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(231012) -- BEIJING, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 3, 2023 shows a commercial street in the T3A terminal of the Jiangbei Airport in southwest China's Chongqing. The China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity was launched in 2015. It is the third such cooperation initiative between China and Singapore. Through the cooperation project, exchanges between Chongqing and Singapore in the business, leisure tourism and culture sectors have been deepened in recent years. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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Border ports in China's Tibet see increasing traffic after operation resumed

STORY: Border ports in China's Tibet see increasing traffic after operation resumed DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general view of ports 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Nepali): TARDEL, Nepalese citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUASTAMA, Nepalese citizen 4. various of general view of ports 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RAMESH MAGAR, Nepalese tour guide 6. various of general view of ports 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Tibetan): SONAM YANGKI, Nepalese shop owner STORYLINE: Three Chinese land ports connecting China and Nepal have witnessed steady growth in traffic since they fully resumed operations earlier this year. Zham port Tibet, China The Zham port resumed two-way passenger traffic on Sept. 1 after being closed for eight years. It was a major gateway between China and Nepal before 2015, when a mega-earthquake hit Nepal, forcing it to stop service. After the resumption, Nepalese people with border resident certificates are able to purchase daily nece

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Türkiye detains 17 in operation against IS financing network

STORY: Türkiye detains 17 in operation against IS financing network DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of special operations police raiding the house in Türkiye (file) 2. various of Tekirdag Palace of Justice in Türkiye 3. various of suspects arrested in the operations STORYLINE: Turkish police have detained at least 17 people for their suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) in a massive operation against the terrorist group's financing network launched on Friday, local media reported. The operation centers in the northwestern province of Tekirdag and covers nine provinces, the state-run TRT broadcaster said. According to TRT, one of the suspects was believed to be the "treasurer" of the IS. The IS has carried out a series of deadly attacks in Türkiye since 2015, while the country's counter-terrorism forces have been carrying out operations against members of the group in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

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A visit to Zham port in China's Tibet

STORY: A visit to Zham port in China's Tibet DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: XIGAZE, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zham port 2. STANDUP 1 (English): PHURBU TSERING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Zham port 4. SOUNDBITE (Nepali): KARKI RAM, Nepali citizen STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): PHURBU TSERING, Xinhua correspondent "I am Phurbu Tsering from Xinhua News Agency. Right behind me is the Zham port in southwest China's Tibet." The Zham port in the city of Xigaze was a major gateway between China and Nepal for political, economic and cultural exchanges before 2015, when a mega-earthquake hit Nepal, forcing the port to stop service. In 2019, the Zham port partially reopened to allow exports to Nepal, and two-way cargo trade was resumed on May 1 this year. On Sept. 1, two-way passenger traffic was also resumed at the port. An increasing number of passengers are traveling through the border point. SOUNDBITE (Nepali): KARKI RAM, Nepali citizen "I opened a commiss

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Chinese doctor brings cure, hope to Botswanan patients

STORY: Chinese doctor brings cure, hope to Botswanan patients DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the clinic and the doctor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAYLOR ZHANG, Chinese doctor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TUMI ONTUMETSE, Patient 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAONE MOREMI, Patient STORYLINE: Doctor Taylor Zhang, also known as Zhang Tao in Chinese, is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist from east China's Fujian Province. Zhang was a member of the 13th Chinese medical team dispatched to Botswana's capital Gaborone in 2012. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAYLOR ZHANG, Chinese doctor "During the three years of working in the Chinese medical team, I've done dozens of surgeries which were breakthroughs in Botswana, hoping to bring something new (to local people)." After finishing his three-year tenure in 2015, he chose to stay in Botswana with his family as he wanted to bring more Chinese expertise and experience to local people. SOUNDBI

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Finnish logistics company thrives on BRI

