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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis celebrates marriage for 20 couples during a nuptial Mass in St. Peter's Basilica , Vatican on Sept. 14, 2014, including some who already have kids , a sin under Catholic Church teaching. The ages of the newlyweds range from 25 to 56, and among them there are those who are already living together, those who already have children, those who met in church. It is quite rare for a pope to celebrate public weddings. John Paul II did it twice, in 1994 and 2000, while Benedict XVI never officiated the sacrament during his papacy. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Zhang Baosheng (front) rides a speedboat on the Yellow River in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked on ferries. In 2000 he got a driving license of speedboats and started to drive tourists on the Yellow River for sightseeing amid slack season of agricultural production. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji is seen at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in a giant panda mask-making activity at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take part in a Chinese calligraphy writing activity at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Tian Tian is seen at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors pose for photos with a giant panda statue at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-GIANT PANDAS-FAREWELL

(231001) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fan of giant pandas visits the giant panda yards at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, Sept. 30, 2023. Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji, who are currently staying at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, will be returned home by the end of the year in accordance with a previous agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA). To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and say goodbye to them, the zoo held a "giant farewell" event during the week ending Saturday. Since arriving in Washington in 2000, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have had four cubs, three of which have already gone back to China. The fourth one, Xiao Qi Ji, has become the most loved inhabitant of the zoo since his birth on Aug. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Feeling glamour of music at House of Music in Vienna

STORY: Feeling glamour of music at House of Music in Vienna DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of House of Music 2. various of visitors participating in programs in House of Music STORYLINE: House of Music, located in Austrian capital city Vienna, is an interactive sound and music museum, providing visitors new approaches to music. Since its opening in 2000, it has welcomed over 3 million visitors. The museum offers a variety of interactive programs, for instance the Virtual Conductor which allows visitors experience the feelings of conducting the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic by determining the dynamics, rhythm and tempo of music themselves. It also provides children with various concerts and other educational programs to inspire them musically. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vienna. (XHTV)

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Monorail serving Tokyo's Haneda airport marks 50th anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Monorail cars introduced in 2000 run as part of a "parade" of six types of rail cars previously and currently in service on Sept. 17, 2014, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the monorail linking Tokyo's Haneda airport with the downtown area. Tokyo Monorail connecting the airport and Hamamatsucho Station launched its service on Sept. 17, 1964, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics later that year.

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Monorail serving Tokyo's Haneda airport marks 50th anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - The 2000-series Tokyo Monorail cars introduced in 1997 run as part of a "parade" of six types of rail cars previously and currently in service on Sept. 17, 2014, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the monorail linking Tokyo's Haneda airport with the downtown area. Tokyo Monorail connecting the airport and Hamamatsucho Station launched its service on Sept. 17, 1964, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics later that year.

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Writer Yamasaki

TOKYO, Japan - File photo from March 2000 shows Japanese prize-winning writer Toyoko Yamasaki, who died on Sept. 29, 2013, at the age of 88.

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Tokyo child facility to close

TOKYO, Japan - File photo in July 2000 shows the National Children's Castle, a large-scale children's facility in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The facility will close down at the end of March 2015 due partly to the aging of the building, where programs aimed at nurturing children have been offered for about 30 years, government officials said on Sept. 28, 2012.

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Top court rejects Asahara appeal, finalizing death sentence

TOKYO, Japan - Fumihiro Joyu, the leader of AUM Shinrikyo, or Aleph, speaks to reporters at a hotel in Tokyo on Sept. 15 after the Supreme Court rejected a special appeal filed by the defense counsel for AUM founder Shoko Asahara. AUM renamed itself Aleph in January 2000. (Pool photo)

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Top court rejects Asahara appeal, finalizing death sentence

TOKYO, Japan - Tomoyuki Yokota (R), deputy prosecutor general at the Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Sept. 15 after the Supreme Court rejected a special appeal filed by the defense counsel for AUM founder Shoko Asahara. AUM renamed itself Aleph in January 2000.

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Prominent Indonesian writer Pramoedya dies at 81

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prominent Indonesian writer Pramoedya Ananta Toer (file photo taken in Sept., 2000) died at his home April 30 aged 81, his daughter said. He had been suffering from diabetes and other health problems.

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Antique gold coins to be sold

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in May 2000 show a 20 yen gold coin issued in 1906. The Finance Ministry said Sept. 24 it will sell 32,683 old gold coins issued between 1871 and 1932 in a manner to be determined by a study panel so as to minimize the adverse effect on the market for antique coins. Proceeds from the sale will be brought into the ministry's general account.

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(1)Narita wins women's 100m freestyle in Athens Paralympics

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Mayumi Narita swims in the women's 100 meter freestyle category S4 final of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games on Sept. 19. Narita won the race to break her Sydney 2000 world record by 5 seconds in a time of 1:25.07.

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(1)World's 1st fully cultivated tuna to debut in market

WAKAYAMA, Japan - A researcher at Kinki University feeds bluefin tuna cultivated in the pool of the university's Research Laboratory in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, in a file photo taken in 2000. The Osaka-based university said on Sept. 3 that the world's first fully cultivated bluefin tuna raised from eggs will shortly be shipped to market. The laboratory began fish farming research in 1970 and succeeded in having tuna lay eggs in an artificial environment for the first time in the world in 1979.

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Dollar falls to low of 111 yen in Tokyo morning deals

TOKYO, Japan - An electric board at a money broker in Tokyo shows the dollar trading in the 112 yen level on the morning of Sept. 22. The dollar temporarily plunged to the lower 111 yen level for the first time since December 2000.

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Tokuyama to take on top-ranked Russian in WBC title defense

OSAKA, Japan - World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight champion Masamori Tokuyama (in file photo) will put his title on the line for the eighth time against top-ranked Russian Dimitri Kirilov early January in Osaka, his manager said Sept. 1. The 28-year-old (North) Korean resident of Japan, whose real name is Hong Chang Su, beat Katsushige Kawashima last June in Yokohama for his seventh defense of the title he wrested from South Korea's Cho In Ju in August 2000.

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De La Hoya eyes fight next Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Oscar De La Hoya, who added the World Boxing Association title to his World Boxing Council crown in September, speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 3. He said he will likely fight in September 2003 for his next match. The undisputed 154-pound champion did not say who his opponent would be but Shane Mosley, whom he lost to in a split decision in June 2000, is considered the favored candidate for a showdown.

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(1)Asian Games open in Pusan

PUSAN, South Korea - South Korean handball player Hwangbo Sung Il (L) and North Korean soccer goalkeeper Ri Chong Hui carry the Korean unification flag at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games at Pusan Asiad Stadium on Sept. 29. It was the first time for delegations from North and South Korea to march together in a sporting event since the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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Shofukutei Shohei

Shofukutei Shohei, comic storyteller (photo taken on Sept. 6, 2000)

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Japanese marathon trio run together early in race

SYDNEY, Australia - The Japanese women's marathon trio, billed as the strongest ever sent to the Olympics, run together early in the race at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney on Sept. 24. Left to right, eventual gold medalist Naoko Takahashi, Ari Ichihashi and Eri Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi finished the race in seventh place, Ichihashi 15th.

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Fukushima waves to supporters after taking 5th in pistol event

SYDNEY, Australia - Michiko Fukushima waves to supporters on Sept. 22 after finishing fifth in the women's sport pistol event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Fukushima, formerly known as Tomoko Hasegawa, won the silver medal in this event at the 1988 Seoul Games.

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Matsushita wins men's singles tourney opener

SYDNEY, Australia - Koji Matsushita of Japan is shown in play against Hong Kong's Cheung Yuk on Sept. 21 in a first-round match in the men's singles table tennis competition at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Matsushita clinched the match 3-0.

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Japan downs Czech Republic in women's beach volleyball

SYDNEY, Australia - Yukiko Takahashi (L) and Mika Saiki of Japan celebrate after defeating the Czech team of Sona Dosoudilova and Eva Celbova 15-2 in the women's beach volleyball competition at Bondi Beach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics on Sept. 21.

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Hiroyama arrives in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese distance runner Harumi Hiroyama arrives in Sydney on Sept. 21 for the start of the athletics competition at the 2000 Olympic Games. Hiroyama is entered in the women's 10,000 meters and will compete in a preliminary heat on Sept. 27. The track and field competition gets under way Sept. 22.

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Hammer thrower Murofushi arrives in Sydney

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese national record holder in the hammer throw Koji Murofushi (C) arrives in Sydney on Sept. 19 for the 2000 Olympic Games. Murofushi set the national record of 81.08 meters at an international meet in Yokohama on Sept. 9. His father (R) follows behind at Sydney international airport.

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Makiyama takes aim in win over Kazak archer

SYDNEY, Australia - Masafumi Makiyama takes aim in the first round of the men's individual archery competition at Sydney International Archery Park on Sept. 18 at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Makiyama defeated Kazakstan's Alexandr Li 151-150 to advance to the second round.

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Japan kicks off Olympic softball with win

SYDNEY, Australia - Japan's Olympic softball teammates celebrate after getting off to an auspicious start on Sept. 17 with a 4-1 win over Cuba on the first day of competition in the sport at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The Japanese team grabbed a quick lead when outfielder Haruka Saito led off the first with a solo homer followed by an RBI single by Hiroko Tamoto in the next frame and a pair of runs in the fourth.

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Japan's Niyanagi earns 7th in women's weightlifting

SYDNEY, Australia - In the new event of women's weightlifting, Kaori Niyanagi hoists a total of 175 kilograms and earns a seventh place in the women's 48-kg competition on Sept. 17, the second day of competition at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

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Freeman holds torch as flame rises to light caldron

SYDNEY, Australia - World champion sprinter Cathy Freeman holds the Olympic torch as the flame rises to light the caldron at Sydney Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games on Sept. 15.

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Olympic cauldron burns in Sydney night sky

SYDNEY, Australia - The Olympic cauldron of the 2000 Summer Games shines in the Sydney night sky Sept. 15. The opening ceremony for the 27th Games was held at Sydney's Olympic Stadium, kicking off the 17-day extravaganza.

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Sydney Olympic flame lit

SYDNEY, Australia - The Olympic cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics on Sept. 15 at Sydney's Olympic Stadium, kicking off the 17-day extravaganza of the 27th Games.

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Sydney Olympic North South Korea-1

SYDNEY, Australia - Athletes and officials from South and North Korea walk into Sydney Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games on Sept. 15, raising their arms together.

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Boxer Victor Ramos leads E. Timor delegates

SYDNEY, Australia - East Timor's boxer Victor Ramos holds the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney on Sept. 15 as the athletes from the U.N.-administered territory, who will compete as individuals, walk into Sydney Olympic Stadium.

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Judo world champion Inoue holds nat'l flag

SYDNEY, Australia - Japan's judo world champion Kosei Inoue holds the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games as the country's representative contingent of Japan's 439-member delegation marched into Sydney Olympic Stadium on Sept. 15.

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S., N. Korea delegates raise their arms together

SYDNEY, Australia - Athletes and officials from South and North Korea walk into Sydney Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games on Sept. 15, raising their arms together.

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Multi-colored capes-wearing Japanese delegates march into stadiu

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese athletes and officials wearing multi-colored capes march into Sydney Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games on Sept. 15.

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Japan's Olympic delegates parade, Inoue carries flag

SYDNEY, Australia - Japan's Olympic delegates parade during the opening ceremony for the 2000 Summer Olympics on Sept. 15 with judo world champion Kosei Inoue carrying the Japanese flag. The representative contingent of Japan's 439-member delegation marched into the stadium to the tune of ''Sakura (Cherry Blossoms).''

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Aborigines dance at Olympic Games opening ceremony

SYDNEY, Australia - Aborigines dance at the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games on Sept. 15.

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Stockmen on horse form Olympic rings

SYDNEY, Australia - Stockmen on horseback carrying Olympic flags form Olympic rings in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games on Sept. 15. Athletes from 199 nations and East Timor are taking part in the largest-ever, 27th Summer Olympic Games, which will continue until Oct. 2.

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Matsuzaka, 7 pros arrive in Sydney for Olympic baseball

SYDNEY, Australia - Seibu Lions star pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is all smiles for reporters and photographers as he and seven other professional baseball players on the Japanese national team arrive in Sydney on Sept. 15 for the 2000 Olympic Games. The Olympic baseball tourney, the first to allow pro players to take part, gets under way Sept. 17 with Japan taking on the United States in one of four preliminary round contests.

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Olympic torch arrives in Sydney Town Hall amid fireworks display

SYDNEY, Australia - The Olympic torch arrives in front of Sydney Town Hall amid a display of fireworks on Sept. 14, the eve of the opening of the 2000 Olympic Games. The torch relay, which officially got under way on May 11 for a 100-day, 27,000-kilometer journey, will be relayed on its final leg to Olympic Stadium on opening ceremony Sept. 15.

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Sydney marks final day before start of 2000 Olympics

SYDNEY, Australia - A young girl takes part in festivities in downtown Sydney on Sept. 14 marking the last day before the official start of the 2000 Olympics. The Millennium Games get under way with an opening ceremony on Sept. 15 and run through Oct. 1.

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Olympic soccer competition kicks off with big ball

CANBERRA, Australia - The Sydney Olympics soccer competition was kicked off with a big ball that was part of the opening ceremony at Bruce Stadium in Canberra on Sept. 13. The 2000 Olympic Games formally get under way Sept. 15 with the opening ceremony in Sydney.

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Ceremony precedes Olympic soccer competition

CANBERRA, Australia - A ceremony in which performers formed the word ''OLE'' takes place Sept. 13 at Bruce Stadium in Canberra to mark the start of Olympic soccer competition. The 2000 Olympic Games will formally kick off Sept. 15 with the opening ceremony in Sydney.

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Women to kick off Games in Canberra

CANBERRA, Australia - Volunteers wave outside Canberra's Bruce Stadium on Sept. 13. Women soccer players will kick off the 2000 Olympics at the stadium later in the day, two days before the Games' official opening ceremony in Sydney on Sept. 15.