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THIMPU 20250331After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Pictured: 22-year-old Namgay Pelmo. We meet her at a rooftop bar in Thimpu on a Saturday night as she plays billiards with her friends.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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2024 Shanghai Masters Snooker tournament in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - A billiards fan holds up a photo board of star Higgins outside the Shanghai Arena of the 2024 Shanghai Masters Snooker tournament in Shanghai, China, July 15, 2024.

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2024 Shanghai Masters Snooker tournament in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - A billiards fan holds up a photo board of star Higgins outside the Shanghai Arena of the 2024 Shanghai Masters Snooker tournament in Shanghai, China, July 15, 2024.

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Snooker exhibition match betweeen Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson

Ronnie O'Sullivan during snooker exhibition match between English professional snooker players Ronnie O'Sullivan and Gary Wilson in Tampere, Finland on June 3, 2024. Ronnie öThe Rocketö O'Sullivan has won the World Snooker Championship seven times. LEHTIKUVA / KALLE PARKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Kalle Parkkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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British delegation attending 2023 CIFTIS hails broad cooperation prospect between UK, China

STORY: British delegation attending 2023 CIFTIS hails broad cooperation prospect between UK, China DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the British venue at the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAHUL AHLUWALIA, Deputy Trade Commissioner for China, British Embassy in Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JULIAN FISHER, Chairman of British Chamber of Commerce in China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JASON FERGUSON, Chairman of World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SOHAIL SHAIKH, Deputy Trade Commissioner for China, British Consulate-General in Shanghai STORYLINE: Government officials and business leaders from Britain attending the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing have hailed a broad cooperation prospect between the two countries in various fields. The United Kingdom, the guest country of honor of the 2023 CIFTIS, has assembled its

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-COMMUNITY SERVICES (CN)

(230524) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, May 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A resident plays billiards at Nanwenying community in Rongdong District of the Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, May 23, 2023. In recent years, Nanwenying community in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province has constantly improved the community public service system. A number of neighborhood-level public service facilities, such as community canteen, community meeting room, retirement station, and convenience service station, have been built to serve residents and create a "15-minute living service circle" for livable communities. (Xinhua/Zhu Xudong)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-ACUPUNCTURIST

(230216) -- BANGUI, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hao Yabo plays billiards after work in Bangui, Central African Republic, Feb. 13, 2023. Hao Yabo, a Chinese doctor born in the 1990s and a member of the 19th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic, traveled across seven time zones in June of 2022 to Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic. The following months saw him and his teammates fully engaged in their medical aid mission to this country, providing services to local people and winning friends. As an acupuncturist, Hao has been performing a variety of treatments for local patients to cure as many ailments as possible. His superb medical skills have not only won himself compliments from patients, but also turned the patients fans of acupuncture. More often than not, even native doctors approached to him for medical advice and treatments. Living in a different time zone, Hao, who happens to be a new father, has very limited time to chat with his family via mobile phone af

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Murder suspect detained in Manila deported to Japan

KANIE, Japan - A car carrying Shinya Yonemura, detained in Manila after allegedly murdering a Japanese man in Aichi Prefecture, arrives at Kanie Police Station on July 9. Yonemura was arrested July 5 while playing billiards with his Filipina girlfriend in the Valenzuela City suburbs.

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Jeanette Lee easily passes 1st round of billiards pool competiti

AKITA, Japan - Jeanette Lee of the United States prepares to hit the cue ball during the women's billiards pool competition of the sixth World Games at Selion Plazza in Akita on Aug. 22.

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CHINA-SHANDONG-JINAN-AIR-RAID SHELTER-COOLING OFF (CN)

(220714) -- JINAN, July 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Residents play billiards in an air-raid shelter in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, July 8, 2022. Due to hot weather this summer, Jinan has opened nine air-raid shelters for free, providing citizens with leisure, reading, sports and fitness services. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr (R) plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr (R) plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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(SP)MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-SNOOKER

(220126) -- GAZA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian young man Ahmed Nasr plays snooker inside a local sport club in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 26, 2022. Nasr, 22, learned to play snooker and billiards from his father, then he learned the game rules through YouTube videos. Recently he won first place in the Gaza Strip snooker championship, which qualified him for the classification championship at the level of the Palestinian team. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHILDREN-BILLIARD

(220116) -- DAMASCUS, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Syrian children play billiards at a neighborhood in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Jan. 15, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHILDREN-BILLIARD

(220116) -- DAMASCUS, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Syrian children play billiards at a neighborhood in Damascus, capital of Syria, on Jan. 15, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Jeanette Lee easily passes 1st round of billiards pool competiti

AKITA, Japan - Jeanette Lee of the United States prepares to hit the cue ball during the women's billiards pool competition of the sixth World Games at Selion Plazza in Akita on Aug. 22.

