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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

A servant of the holy shrines reads prayers as Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

A man reads the Holy Quran as Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother from outside as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Visitors say prayers as Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

A man reads prayers as Shias visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Photo depicts a view of the Zarih of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, Imam Hussein's brother as Shia Muslims visit their holy shrines on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslims Visit The Holy Shrine Of Imam Hussein - Iraq

Shia Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Karbala, Iraq. Visiting holy shrines on Thursdays is one of the most desirable and beloved deeds among Shias, and it is believed to have a great virtue and a great spiritual impact. Photo by Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

People visit a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 20, 2025. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4.298 billion yuan (abo

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Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

People visit a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 20, 2025. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4.298 billion yuan (abo

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Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

This panoramic photo taken on April 20, 2025 shows a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4

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Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey

STORY: Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul airport in Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul city, Istiklal Street, train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street STORYLINE: Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, stands out in a recent survey as one of the most desirable travel destinations for solo travelers. The city ranked third in 2023 on the "top 20 European cities for solo travelers list" released by the Hungarian-based airline company Wizz Air in January based on Tripadvisor reviews. "Istanbul boasts a stellar 67 percent approval rating from tourists, earning it a five-star rating. Restaurants, in particular, received an outstanding 71 percent excellence rating," said the report. Stretching across Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the most visited city in the country by foreigners, hosting 16 million tourists d

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Mexico's finance minister Cordero

TOKYO, Japan - Mexican Finance Minister Ernesto Cordero speaks during an interview in Tokyo on July 13, 2011. He said improved access to financial services among the poor and environmental issues are desirable key topics for the Group of 20 leading economies under the Mexican presidency in 2012.

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(1)DPJ boycotts deliberations on pension reform

TOKYO, Japan - Welfare minister Chikara Sakaguchi (back, standing) explains a government-sponsored bill for pension reforms at a House of Representatives committee. The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan boycotted deliberations in protest against a statement by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The premier said it is desirable that several pension programs be simplified into one system in the future, although he treated the schemes separately in the bill recently compiled by his administration.

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Japan calls new U.N. resolution on Iraq 'desirable'

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Ambassador to the United Nations Koichi Haraguchi (L) speaks at the U.N. Security Council where non-council member countries aired their position on Iraq in an open debate. He said it is ''desirable'' to adopt a new resolution that shows Iraq has not fully complied with its U.N.-mandated obligations to dismantle weapons of mass destruction.

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Afghanistan receives 32 mln USD in humanitarian cash aid

STORY: Afghanistan receives 32 mln USD in humanitarian cash aid DATELINE: May 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of the Da Afghanistan Bank and money changers in Kabul STORYLINE: Afghanistan received 32 million U.S. dollars in humanitarian cash assistance on Monday as the international community continued to provide humanitarian support to the post-war country. Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the country's central bank said on social media that "following a series of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, 32 million USD in cash reached Afghanistan on Monday." Prior to this batch, the DAB received two batches of 32 million U.S. dollars in humanitarian cash aid on May 8 and May 9. The DAB also announced an auctioning of 12.5 million U.S. dollars scheduled on Tuesday to inject foreign currency into the local market and stabilize afghani, the country's national currency. The DAB has been continuously trying to maintain the value of afghani at a fixed and desirable level a

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Afghanistan receives 32 mln USD in humanitarian cash aid

STORY: Afghanistan receives 32 mln USD in humanitarian cash aid DATELINE: April 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view 2. various of Afghan banks in Kabul 3. various of Afghan central bank STORYLINE: Afghanistan received a batch of 32 million U.S. dollars in humanitarian cash assistance on Sunday as the international community continued to provide humanitarian support to the post-war country, according to the country's central bank. Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) said on Twitter that "following a series of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, 32 million USD in cash reached Afghanistan on Sunday, April 17, 2022." The DAB also announced the auctioning of 13 million U.S. dollars on Monday to inject foreign currency into the local market and stabilize afghani, the country's national currency. The DAB has been continuously trying to maintain the value of afghani at a fixed and desirable level against the foreign currency, it said. Since the Taliban's t

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LDP looking to extend term limit for party president

Toshihiro Nikai (L in front row), chairman of the General Council of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Hiroyuki Hosoda, the LDP's executive acting secretary general, and LDP policy chief Tomomi Inada attend a meeting on July 19, 2016, at the party's headquarters in Tokyo. Nikai expressed approval for extending Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's term as LDP president, saying Abe has done a great job and it is desirable to have a stable government. Current LDP rules only allow a party president to hold the post for two consecutive three-year terms. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe wants electoral reform before next lower house poll

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks in a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2016. It is desirable that the next lower house election be held after implementing proposed electoral system reform aimed at addressing vote weight disparities between constituencies in urban and rural areas, Abe said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Women arranging flowers

Flower arrangement and the tea ceremony are among the most traditional Japanese arts. Since the 16th century they have flourished despite lifestyle changes and existed as an integral part of daily life for the Japanese people. During the Meiji and Taisho Periods they were considered a means for cultural enlightenment and a desirable asset for brides-to-be. There are many schools of flower arrangement today.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number49‐9‐0]

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A woman arranging flowers

Flower arrangement and the tea ceremony are among the most traditional Japanese arts. Since the 16th century they have flourished despite lifestyle changes and existed as an integral part of daily life for the Japanese people. During the Meiji and Taisho Periods they were considered a means for cultural enlightenment and a desirable asset for brides-to-be. There are many schools of flower arrangement today.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐28‐0]

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Mexico's finance minister Cordero

TOKYO, Japan - Mexican Finance Minister Ernesto Cordero speaks during an interview in Tokyo on July 13, 2011. He said improved access to financial services among the poor and environmental issues are desirable key topics for the Group of 20 leading economies under the Mexican presidency in 2012. (Kyodo)

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