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Shrine dedicated to people who helped develop Hokkaido

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2016, shows a religious facility on the premises of Hokkaido Jingu shrine in Sapporo on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido. The facility, called "Kaitaku Shrine," was built in 1938 to honor 37 people for their outstanding role in developing Hokkaido in the 19th century.

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Baseball: Rangers' Barnette

TOKYO, Japan, April 30 Kyodo - Tony Barnette of the Texas Rangers celebrates with a champagne shower after the team won the American League West in Oakland, California, on Sept. 23, 2016. (Kyodo)

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Rio de Janeiro mayor optimistic on Olympic bid

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes speaks to reporters in the Brazilian city on Sept. 23, 2009. The mayor was optimistic that his city will win the race against Tokyo, Madrid and Chicago to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.