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France: Violent Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rains And Intense Hail To South Central Region 3

A violent thunderstorm hit south-central France on Thursday, July 11. The storm brought heavy rains, flooding, and intense hail, damaging homes and vehicles in several cities and municipalities in the Aveyron, Hautes-Pyrénées, and Puy-de-Dôme departments.

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Mother of baseball legend Oh dies at 108

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Tomi Oh, the mother of the world's home run record holder and Softbank Hawks Chairman Sadaharu Oh, watching a baseball game at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka in June 1995. She died of pneumonia Aug. 16, 2010, at the age of 108.

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Softbank 'dad' dog in a funk as ball club near the cellar

FUKUOKA, Japan - A mascot dog of Japanese mobile phone carrier Softbank Mobile Corp. is photographed with a Softbank Hawks baseball cap on with team manager Koji Akiyama at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on April 13. But the dog, nicknamed ''dad,'' was not in a tail-wagging mood during the photo opportunity apparently because the Hawks have gotten off to a lackluster start, placing fifth in the six-team Pacific League.

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Japan defeats Cuba 2-0

FUKUOKA, Japan - Catcher Ginjiro Sumitani of Japan opens the scoring of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against Cuba with a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning off right-hander Yadier Pedroso at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 16, 2012. Japan held Cuba to three hits in a 2-0 victory.

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Japan defeats Cuba 2-0

FUKUOKA, Japan - Catcher Ginjiro Sumitani of Japan opens the scoring of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against Cuba with a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning off right-hander Yadier Pedroso at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 16, 2012. Japan held Cuba to three hits in a 2-0 victory.

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Japan defeats Cuba 2-0

FUKUOKA, Japan - Right-hander Yadier Pedroso of Cuba starts a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against Japan at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 16, 2012. Japan held Cuba to three hits in a 2-0 victory.

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Japan defeats Cuba 2-0

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan national baseball team members (R side) and Cuban national baseball team members line up ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 16, 2012. Japan held Cuba to three hits in a 2-0 victory.

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Japan defeats Cuba 2-0

FUKUOKA, Japan - Catcher Ginjiro Sumitani of Japan opens the scoring of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against Cuba with a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning off right-hander Yadier Pedroso at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 16, 2012. Japan held Cuba to three hits in a 2-0 victory.

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Japan defeats Cuba 2-0

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan national baseball team manager Koji Yamamoto (L) and Cuba national baseball team manager Victor Mesa shake hands ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 16, 2012. Japan held Cuba to three hits in a 2-0 victory.

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Cuba baseball manager Mesa

FUKUOKA, Japan - Cuba national baseball team manager Victor Mesa holds a press conference at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 15, 2012, ahead of the World Baseball Classic tune-up against Japan at the dome the following day.

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Japan baseball team members

FUKUOKA, Japan - Members of the Japan national baseball team attend a press conference at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 15, 2012, ahead of the World Baseball Classic tune-up against Cuba at the dome the following day.

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Japan baseball manager Yamamoto

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan national baseball team manager Koji Yamamoto holds a press conference at Yahoo Dome, Fukuoka, on Nov. 15, 2012, ahead of the World Baseball Classic tune-up against Cuba at the dome the following day.

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Softbank Kokubo

FUKUOKA, Japan - The Softbank Hawks' Hiroki Kokubo speaks at a ceremony following the final game of his career. Softbank lost 3-0 to the Orix Buffaloes at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka in its final game of the season.

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Orix Nishi throws no-no

FUKUOKA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes right-hander Yuki Nishi celebrates after pitching a no-hitter against the Softbank Hawks in a 3-0 victory in the Buffaloes' final game of the regular season at Yahoo Dome in the city of Fukuoka on Oct. 8, 2012.

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Orix Nishi throws no-no

FUKUOKA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes right-hander Yuki Nishi pitches in a game against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in the city of Fukuoka on Oct. 8, 2012. Nishi pitched a no-hitter in a 3-0 victory in the Buffaloes' final game of the regular season.

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Softbank to buy its baseball club's home stadium

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo taken on March 24, 2012, shows Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome, the stadium used by the Softbank Hawks, Softbank Corp.'s baseball club, located in the city of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. The company said the same day it will buy the stadium from the Government of Singapore Investment Corp.

