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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - View of sunset in Ngari, Tibet, China, Sept 20, 2015.

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - View of sunset in Ngari, Tibet, China, Sept 20, 2015.

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Italy pays tribute to former President Napolitano

STORY: Italy pays tribute to former President Napolitano DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the state funeral 2. various of President Mattarella at the state funeral of Giorgio Napolitano STORYLINE: The state funeral of Italy's longest-serving President Giorgio Napolitano, held on Tuesday in the country's Parliament, was attended by dignitaries from around the world. Napolitano, who was in office between May 2006 and January 2015, died on Friday at the age of 98. Flags on government buildings and Italian embassies abroad flew at half-mast on Tuesday, which was declared a national day of mourning. Parliament was closed for the day, and non-essential state business was halted. Those present at the funeral included French President Emmanuel Macron, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Sergio Mattarella, who succeeded Napolitano as Italy's head of state. All extended their condolences to Napolitano's widow, Clio Maria Bittoni, who was

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Tunisia's national museum reopens after over 2-year closure

STORY: Tunisia's national museum reopens after over 2-year closure DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisia's Bardo National Museum STORYLINE: Tunisia's Bardo National Museum reopened on Thursday after more than two years of closure. The museum was closed on July 25, 2021, when Tunisian President Kais Saied shuttered the parliament and its adjacent building of the museum. However, Tunisian Culture Minister Hayat Guermazi confirmed Wednesday night during a ceremony that "the closure was due to the ministry's ongoing maintenance and restoration work on the historic building." The museum was hit by a terrorist attack in 2015, which killed more than 20 people in the building and its environs. Located in the capital Tunis, the national museum, founded in 1888, is the flagship of Tunisian heritage and hosts the second-largest collection of mosaics in the world. It used to receive 50,000 visitors worldwide every year before its closure. Xinhu

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U.S. Texas starts impeachment trial of attorney general over corruption

STORY: U.S. Texas starts impeachment trial of attorney general over corruption DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Texas State Capitol 2. various of security guards at the gate of the Texas State Capitol 3. various of people lining up to wait to watch the impeachment trial STORYLINE: The Senate of the south-central U.S. state of Texas on Tuesday began an impeachment trial of suspended state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, over yearslong charges including corruption, lawbreaking and power abusing. Lawyers representing the state House impeachment team have released 4,000 pages of evidence that they plan to present at the trial. The Senate has agreed to consider 16 of the original 20 articles of impeachment. Paxton, 60, who has served as Texas attorney general since 2015, pleaded not guilty to all the articles on Tuesday morning. His attorneys filed about a dozen of motions aimed to dismiss the articles or exclude evidenc

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S. Korea's Kim wins Tokai Classic

MIHAMA, Japan, Sept. 20 Kyodo - South Korea's Kim Ha Neul holds the trophy after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic in the central Japan town of Mihama on Sept. 20, 2015.

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Princess Kako makes speech using sign language

YONAGO, Japan, Sept. 22 Kyodo - Princess Kako, the 20-year-old second daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, uses a sign as she makes a speech at a national sign language performance event for high school students in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, in western Japan on Sept. 22, 2015.

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Rugby: Samoa down U.S. in physical encounter to head Pool B

BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 21 Kyodo - Takudzwa Ngwenya (R) of the United States forces his way through Samoa's defense during the second half of a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 20, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Samoa beat the United States 25-16 to top the group.

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Toray unveils device shortening time for diagnosis

TOKYO, Japan - Toray Industries Inc. announces in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2014, the development of a prototype medical device designed to diagnose a gravely ill patient's condition in approximately 20 minutes by measuring the amount of specific protein content. The date for the release of the device is scheduled after October 2015.

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Nissan vehicles to be assembled in Myanmar from 2015

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - Carlos Ghosn, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., attends a press conference in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on Sept. 20, 2013. The Japanese automaker said the same day it will begin assembling the Nissan Sunny in Myanmar in 2015.

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Iran says talks on nuclear issue possible on UNGA session's sidelines

STORY: Iran says talks on nuclear issue possible on UNGA session's sidelines DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference of the Iranian foreign ministry 2. various of Raisi's departure for New York STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that the possibility exists that Tehran would hold talks with the other parties on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Iran would naturally use any opportunity to voice its views on bilateral and international issues, Nasser Kanaani was quoted as saying by Iran's official news agency IRNA. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who will attend the UNGA in New York, is accompanied by Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani, Kanaani told a weekly press conference. Raisi will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from different countries on the sidelines of the

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi poses for a photo as she attends a meeting commending role models in the country's fight against the COVID-19 epidemic at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2020. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospit.....