STORY: Finnish logistics company thrives on BRI DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:15 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the logistics company 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OLLI POHJANVIRTA, CEO of Nurminen Logistics 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLLI POHJANVIRTA, CEO of Nurminen Logistics 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OLLI POHJANVIRTA, CEO of Nurminen Logistics 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): OLLI POHJANVIRTA, CEO of Nurminen Logistics STORYLINE: The Finnish enterprise Nurminen Logistics had already recognized Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a significant opportunity for collaboration back in 2015 when it decided to participate in the initiative. That's according to Olli Pohjanvirta, the company's chief executive officer. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OLLI POHJANVIRTA, CEO of Nurminen Logistics "In 2014, we started the preparation work to start as a railway operator on this route. In 2015, we made an agreement with the Kazakhstan National Railways KTZ, to cooperate with them on this route. And as

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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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Cross-border passenger traffic resumed at major China-Nepal land port

STORY: Cross-border passenger traffic resumed at major China-Nepal land port DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of inauguration ceremony 2. various of passengers of both sides 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KUMAR SHRESTHA, Nepali official STORYLINE: The Zham port in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, a major land port between China and Nepal, resumed two-way passenger traffic on Friday after being closed for eight years. According to local authorities, 752 people passed through the border during the first day of the resumption. The Zham port in the city of Xigaze was a major gateway between China and Nepal for political, economic and cultural exchanges before 2015. However, a mega-earthquake hit Nepal in May, 2015, destroying roads, bridges and facilities at the port, and forcing it to stop service. SOUNDBITE (English): KUMAR SHRESTHA, Nepali official "This border is open, that (brings) so many benefits to our Nepali side people. They

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Japan make 5 changes to face Samoa in Rugby World Cup

GLOUCESTER, England, Oct. 2 Kyodo - Japan's Ryu Koliniasi Holani is pictured in Gloucester, England on Sept. 22, 2015. Holani was named as one of the squad's starting lineup to face Samoa in a Rugby World Cup Pool B match on Oct. 3, substituting for Amanaki Lelei Mafi, who was injured in the game against Scotland on Sept. 23.

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Apple's new iPhones go on sale in China

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25 Kyodo - More than a hundred people line up in Shanghai on Sept. 25, 2015, as Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones went on sale there. The new models feature 3-D Touch technology that recognizes how hard users touch screens, enhanced cameras, and 4K video recording.

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Muguruza reaches Toray Pan Pacific Open q'finals

TOKYO, Sept. 23 Kyodo - Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic during a second-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2015. Muguruza won 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Figure skater Asada in good condition for Japan Open

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 11 Kyodo - Three-time women's world champion Mao Asada poses in a commercial film-making event in Yokohama southwest of Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2015. She said she is in good condition for the Oct. 3 Japan Open at Saitama Super Arena, north of Tokyo. It will be her first competition since sitting out the 2014-2015 season.

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Japan's Nishioka beaten in U.S. Open 2nd round

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 Kyodo - Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka returns a shot during a U.S. Open second round match against Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil on Sept. 3, 2015, in New York. Bellucci beat Nishioka 6-0, 6-3, 6-4.

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Armenian expat visits pear king competition in China's Tianjin

STORY: Armenian expat visits pear king competition in China's Tianjin DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pear king competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANUSH MINASYAN, Armenian expat 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YANZHONG, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU YIHONG, Local farmer STORYLINE: To select the "king of pears," local farmers in Luozhuangzi Town, north China's Tianjin, brought their proudest pears to participate in a competition. Anush Minasyan, an Armenian student from Nankai University, visited the fun event. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANUSH MINASYAN, Armenian expat "This is the winner of today's competition, which is big and beautiful. How was the 'king of pears' selected? SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YANZHONG, Local expert "The competing pears were reviewed on weight, sweetness and appearance." Luozhuangzi Town is located in a mountainous area in Tianjin. Since 2015, the local government has invested in the de

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China-aided solar-powered traffic lights help manage traffic in Nigeria's capital