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Softbank to buy its baseball club's home stadium

FUKUOKA, Japan - File photo taken in October 2004 shows Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome, the stadium used by the Softbank Hawks, Softbank Corp.'s baseball club, located in the city of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. The company said on March 24, 2012 it will buy the stadium from the Government of Singapore Investment Corp.

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Softbank manager Akiyama named Shoriki award winner

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks manager Koji Akiyama laughs during a press conference at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Nov. 22, 2011, after he was named as the recipient of the Matsutaro Shoriki award for his contribution to the development of Japanese baseball.

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Hawks' Kokubo named MVP in Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks first baseman Hiroki Kokubo responds to the crowd as the team clinched the Japan Series title by beating the Chunichi Dragons 3-0 in Game 7 at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011. Kokubo, who batted .320 in the series, was named the most valuable player. At 40, he is the oldest player to win MVP honors in a Japan Series.

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Hawks win Japan Series title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks manager Koji Akiyama is tossed in the air after the Hawks beat the Chunichi Dragons 3-0 in Game 7 of the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011. It was the Hawks' first series title since the then Daiei Hawks won it in 2003.

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Hawks' Uchikawa in Game 7 of Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks outfielder Seiichi Uchikawa hits a run-scoring single in the seventh inning of Game 7 of the Japan Series against the Chunichi Dragons at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011. The Hawks captured the Japan Series title by beating the Dragons 3-0.

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Hawks win Japan Series title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Players of the Softbank Hawks celebrate on Nov. 21, 2011, after winning the Japan Series against the Chunichi Dragons at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. It was their first series title since the then Daiei Hawks won it in 2003.

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Hawks' Sugiuchi in Game 7 of Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi pitches against the Chunichi Dragons in Game 7 of the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011. Sugiuchi hurled seven scoreless innings, contributing to the Hawks' 3-0 victory to win the Japan Series title.

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Hawks win Japan Series title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Players of the Softbank Hawks celebrate after beating the Chunichi Dragons 3-0 in Game 7 of the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011, to capture the series title.

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Dragons even Japan Series at 3-3

FUKUOKA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons outfielder Kazuhiro Wada has a two-run triple in the first inning of Game 6 against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2011. The Dragons won 2-1, tying the best-of-seven series at 3-3.

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Dragons even Japan Series at 3-3

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada starts in Game 6 of the Japan Series against the Chunichi Dragons at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2011. The Dragons won 2-1, tying the best-of-seven series at 3-3.

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Dragons even Japan Series at 3-3

FUKUOKA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons pitcher Kazuki Yoshimi starts in Game 6 of the Japan Series against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2011. The Dragons won 2-1, tying the best-of-seven series at 3-3.

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Softbank advances to Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Masayoshi Son (2nd from R, front row), chairman and chief executive officer of Softbank Corp. and owner of the baseball club Softbank Hawks, Sadaharu Oh (3rd from L, front row), chairman of the Pacific League club, and manager Koji Akiyama (4th from L, front row) pose with the Hawks players at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 5, 2011. The Hawks advanced to the Japan Series by beating the Seibu Lions in the Climax Series.

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Donation drive for Japan quake victims

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks Chairman Sadaharu Oh collects donations for the March 11 earthquake victims ahead of an exhibition game at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 20, 2011. (Pool photo)

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Softbank closer Mahara re-signs for 210 mil. yen

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks closer Takahiro Mahara speaks at a press conference at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Dec. 28, 2010, after re-signing with the baseball club for an annual salary of 210 million yen.

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Lotte Marines clinch Japan Series berth

FUKUOKA, Japan - Lotte Marines players toss manager Norifumi Nishimura in the air to celebrate the Pacific League club's clinching a berth in the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 19, 2010. The Marines beat the Softbank Hawks in the six-game postseason Climax Series.

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Lotte Marines clinch Japan Series berth

FUKUOKA, Japan - Lotte Marines players celebrate after beating the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 19, 2010, to clinch a berth in the Japan Series.

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Lotte Marines clinch Japan Series berth

FUKUOKA, Japan - Lotte Marines players toss manager Norifumi Nishimura in the air to celebrate the Pacific League club's clinching a berth in the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 19, 2010. The Marines beat the Softbank Hawks in the six-game postseason Climax Series.