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S. Korean FM speaks at annual Japan-S. Korea festival held in Seoul

South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung Se delivers a congratulatory speech at the annual Japan-South Korea festival held in Seoul on Sept. 20, 2015. He stressed the need to strive to open a new future this year, the 50th anniversary of the normalization of relations between his country and Japan, on the basis of what he calls a correct perception of history. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Para-athletics competition in Japan

Athletes are pictured during the wheelchair men's 1,500 meters race at a track and field competition of athletes with physical disabilities in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 20, 2015. The competition drew many athletes looking to be selected to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics and the 2020 Tokyo games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Para-athletics competition in Japan

A visually impaired athlete (L) works with his guide to determine the correct running direction during the men's high jump event at a track and field competition of athletes with physical disabilities in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 20, 2015. The competition drew many athletes looking to be selected to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics and the 2020 Tokyo games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Para-athletics competition in Japan

Athletes' colorful prosthetic legs are pictured at the start line of the women's 100 meters event at a track and field competition of athletes with physical disabilities in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 20, 2015. The competition drew many athletes looking to be selected to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics and the 2020 Tokyo games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Para-athletics competition in Japan

A visually impaired athlete takes a jump while listening to his guide's voice and claps during the men's high jump event at a track and field competition of athletes with physical disabilities in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 20, 2015. The competition drew many athletes looking to be selected to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics and the 2020 Tokyo games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar opens Thilawa Special Economic Zone

Japanese Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso (C in front) attends the opening ceremony for the Thilawa Special Economic Zone located 20 kilometers southeast of Yangon, Myanmar, on Sept. 23, 2015. Aso reiterated that the Japan-backed industrial zone is an important project that would lead to economic development and spur employment in Myanmar. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kagawa sparkles as Dortmund make it 11 wins in a row

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa (R) fights for the ball in the first half of a match against Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, on Sept. 20, 2015. Kagawa scored one goal and set up another as Dortmund extended their winning start to the season to 11 matches in all competitions with a 3-0 win over Leverkusen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Japan hits back to beat Colombia in Davis Cup playoffs

World No. 6 Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball to Santiago Giraldo of Colombia during the Davis Cup World Group playoffs at Club Campestre in Pereira, Colombia, on Sept. 20, 2015. Nishikori defeated the hometown hero 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(3) as Japan beat Colombia 3-2 to remain in the Davis Cup World Group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Syria to not hesitate in requesting Russian deployment in civil war

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad is interviewed by Kyodo News at the ministry in Damascus on Sept. 20, 2015. Mekdad said Syria is using new weapons provided by Russia in the country's civil war and would not hesitate to request the deployment of Russian troops depending on future developments in the conflict. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kagawa sparkles as Dortmund make it 11 wins in a row

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa (R) celebrates with teammate Henrikh Mkhitaryan after scoring against Bayer Leverkusen in the second half of a match in Dortmund, Germany, on Sept. 20, 2015. Kagawa set up another as Dortmund extended their winning start to the season to 11 matches in all competitions with a 3-0 win over Leverkusen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan rugby team practices day after historic win

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru (R) and lock Hitoshi Ono smile during a practice session in Brighton, England, on Sept. 20, 2015, the day after the team's historic victory over South Africa in the World Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kagawa sparkles as Dortmund make it 11 wins in a row

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa (C) tussles with Bayer Leverkusen defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos in the second half of a match in Dortmund, Germany, on Sept. 20, 2015. Kagawa scored one goal and set up another as Dortmund extended their winning start to the season to 11 matches in all competitions with a 3-0 win over Leverkusen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People still gather in front of Diet to protest security laws

People continue to rally against the just enacted security laws in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2015, arguing that enactment does not mean the end of their struggle. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Japan hits back to beat Colombia in Davis Cup playoff

Japan's Taro Daniel pumps his fist after winning a point against Alejandro Falla of Colombia during the Davis Cup World Group playoffs at Club Campestre in Pereira, Colombia, on Sept. 20, 2015. Daniel won 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-2 as Japan beat Colombia 3-2 to remain in the Davis Cup World Group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Samoa down U.S. in physical encounter to head Pool B

Tim Nanai-Williams (C) of Samoa celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opening try in the first half of a Pool B game against the United States at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 20, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Samoa won 24-16 to top the group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Samoa down U.S. in physical encounter to head Pool B

Zach Fenoglio (L) of the United States and Tim Nanai-Williams (top) of Samoa fight for the ball during the first half of a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 20, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Samoa beat the United States 25-16 to top the group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stun South Africa to record biggest upset in rugby history

Photo shows British newspapers reporting on Sept. 20, 2015, Japan's 34-32 win against South Africa in the opening game of Pool B at the Rugby World Cup the previous day in Brighton, England. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Samoa down U.S. in physical encounter to head Pool B

Samoa's Alesana Tuilagi (R) tackles Takudzwa Ngwenya of the United States in the first half of a Pool B game at the Rugby World Cup on Sept. 20, 2015 at Brighton Community Stadium in Brighton, England. Samoa beat the United States 25-16 to top the group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tsipras returns to power as left-wing Syriza wins Greek election

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who leads the ruling Syriza party, makes a stump speech in Athens on Sept. 18, 2015, ahead of the country's general election on Sept. 20. The left-wing party won the largest number of seats in parliament in the election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wickmayer wins Japan Women's Open Tennis

Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium expresses joy as she wins the Japan Women's Open Tennis tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2015. She beat Magda Linette of Poland 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Heaviest pumpkin in Japan

Koji Ueno, a 54-year-old office worker, celebrates as his 561.6 kilogram pumpkin was recognized as Japan's heaviest in a competition on the western Japan island of Shodoshima on Sept. 20, 2015. He will take part in a world competition in California in October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tsipras returns to power as left-wing Syriza wins Greek election

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who leads the ruling Syriza party, smiles during the party's election campaign rally in Athens on Sept. 13, 2015, ahead of the country's general election on Sept. 20. The left-wing party won the largest number of seats in parliament in the election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan Rugby team merchandise flying off racks in London

The last remaining Brave Blossoms jersey (L) at a store selling Rugby World Cup official merchandise in London is displayed on Sept. 20, 2015, as uniforms, pins and other items bearing the Japan national rugby team logo are flying off the racks the day after the team's historic victory over South Africa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soup cooked in 6-meter-diameter pot

People cook a soup of vegetables and beef in a six-meter-diameter pot in the northeastern Japan city of Yamagata on Sept. 20, 2015. Three tons of colocasia and 1.2 tons of beef were put into six tons of water and boiled thoroughly for four hours to be served to tourists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Japan hits back to beat Colombia in Davis Cup playoffs

The Japan Davis Cup team huddle in celebration after defeating Colombia 3-2 in the Davis Cup playoffs to remain in the World Group at Club Campestre in Pereira, Colombia, on Sept. 20, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan rugby team practices day after historic win

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru attends a practice session in Brighton, England, on Sept. 20, 2015, the day after the team's historic victory over South Africa in the World Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Vietnam Airlines flies new A350 aircraft to Japan

Photo shows Vietnam Airlines Co.'s new A350 aircraft taking off from Narita airport near Tokyo bound for Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 20, 2015. The airline became the first carrier to operate the new Airbus on a commercial service to or from Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa wins ANA Open

Ryo Ishikawa responds to the gallery after winning the 2015 ANA Open Golf Tournament at the Sapporo Golf Club in Kitahiroshima in Japan's northernmost island prefecture of Hokkaido on Sept. 20, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Heaviest pumpkin in Japan

Koji Ueno, a 54-year-old office worker, celebrates as his 561.6 kilogram pumpkin was recognized as Japan's heaviest in a competition on the western Japan island of Shodoshima on Sept. 20, 2015. He will take part in a world competition in California in October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa wins ANA Open

Ryo Ishikawa responds to the gallery after winning the 2015 ANA Open Golf Tournament at the Sapporo Golf Club in Kitahiroshima in Japan's northernmost island prefecture of Hokkaido on Sept. 20, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soup cooked in 6-meter-diameter pot

People cook a soup of vegetables and beef in a six-meter-diameter pot in the northeastern Japan city of Yamagata on Sept. 20, 2015. Three tons of colocasia and 1.2 tons of beef were put into six tons of water and boiled thoroughly for four hours to be served to tourists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Beijing marathon held amid air pollution

Runners take part in the Beijing marathon on Sept. 20, 2015, in the Chinese capital, with some participants wearing masks because of air pollution. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Beijing marathon held amid air pollution

Runners take part in the Beijing marathon on Sept. 20, 2015, in the Chinese capital, with some participants wearing masks because of air pollution. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sand clock recognized by Guinness as world's largest

Photo taken Sept. 20, 2015, in the western Japan city of Oda shows a sand clock, which was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest. It takes a year for the sand to fall in the 5.2-meter high, 1-meter diameter, 1-ton clock at Nima Sand Museum. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe plays golf for 1st time in month

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far L) plays golf in the central Japan village of Yamanakako on Sept. 20, 2015, for the first time in one month, after seeing his controversial security bills enacted the previous day amid strong public opposition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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100 people involved in transferring castle tower

Around 100 people pull on ropes to tow the 400-ton Hirosaki Castle tower on Sept. 20, 2015, in the northeastern Japan city of Hirosaki. The municipal government is transferring the tower for renovation of its stonewall foundations, and the participants moved it by about 15 centimeters in five minutes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Greek election campaign

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who leads the ruling Syriza party, makes a stump speech in Athens on the night of Sept. 18, 2015, ahead of the country's general election on Sept. 20. The leftist party and the major opposition New Democracy party remain neck-and-neck in public opinion polls. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Polls project close contest in Greek election

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (C), who leads the ruling Syriza party, smiles alongside supporters at a party campaign rally in Athens on Sept. 13, 2015, ahead of the country's general election on Sept. 20. The leftist party and the major opposition New Democracy party remain neck-and-neck in public opinion polls. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo