds up a placard during a rally for an ongoing occupation campaign in Hong Kong's Admiralty district, where the government headquarters is located, on Nov. 30, 2014, to further pressure the government and Beijing for democracy in future leadership and legislature elections.

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Police, protestors clash near HK gov't office

HONG KONG, China - Police and pro-democracy demonstrators clash in front of the office of the Chief Executive in Hong Kong's Admiralty occupation site on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Police spray tear gas at HK demonstrators

HONG KONG, China - Riot police spray tear gas at pro-democracy protesters in an effort to disperse them in front of the office of the Chief Executive in Hong Kong's Admiralty occupation site on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Taiwan's Teresa Lu wins Ricoh Cup golf tournament

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Taiwan's Teresa Lu (L) celebrates after making a birdie putt during a playoff with Japan's Lala Anai (R) to win the LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup golf tournament at Miyazaki Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Katayama celebrates winning Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Shingo Katayama celebrates winning the Casio World Open at Kochi-Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014, with a four-day score of 17-under-par 271.

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Pro-democracy occupiers to escalate protest against H.K. gov't

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Over 1,000 people gather for a rally for an ongoing occupation campaign in Hong Kong's Admiralty district, where the government headquarters is located, on Nov. 30, 2014, to pressure the government and Beijing for democracy in future leadership and legislature elections.

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Pro-democracy occupiers to escalate protest against H.K. gov't

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Over 1,000 people gather for a rally for an ongoing occupation campaign in Hong Kong's Admiralty district, where the government headquarters is located, on Nov. 30, 2014, to pressure the government and Beijing for democracy in future leadership and legislature elections.

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Japan's Murakami performs at NHK Trophy skating gala

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami of Japan performs in the gala exhibition of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Japan's Mura performs in NHK Trophy skating exhibition

OSAKA, Japan - Takahito Mura of Japan performs during the gala exhibition of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. Mura finished third in the men's program on the previous day to book a spot for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona.

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Jockey Soumillon celebrates Japan Cup victory

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Christophe Soumillon on Epiphaneia celebrates after winning the 34th Japan Cup (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Taiwan's Teresa Lu wins Ricoh Cup golf tournament

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Taiwan's Teresa Lu poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup golf tournament at Miyazaki Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 30, 2014. Lu won the title after a playoff with Japan's Lala Anai.

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Japan's D. Murakami at NHK Trophy skating exhibition

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan performs in the gala exhibition of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. He won his first career ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Ishikawa 34th in Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa shakes hands with his caddie, his younger sister Yoko, after finishing 34th in the Casio World Open at Kochi-Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Epiphaneia scores decisive win in 34th Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Epiphaneia blows rivals away to win the 34th Japan Cup (G1) by four lengths at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014. The horse was ridden by jockey Christophe Soumillon.

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Epiphaneia wins 34th Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Epiphaneia scores a decisive win in the 34th Japan Cup (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014. The horse was ridden by jockey Christophe Soumillon.

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Canada's Poje, Weaver win NHK Trophy

OSAKA, Japan - Andrew Poje (L) and Kaitlyn Weaver of Canada perform during the free program for the ice dance event of the NHK Trophy figure skating at Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. The Canadian pair won the event with 169.42 points to advance to the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Katayama wins Casio World Open golf tournament

KOCHI, Japan - Shingo Katayama holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Casio World Open golf tournament at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in the village of Geisei, Kochi Prefecture, on Nov. 30, 2014. Katayama won his first title of the season with a 17-under 271.

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Katayama wins Casio World Open golf tournament

KOCHI, Japan - Shingo Katayama hugs the winner's trophy after his victory in the Casio World Open golf tournament at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in the village of Geisei, Kochi Prefecture, on Nov. 30, 2014. Katayama won his first title of the season with a 17-under 271.

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Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hakubun Shimomura attends a meeting of culture ministers from South Korea and China in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Bird flu case confirmed in Kagoshima Pref.

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - City officials scatter lime for sterilization on a road in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture in southwestern Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014, in the vicinity of where a white-naped crane tested positive for avian influenza. Izumi is a major wild crane wintering site.

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11,000 Santa Clauses gather in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - About 11,000 people dressed like Santa Clause gather at a charity event at Osaka Castle Park in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 30, 2014. The event was held to collect money to buy Christmas presents for children suffering from intractable diseases.

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Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Culture ministers from Japan, South Korea and China hold a meeting in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014. They decided to hold culture exchange projects in three cities - Japan's Niigata, South Korea's Cheongju and China's Qingdao - in 2015.

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Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - (From L) South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Jong Deok, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hakubun Shimomura and Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Yang Zhijin pose for photos as they meet in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Tokyo hotel offers 33.3-mil-yen Christmas stay

TOKYO, Japan - The Prince Park Tower Tokyo hotel shows a diamond valued at 30 million yen on Nov. 27, 2014, which will be a feature of a special Christmas stay for 33.3 million yen. The accommodation fee corresponds to the 333-meter high Tokyo Tower, viewable from the suite.

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Tokyo hotel offers 33.3-mil-yen Christmas stay

TOKYO, Japan - The Prince Park Tower Tokyo hotel shows a diamond valued at 30 million yen on Nov. 27, 2014, which will be a feature of a special Christmas stay for 33.3 million yen. The accommodation fee corresponds to the 333-meter high Tokyo Tower, viewable from the suite.

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Kuroyanagi, UNICEF goodwill ambassador for 30 yrs

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese actress Tetsuko Kuroyanagi speaks at an event celebrating her 30 years of work as goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Children's Fund, or UNICEF, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Kuroyanagi, UNICEF goodwill ambassador for 30 yrs

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese actress Tetsuko Kuroyanagi makes a toast at an event celebrating her 30 years of work as goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Children's Fund, or UNICEF, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Kuroyanagi, UNICEF goodwill ambassador for 30 yrs

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese actress Tetsuko Kuroyanagi attends an event celebrating her 30 years of work as goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Children's Fund, or UNICEF, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Sony's mobile business to reduce costs by 30% by March 2017

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroki Totoki, president of Sony Mobile Communications Inc., speaks at a meeting with investors and analysts in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Nov. 25, 2014. Totoki, who assumed the post on Nov. 16, said Sony Corp.'s mobile communication business aims to cut costs by 30 percent by March 2017 to meet its goal of turning the money-losing segment to profitability.

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Kabuki actors' nameplates up at Kyoto Minamiza

KYOTO, Japan - Wooden nameplates of kabuki actors who will take the stage in "Kichirei Kaomise Kogyo" are raised at Kyoto Minamiza Theatre in western Japan on Nov. 25, 2014, ahead of the year-end performance starting on Nov. 30. The traditional hoisting practice is conducted to pray for filling the theater seats.

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Kabuki actors' nameplates up at Kyoto Minamiza

KYOTO, Japan - Workers raise wooden nameplates of kabuki actors who will take the stage in "Kichirei Kaomise Kogyo" at Kyoto Minamiza Theatre in western Japan on Nov. 25, 2014, ahead of the year-end performance starting on Nov. 30. The practice is called "manekiage."

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

YUBARI, Japan - Yellow handkerchiefs are displayed in the snow on the night of Nov. 18, 2014 in Yubari, Hokkaido in northern Japan, where the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" was shot, to express condolences over the death of actor Ken Takakura who starred in the film. (Photo taken with an exposure time of 30 seconds)

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Maglev train demonstration ride for general public

TSURU, Japan - A mother and her two children ride on a Central Japan Railway Co. L0 series maglev train on Nov. 13, 2014. About 100 people took part in a 30-minute trial ride on a test line of 42.8 kilometers between Fuefuki and Uenohara in Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan. The railway company aims to start operation of the train, capable of running at a maximum speed of 500 kilometers per hour, in 2027. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Maglev train demonstration ride for general public

TSURU, Japan - A screen monitor inside a Central Japan Railway Co. L0 series maglev train shows the train running at a speed of 500 km/h during a demonstration ride on Nov. 13, 2014. About 100 people took part in the 30-minute ride on a test line of 42.8 kilometers between Fuefuki and Uenohara in Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan. The railway company aims to start operation of the train, capable of running at a maximum speed of 500 kilometers per hour, in 2027. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Maglev train demonstration ride for general public

TSURU, Japan - A screen monitor inside a Central Japan Railway Co. L0 series maglev train shows the train running at a speed of 500 km/h during a demonstration ride on Nov. 13, 2014. About 100 people took part in the 30-minute ride on a test line of 42.8 kilometers between Fuefuki and Uenohara in Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan. The railway company aims to start operation of the train, capable of running at a maximum speed of 500 kilometers per hour, in 2027. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Maglev train demonstration ride for general public

TSURU, Japan - About 100 people take a demonstration ride on a Central Japan Railway Co. L0 series maglev train on Nov. 13, 2014. The railway company conducted a 30-minute ride for them on a test line of 42.8 kilometers between Fuefuki and Uenohara in Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan. It aims to start operation of the train, capable of running at a maximum speed of 500 kilometers per hour, in 2027. (Pool photo by Kyodo)