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(230913) -- TAXKORGAN, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 6, 2009 shows Laqini Bayika patrolling with his yak at snow-covered border areas in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, located in China's far west Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, usually sees a surge in tourism in September. For many tourists from across the country, the house where the "role model of the times" Laqini Bayika lived is a place they must pay a visit. Bayika Kalidibek, Laqini's 71-year-old father, always tell them about the life of his son. Born in a small village in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Laqini grew up tough on the Pamir Plateau in a harsh environment. With an average elevation of over 4,000 meters, his hometown borders Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Patrolling the border has been a tradition for many locals. Laqini's father and grandfather were both border patrolmen, and he started to carry on the mission in

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Nikkei ends at lowest level since April 2009

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic signboard in Tokyo's Chuo Ward shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing down 193.89 points, or 2.21 percent, at 8,590.57 on Sept. 6, 2011. The key Japanese stock index is currently at its lowest level since April 2009.

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Fujii resigns as Japan finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - This Sept. 17, 2009, file photo shows Hirohisa Fujii speaking at a press conference at the prime minister's office after being appointed as finance minister by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. Fujii was replaced with Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Jan. 6, 2010, after tendering his resignation.

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Fujii resigns as Japan finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - This Sept. 25, 2009, file photo shows then Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii (L) and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) attending a financial summit in Pittsburg. Fujii was replaced with Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Jan. 6, 2010, after tendering his resignation.

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Fujii resigns as Japan finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - This Sept. 17, 2009, file photo shows then Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii (L) and his predecessor Kaoru Yosano chatting during a handover ceremony at the Finance Ministry the day after Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama launched his new Cabinet. Fujii was replaced with Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Jan. 6, 2010, after tendering his resignation.

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Fujii resigns as Japan finance minister

TOKYO, Japan - This Sept. 16, 2009, file photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L, front) and then Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii (R, middle) being photographed on the launch of Hatoyama's Cabinet at the prime minister's office. Fujii was replaced with Deputy Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Jan. 6, 2010, after tendering his resignation.

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Sharapova advances to quarterfinals at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after beating compatriot Alisa Kleybanova in their third-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Sept. 30, 2009. Sharapova won the match 2-6, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Sharapova advances to quarterfinals at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Maria Sharapova of Russia returns the ball to compatriot Alisa Kleybanova during their third-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Sept. 30, 2009. Sharapova won the match 2-6, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Jankovic moves into quarterfinals at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns the ball to Elena Vesnina of Russia in their third-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Tokyo's Ariake Tennis Forest Park on Sept. 30, 2009. Jankovic reached the quarterfinals after Vesnina retired with a left thigh strain while trailing 6-1, 3-0.

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Sharapova beats Stosur at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Unseeded Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over 12th-seeded Samantha Stosur of Australia in the second round of the women's singles at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2009.

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Venus Williams crashes at Toray Pan Pacific tennis

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 3 Venus Williams returns the ball to Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during their second round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Williams went down 7-6, 7-5 to Pavlyuchenkova.

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Date Krumm makes 1st-round exit at Toray Pan Pacific tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak (R) shakes hands with Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm after Wozniak's 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 victory over Date in their first round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009.

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Chang defeats World No. 1 Safina at Toray Pan Pacs

TOKYO, Japan - Taiwanese qualifier Kai-chen Chang hits the ball to World No. 1 and defending champion Dinara Safina during the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Chang, ranked 132nd in the world, stunned the Russian 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 7-5 to advance to the third round.

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Sugiyama forced to retire in singles swansong

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Ai Sugiyama returns the ball to Russian Nadia Petrova in their first round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis championship at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2009. Sugiyama pulled out in the second set trailing 6-0, 2-1 to Petrova, saying the aftereffects of a high temperature and stomach problems made impossible to continue playing.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm battles against Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in the Korea Open final on Sept. 27, 2009. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, claimed a WTA title in the tourney, completing her remarkable comeback by beating second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm reacts after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets at the Korea Open. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm holds the trophy at an award ceremony for the Korea Open after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm responds to cheering spectators after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets at the Korea Open. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm reaches Korea Open final

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm smiles after defeating Maria Kirilenko of Russia at the Korea Open in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2009. Date Krumm reached her first WTA final in 13 years by upsetting the defending Russian champion 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Date Krumm reaches Korea Open final

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm battles against defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia at the Korea Open in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2009. Date Krumm reached her first WTA final in 13 years by upsetting the Russian champion 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui follows through after hitting a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) is congratulated by manager Joe Girardi (L), star teammates Alex Rodriguez (2nd from L) and Derek Jeter (R) on hitting a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui and his teammates celebrate after beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. Matsui, who went 1-for-3, hit a homer.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui circles the bases after hitting a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Yankees Matsui hits homer vs Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a homer in the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Sept. 22, 2009. The Yankees won 6-5.

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Daiki Kameda confident ahead of WBA flyweight title fight

OSAKA, Japan - Daiki Kameda poses for photos after a press conference in Osaka on Sept. 19, 2009. Kameda said he is confident that he can outlast Thai champion Denkaosen Kaowichit in the WBA flyweight title match at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Oct. 6.

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Asashoryu still on top at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu quickly pulls down Aminishiki, taking his record to a spotless 6-0 on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2009. Asashoryu, who is seeking his 24th career title and first in three meets, shares the lead with two others at the 15-day meet.

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Hakuho falls to 1st defeat at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) is slapped down onto the ring by rank-and-filer Shotenro, who handed a shock first defeat to the Mongolian yokozuna, on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 18, 2009. The defeat dented Hakuho's hopes of a second consecutive title as there are currently three wrestlers with spotless 6-0 records.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-4 against Chicago White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 15, 2009. Ichiro went 2-for-4, raising his batting average .354, but the Mariners lost 3-6.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka speaks at a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009, after pitching against the Los Angeles Angels. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tips his cap to the fans as he is relieved in the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka pitches six shutout innings against Angels

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in a game at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 15, 2009. Matsuzaka, who returned from a three-month stint on the disabled list, gave up three hits and three walks in 6-0/3 innings for his first win since June 2 as the Red Sox won 4-1.

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Del Potro dethrones Federer at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina (R) and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose after their men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 14, 2009. Del Potro defeated Federer 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.

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Del Potro dethrones Federer at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina holds the champions trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 14, 2009. Del Potro won 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates after beating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins 2009 U.S. Open women's singles title

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium (R), her husband Brian Lynch and their daughter Jada pose with the winner's trophy after Clijsters' victory over Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium shows off the trophy she won in the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters beat Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Wozniacki misses U.S. Open tennis title

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Wozniacki was beaten 5-7, 3-6.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Clijsters wins U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during the final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Clijsters won the women's singles, beating Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.

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Nadal advances to semifinals in U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball from Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in the quarterfinals in the men's singles at the U.S. Open in New York on Sept. 12, 2009. Nadal beat Gonzalez 7-6, 7-6, 6-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Seattle Mariners' Jojima homers against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima homers to left-center off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver in the third inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 9, 2009. Jojima went 2-for-4 but the Mariners lost 3-6.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-5 against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 9, 2009. Ichiro went 1-for-5, moving within four hits of his ninth consecutive 200-hit season. The Angels won 6-3.

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Federer advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns to Robin Soderling of Sweden in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Federer won 6-0, 6-3, 6-8, 8-6 to reach the semifinals.

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Wozniacki reaches semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts after defeating Melanie Oudin of the United States in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Wozniacki won 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic won 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball to Fernando Verdasco of Spain during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic beat Verdasco 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

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Djokovic advances to semifinals at U.S. Open tennis

NEW YORK, United States - Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after beating Fernando Verdasco of Spain in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 9, 2009. Djokovic won 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.