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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A costumer selects Indonesian batik clothes at Beringharjo Traditional Market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on May 18, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

This photo taken on May 19, 2025 shows wooden mask handicrafts with batik motif displayed at a workshop in Krebet village, Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people watching Indonesian batik exhibits in Museum of Textile in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 18, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Xu Qin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

Children wearing Indonesian batik walk on campus during an event of "Batik Friday" in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on May 16, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A worker dries Indonesian batik cloth at a batik workshop in Krajan village, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 17, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

Dancers wearing Indonesian batik perform traditional dance during a dance festival event in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 11, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Agung Kuncahya B./Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A worker dries Indonesian batik cloth at a batik workshop in Krajan village, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 17, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesian Batik Textile Production - Jakarta

A worker dries Indonesian batik cloth at a batik workshop in Krajan village, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 17, 2025. Indonesian batik, the nation's traditional cloth, was inscripted as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Oct. 2, 2009. Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm holds up her fist after beating 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur, 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian, is defeated by Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Date Krumm upsets Stosur to reach semis in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm returns the ball in a match against 2009 winner and top-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open quarterfinals at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2010. Date outlasted Stosur 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) in 2 hours, 34 minutes, setting up a semifinal with third-seeded Israeli Shahar Peer.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees Derik Jeter (L) and Hideki Matsui celebrate after their team beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in Game 2 of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez (3rd from R) gets knocked out in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in Game 2 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter A.J. Burnett pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees won 3-1 to tie the series at 1-1.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the right-field fence off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the right-field fence off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Pedro Martinez in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.

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Yankees level World Series with 3-1 win over Phillies

NEW YORK, United States - Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Matt Stairs hits an RBI single to left in the second inning of Game 2 of the MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 29, 2009. The Yankees leveled the series at one game each in a 3-1 victory over the Phillies.

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Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy (front) hits the deck after being tackled by Al Ittihad striker Redha Takar during the second half of an Asian Champions League semifinal at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2009. The Saudi Arabian club won 2-1.

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Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Yuki Maki (R) and Al Ittihad defender Hamad Al Montashari fight for the ball during the first half of an Asian Champions League semifinal at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2009. The Saudi Arabian club won 2-1.

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Al Ittihad beat Nagoya to reach ACL final

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Kenji Tamada (R) and Al Ittihad striker Redha Takar tussle for the ball during the first half of an Asian Champions League semifinal at Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on Oct. 28, 2009. The Saudi Arabian club won 2-1.

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Kodaira gets treble at single-distance nat'ls

NAGANO, Japan - Nao Kodaira defends her 1,500-meter crown in a meet record time to complete a treble on the final day of the speed skating single-distance national championships at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Oct. 25, 2009. Kodaira, who claimed the 500 and the 1,000 titles in the first two days of the three-day meet, clocked 1 minute, 59.34 seconds to beat Maki Tabata by 0.30. Masako Hozumi came in third with 2:00.06.

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Kodaira gets treble at single-distance nat'ls

NAGANO, Japan - Nao Kodaira defends her 1,500-meter crown in a meet record time to complete a treble on the final day of the speed skating single-distance national championships at Nagano's M-Wave ice arena on Oct. 25, 2009. Kodaira, who claimed the 500 and the 1,000 titles in the first two days of the three-day meet, clocked 1 minute, 59.34 seconds to beat Maki Tabata by 0.30. Masako Hozumi came in third with 2:00.06.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero hits an RBI double in the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Giants at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui safely slides past Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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Abe, Omichi help Giants to 2-1 CLCS lead

TOKYO, Japan - Pinch-hitter Noriyoshi Omichi strikes a two-run double in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Climax Series second stage against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 22, 2009, as the Yomiuri Giants rallied to beat the Dragons 6-4 to take a 2-1 series lead and need two more wins to clinch a spot in the Japan Series.

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L.A. Angels beat N.Y. Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 of AL Champion Series

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey pitches against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 22, 2009. The Angels won 7-6, cutting their best-of-seven series deficit to 3-2.

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F's beat Eagles in PLCS

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' players celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Rakuten Eagles in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Some on Oct. 22, 2009. The Fighters, who were given a one-win advantage in the series for finishing the regular season in first place, improved to 3-0 and can book a spot in the Japan Series with a win on Oct. 23.

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Takahashi's clutch single gives F's 3-0 lead in PLCS

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' Shinji Takahashi hits a tiebreaking two-run single off ace Hisashi Iwakuma with two outs in the seventh inning as the Fighters went on to beat the Rakuten Eagles 3-1 in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series second stage at Sapporo Some on Oct. 22, 2009.

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Abe, Omichi help Giants to 2-1 CLCS lead

TOKYO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' Shinnosuke Abe (R) hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Climax Series second stage against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 22, 2009.

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Narita's extended 2nd runway goes operational

NARITA, Japan - A chartered Japan Airlines Boeing 747 jumbo bound for Hakodate, Hokkaido, takes off from the 2,500-meter B runway at Narita International Airport, located some 65 kilometers east of central Tokyo in Narita, on Oct. 22, 2009, becoming the first aircraft to use the extended runway.

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Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Nagoya Grampus midfielder Naoshi Nakamura (7) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal in the 34th minute of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal against Al Ittihad in Jeddha on Oct. 21, 2009. The Japanese club were beaten 6-2.

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Al Ittihad trounce Nagoya Grampus 6-2 in Asian Champions League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Nagoya Grampus striker Joshua Kennedy (2nd from L) heads the opening goal in the 15th minute of the first leg of the AFC Champions League semifinal against Al Ittihad in Jeddha on Oct. 21, 2009. The Japanese club were beaten 6-2.

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Dragons jump on Gonzalez, take CLCS 2nd stage opener

TOKYO, Japan - Rookie Kei Nomoto (in back) hits a three-run homer in a five-run first inning off Dicky Gonzalez (front) as the Chunichi Dragons beat the Yomiuri Giants 7-2 in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series second stage at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009.

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Dragons jump on Gonzalez, take CLCS 2nd stage opener

TOKYO, Japan - Rookie Kei Nomoto hits a three-run homer in a five-run first inning off Dicky Gonzalez as the Chunichi Dragons beat the Yomiuri Giants 7-2 in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series second stage at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 21, 2009.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (C) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches his homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a solo homer off Los Angeles Angels starter Joe Saunders in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 as the Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches against the Softbank Hawks in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. Tanaka allowed one unearned run in a complete game as the Eagles won 4-1 to move into the second stage of the series to face the Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after his team beat the Softbank Hawks 4-1 in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. The Eagles will face the Nippon Ham in the series second stage.

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Yamasaki, Tanaka help Rakuten advance to PLCS 2nd stage

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Takeshi Yamasaki hits a three-run homer over the left-field fence in the fifth inning against the Softbank Hawks in Game 2 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 17, 2009. The Eagles won 4-1 to move into the second stage of the series to face the Nippon Ham Fighters.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) smiles on first base after hitting an RBI infield single off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Wozniacki advances into semis at Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns to Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada during their quarterfinal match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2009. Wozniacki won 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-2 to move into the semifinals.

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Morigami eliminated in 2nd round of Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Morigami returns to third-seeded Samantha Stosur of Australia during their second round match in the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 15, 2009. Morigami, who will retire at the end of the season, lost to Stosur 6-1, 6-2.

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Japan beat Scotland in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (R) scores in the 89th minute of a friendly against Scotland at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Oct. 10, 2009, as Scotland defender Stephen McManus (4) looks on. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan beat Scotland in friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda celebrates after scoring in the 89th minute of a friendly against Scotland at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Oct. 10, 2009. Japan won 2-0.