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Lotte Marines clinch Japan Series berth

FUKUOKA, Japan - Lotte Marines ace Yoshihisa Naruse reacts after pitching a shutout against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 19, 2010, steering the Pacific League club to the Japan Series.

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Lotte Marines clinch Japan Series berth

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks second baseman Yuichi Honda (L) fails to catch a fouled pop-up in the first inning of a postseason Climax Series game against the Lotte Marines at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 19, 2010. A spectator caught the ball.

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Hawks catcher Tanoue lunges for ball

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks catcher Hidenori Tanoue lunges for a ball hit by Rakuten Eagles catcher Motohiro Shima during the first inning of a game at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 28, 2010.

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Museum for baseball great Oh opens at Fukuoka ballpark

FUKUOKA, Japan - Visitors view a Yomiuri Giants jersey bearing baseball hitting great Sadaharu Oh's signature number 1 at the Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum which opened in Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 3, 2010. It is the first permanent museum dedicated to the 70-year-old former manager of the Softbank Hawks.

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Museum for baseball great Oh opens at Fukuoka ballpark

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sadaharu Oh (L), a former baseball hitting great who serves as chairman of Softbank Hawks, speaks about the opening of the Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum at the club's home field Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 3, 2010. ''I could not be more delighted,'' Oh, a former club manager, said.

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Museum for baseball great Oh opens at Fukuoka ballpark

FUKUOKA, Japan - Visitors view exhibits at the Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum which opened in Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 3, 2010. It is the first permanent museum dedicated to the 70-year-old former manager of the Softbank Hawks.

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Museum for baseball great Oh opens at Fukuoka ballpark

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sadaharu Oh (L), a former baseball hitting great who serves as chairman of Softbank Hawks, shows off the autograph of club owner Masayoshi Son (R) at the opening of the Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum at the club's home field Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 3, 2010. (Pool photo)

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Wakui one-hits Hawks as Lions take PL lead

FUKUOKA, Japan - Seibu Lions starter Hideaki Wakui pitches against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on May 7, 2010. Wakui pitched a one-hitter for his first shutout of the season as the Lions beat the Hawks 4-0 to move atop the Pacific League.

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Softbank's Lee blasts homer

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Lee Bum Ho belts a homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on April 9, 2010. The Hawks won 6-0.

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Fighters infielders collide

FUKUOKA, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters shortstop Yuji Iiyama (R), second baseman Kensuke Tanaka (front) and third baseman Eiichi Koyano collide as they try to catch a pop fly in the fourth inning of a game against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on April 9, 2010. The Fighters lost 0-6.

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Hawks' Matsunaka takes 100 million yen pay cut

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks designated hitter Nobuhiko Matsunaka speaks at a news conference at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Dec. 25, 2009, after re-signing with the Pacific League baseball club for 400 million yen plus performance bonuses in 2010, the fifth season of his seven-year contract. Matsunaka took a 100 million yen pay cut.

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Hawks beat Eagles with Kawasaki's game-ending run

FUKUOKA, Japan - Munenori Kawasaki singles in the game-ending run in the ninth against the Rakuten Eagles at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009. Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Hawks beat Eagles, Sugiuchi pitches for complete game

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi acknowledges fans after pitching one-run ball for his fifth complete game of the season at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009, as Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Rakuten beats Softbank

FUKUOKA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Takeshi Yamasaki hits his second two-run homer of the game in the eighth inning of a game against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 12, 2009.

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Rakuten beats Softbank

FUKUOKA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles' Takeshi Yamasaki is congratulated by manager Katsuya Nomura (2nd from L) after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning of a game against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 12, 2009. The Eagles' victory over the Hawks left third-placed Rakuten with a magic number of 19 to reach the Pacific League Climax Series playoffs.

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Darvish goes distance in romp over Hawks

FUKUOKA, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters' pitcher Yu Darvish reacts after pitching his fifth complete game of the season against the Softbank Hawks at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on July 15. The Fighters won 9-1.

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Sugiuchi wins MVP for pitchers for June

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi poses for photos at Yahoo Dome on July 2 after winning the MVP for pitchers for June.