STORY: China-aided solar-powered traffic lights help manage traffic in Nigeria's capital DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADESOLA OLUSADE, Permanent secretary of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration 3. various of police officers directing traffic on a busy road 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMED MUSA BELLO, Minister of the FCT STORYLINE: A China-aided project started its second phase Tuesday to install solar-powered traffic light control signals at 98 intersections in the Nigerian capital Abuja. To better manage traffic in Abuja, traffic lights were installed at 74 intersections in the first phase of the project in 2015. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADESOLA OLUSADE, Permanent secretary of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration "The era of energy supply through solar is fast overtaking the age-long energy supply through the national grid, which is mostly unrelia

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Australia's cash rate hits 2.35 pct after 5 consecutive hikes

STORY: Australia's cash rate hits 2.35 pct after 5 consecutive hikes DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Reserve Bank of Australia and street view in Australia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SARAH HUNTER, Partner, senior economist from KPMG 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SARAH HUNTER, Partner, senior economist from KPMG 4. various of street view in Australia STORYLINE: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday announced a rate hike for the 5th consecutive month, lifting its cash rate target by 50 basis points to a record high of 2.35 percent since 2015. "The Board is committed to returning inflation to the 2-3 percent range over time. It is seeking to do this while keeping the economy on an even keel," Governor Philip Lowe said in a statement on the monetary policy decision. Noting that inflation in Australia is at its highest level since the early 1990s and expected to increase further, the governor said more rate increases a

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Warning level of Sakurajima falls to 2

Photo taken Nov. 25, 2015, shows the Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency lowered its warning level to 2 from 3 on a 5-point scale on the day, as volcanic activities have remained weak. After raising the alert level to 4, the highest ever, in August, the agency lowered it to 3 on Sept. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Warning level of Sakurajima falls to 2

Photo taken Nov. 25, 2015, shows the Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency lowered its warning level to 2 from 3 on a 5-point scale on the day, as volcanic activities have remained weak. After raising the alert level to 4, the highest ever, in August, the agency lowered it to 3 on Sept. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Custom-made hand puppet shop popular in Tokyo's Yanaka area

Puppeteer Mitsuaki Tsuyuki shows off a collection of hand puppets he created at his studio in Tokyo's Yanaka area on Sept. 3, 2015. Tsuyuki also takes orders for custom-made puppets and said he hopes to perform overseas in the future. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms in Rugby World Cup

Members of Japan's national rugby team visit Warwick Castle in Warwick, England, on Sept. 25, 2015. The Brave Blossoms attended a welcome reception that day at the medieval castle in the central England town where they are having a training camp ahead of their next Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Oct. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms welcomed in Warwick

A banner welcoming Japan's national rugby team is displayed in central Warwick on Sept. 28, 2015. The Brave Blossoms are holding a training camp in the central England town ahead of their next Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Oct. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kakuryu ousts Terunofuji in playoff to win autumn basho

Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu, surrounded by his supporters, poses with the Emperor's Cup after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 27, 2015. Kakuryu defeated ozeki Terunofuji in a championship playoff to capture his second title with a 12-3 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kakuryu ousts Terunofuji in playoff to win autumn basho

Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Hakkaku, director of the Japan Sumo Association, after winning the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 27, 2015. Kakuryu defeated ozeki Terunofuji in a championship playoff to capture his second title with a 12-3 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kakuryu ousts Terunofuji in playoff to win autumn sumo

Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu brings down compatriot ozeki Terunofuji in a championship playoff on the last day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Rogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 27, 2015. Kakuryu captured his second title with a 12-3 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms welcomed in Warwick

Members of Japan's national rugby team pose for a photo in front of Warwick Castle in Warwick, England, on Sept. 25, 2015. The Brave Blossoms attended a welcome reception at the medieval castle in the central England town where they will have a training camp ahead of their next Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Oct. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms welcomed in Warwick

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru kicks a ball in front of Warwick Castle in Warwick, England, on Sept. 25, 2015. The Brave Blossoms attended a welcome reception at the medieval castle in the central England town where they will have a training camp ahead of their next Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Oct. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Apple's new iPhones go on sale in Japan

People smile in Tokyo as they hold Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones, which went on sale in Japan on Sept. 25, 2015. The new models feature 3-D Touch technology that recognizes how hard users touch screens, enhanced cameras, and 4K video recording. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hawks capture 2nd straight PL title

Players of the SoftBank Hawks celebrate after the team's 5-3 win over the Seibu Lions to capture their second straight Pacific League title at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 17, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Apple's new iPhones go on sale in China

More than a hundred people line up in Shanghai on Sept. 25, 2015, as Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones went on sale there. The new models feature 3-D Touch technology that recognizes how hard users touch screens, enhanced cameras, and 4K video recording. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Apple's new iPhones go on sale in Australia

People line up in Sydney on Sept. 25, 2015, when Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones went on sale in Australia. The new models feature 3-D Touch technology that recognizes how hard users touch screens, enhanced cameras, and 4K video recording. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jones meets with reporters

Japan's Ayumu Goromaru meets with reporters near Warwick, England, on Sept. 24, 2015, a day after his team's 45-10 loss to Scotland in a Rugby World Cup game. Japan will face off against Samoa on Oct. 3 in their third world cup game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Apple's new iPhones go on sale in Japan

Staff at a Tokyo Apple store welcome customers on Sept. 25, 2015, as Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones went on sale in Japan. The new models feature 3-D Touch technology that recognizes how hard users touch screens, enhanced cameras, and 4K video recording. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Apple's new iPhones go on sale in Japan

Staff at a Tokyo Apple store welcome customers on Sept. 25, 2015, as Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones went on sale in Japan. The new models feature 3-D Touch technology that recognizes how hard users touch screens, enhanced cameras, and 4K video recording. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jones meets with reporters

Japan's head coach Eddie Jones meets with reporters near Warwick, England, on Sept. 24, 2015, a day after his team's 45-10 loss to Scotland in a Rugby World Cup game. Prior to the game against Samoa on Oct. 3, Jones is still hopeful his side can reach the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro singles against Phillies

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single in front of the right fielder in the extended 10th inning in a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Miami, Florida, on Sept. 23, 2015. Ichiro appeared in the eighth inning and went 1 for 2 in the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Muguruza reaches Toray Pan Pacific Open q'finals

Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic during a second-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2015. Muguruza won 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese 105-year-old Miyazaki sets world record in 100 meters

Hidekichi Miyazaki poses for photos at an athletic field in Kyoto on Sept. 23, 2015, after becoming the first person over 105 years old to set a record for the 100 meters, following his birthday the previous day. He ran the 100 meters in 42.22 seconds, which was recognized by Guinness World Records. Miyazaki also set a world record for a person over 105 for the 3-kilogram shot put of 3.25 meters. (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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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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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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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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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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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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Hawks rock to 2nd straight Pacific League title

Kimiyasu Kudo, manager of Japan's Pacific League baseball club Softbank Hawks, is tossed into the air by his players at Yafuoku Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 17, 2015, after the team captured its second straight league pennant and the 19th in franchise history following a 5-3 victory over the Seibu Lions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro singles against Mets

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center field in the ninth inning in a 9-3 win over the New York Mets at the Citi Field in New York on Sept. 15, 2015. Being left out of the starting lineup, Ichiro appeared in the eighth inning and went 1 for 1 in the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ichiro singles against Mets

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center field in the ninth inning in a 9-3 win over the New York Mets at the Citi Field in New York on Sept. 15, 2015. Being left out of the starting lineup, Ichiro appeared in the eighth inning and went 1 for 1 in the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda signs autographs for fans after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda smiles with his trophy after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda returns a shot against France's Stephane Houdet during the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda won 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo