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Yamamoto wins 3rd title in women's world c'ships

SOFIA, Bulgaria - Japanese defending champion Seiko Yamamoto shows off her gold medal after claiming her third straight title in the women's wrestling world championships at the Palace of Sport in Sofia on Nov. 24, 2001. Yamamoto defeated Liubov Volosova of Russia 4-1 with a three-point takedown 14 seconds into overtime in the 56-kilogram championship. ''I hope I can savor this sensation again in Athens,'' the 21-year-old Nihon University student said after her victory.

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Afghan refugees detained by Japan have stress disorder

TOKYO, Japan - Five Afghan men and their lawyers meet the media in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2001. The Afghans who were detained by immigration authorities for over a month said they are suffering from Acute Traumatic Stress Disorder (ATSD) symptoms due to the detention. The five are among nine Afghan men seeking refugee status in Japan. They were detained Oct. 3 on suspicion of illegal entry.

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Higo opens up 4-shot lead at JLPGA Tour Championship

SADOWARA, Japan - Overnight co-leader Kaori Higo watches the ball after her ninth-hole putting the Japan LPGA Tour championship at the Hibiscus Golf Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2001. Higo pulled away from an elite field on the Japanese women's circuit after a third-round 66, taking a four-stroke lead into the final round.