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Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Jackie Chan Characters: Lee Film: Rush Hour 3 (USA/DE 2007) Director: Brett Ratner 30 July 2007 Date: 30 July 2007

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Cadillac Records (2008)

Beyonce Knowles Characters: Etta James Film: Cadillac Records (2008) Director: Darnell Martin 05 December 2008 Date: 05 December 2008

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Smokin' Aces (2006)

Ben Affleck Poster Film: Smokin' Aces; Smoking Aces (USA/UK/FR 2006) Director: Joe Carnahan 09 December 2006 Date: 09 December 2006

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The Company (2003)

James Franco & Neve Campbell Characters: Josh & Loretta 'Ry' Ryan Film: The Company (2003) Director: Robert Altman 08 September 2003 Date: 08 September 2003

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Entourage (2004)

Kevin Dillon, Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Jerry Ferrara & Jeremy Piven Poster Characters: Johnny 'Drama' Chase, Eric Murphy, Vincent Chase, Turtle, Ari Gold Television: Entourage (TV-Serie) Usa 2004-2011, 18 July 2004 Date: 18 July 2004

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Devil In A Blue Dress (1995)

Denzel Washington Characters: Ezekiel 'Easy' Rawlins Film: Devil In A Blue Dress (1995) Director: Carl Franklin 16 February 1995 Date: 16 February 1995

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Jacknife (1989)

Robert De Niro Characters: Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey Film: Jacknife (1989) Director: David High Jones 10 March 1989 Date: 10 March 1989

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The Twilight Zone : Season 3 - film (1961)

Jonathan Winters & Jack Klugman Television: The Twilight Zone : Season 3 Episode 5 : A Game Of Pool (1960) 13 October 1961 Date: 13-Oct-61

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The Hustler - film (1961)

Paul Newman & Jackie Gleason Poster Characters: Eddie Felson, Minnesota Fats Film: The Hustler (USA 1961) Director: Robert Rossen 25 September 1961 Date: 25-Sep-61

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The Hustler - film (1961)

Paul Newman Characters: Eddie Felson Film: The Hustler (USA 1961) Director: Robert Rossen 25 September 1961 Date: 25-Sep-61

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The Hustler - film (1961)

Paul Newman Poster Characters: Eddie Felson Film: The Hustler (USA 1961) Director: Robert Rossen 25 September 1961 Date: 25-Sep-61

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The Hustler - film (1961)

Pool Balls Poster Film: The Hustler (USA 1961) Director: Robert Rossen 25 September 1961 Date: 25-Sep-61

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The Hustler - film (1961)

Jackie Gleason & Paul Newman Characters: Minnesota Fats, Eddie Felson Film: The Hustler (USA 1961) Director: Robert Rossen 25 September 1961 Date: 25-Sep-61

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The Hustler - film (1961)

Paul Newman Characters: Eddie Felson Film: The Hustler (USA 1961) Director: Robert Rossen 25 September 1961 Date: 25-Sep-61

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Three young Japanese people play billiards

A group of Japaenese young people play the american/french style billards or snooker at a table. The two men are dressed smartly in three piece suits and the lady is dressed in a Kimono. Date: 1932

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VANITY FAIR

VANITY FAIR JAMES PUREFOY DIRECTOR: MIRA NAIR WRITER:THACKERY SCREENPLAY BY JUILAN FELLOWES,MATTHEW FAULK,MARK SKEET SUBJECT: GEORGIAN, BILLIARDS Date: 2004

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Actor Chen Linong Li Xian

On the scene of wuhan road show of red Fox scholar, actor Chen Linong and Li Xian talked with each other about his first impression. Li Xianp raised Chen Linong's billiards skill stick! Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, 25 November 2020.

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Murder suspect detained in Manila deported to Japan

KANIE, Japan - A car carrying Shinya Yonemura, detained in Manila after allegedly murdering a Japanese man in Aichi Prefecture, arrives at Kanie Police Station on July 9. Yonemura was arrested July 5 while playing billiards with his Filipina girlfriend in the Valenzuela City suburbs. (Kyodo)