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Myanmar swimmers vie for spots in Paris 2024 Olympics

STORY: Myanmar swimmers vie for spots in Paris 2024 Olympics SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: Twenty-five swimmers from Myanmar gathered at the National Swimming Pool in Yangon on Saturday to compete for spots in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Organized by the Myanmar Swimming Federation, the contest included 12 male and 13 female athletes in eight swimming events - four for men and four for women. U Myint Lwin, joint secretary of the Myanmar Swimming Federation, disclosed that one male athlete and one female athlete were chosen to represent Myanmar at the Olympics. "We will send the records of the two selected athletes to the Olympic scrutinizing committee. If their records meet the requirements, they will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics," U Myint Lwin said. The Paris 2024 Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

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Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday

STORY: Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at scenic spots STORYLINE: Laos has been embracing large numbers of Chinese tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, expected to be a strong boost to the country's tourism sector. "I observe that the number of Chinese visitors is increasing day by day. I have seen crowds of Chinese tourists walking around the city in the past few days. At that moment, I realized that Laos' tourism is continuing to rebound," Namtan, a food vendor in Lao capital Vientiane, told Xinhua on Saturday. She said that Laos is gaining popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to reduced travel time and a comfortable ride brought by the China-Laos Railway. "I think the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway is the key factor contributing to Laos' tourism recovery and it

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Kenya launches strategy to curb road accidents

STORY: Kenya launches strategy to curb road accidents SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of strategy launch 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of audience at strategy launch 4. various of hospital STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday launched a five-year road safety action plan as the country seeks to curb the rising number of fatalities and injuries on its roads. The strategy aims to reduce the annual road accidents in the east African nation by over 50 percent, Ruto said as he unveiled the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028 in Nairobi, the capital. At least 3,500 people are killed and over 20,000 critically injured on Kenyan roads every year, and most of the victims are pedestrians, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). Ruto said all "black spots" on major highways and roads in Kenya will be fitted with cameras to monitor drive

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret studies in a library at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with her m

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret (L) talks with a teacher at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with h

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret practices Taichi by a lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with her medical knowledge and

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret practices Taichi by a lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with her medical knowledge and

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret uses an interactive study platform at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help oth

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret (L) receives basic training of laparoscopic operation at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, sh

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret walks out of a library at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with her

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret competes during a national Wushu competition for college students in north China's Tianjin, Oct. 8, 2023. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with her m

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret (back) learns cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the futu

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret (R) learns clinical techniques at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret visits Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 27, 2023. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with her medical

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-FRENCH STUDENT-LIFE (CN)

(240127) -- HEFEI, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Deborah Bret does a medical experiment at Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Deborah Bret, a 21-year-old student from Lyon, France, majors in clinical medicine at Anhui Medical University. Bret, also known as Zhang Bohan in Chinese, has been learning Taichi since the age of five under the influence of her father, and thus developed a deep yearning to go to China. Bret continued learning Taichi from a local instructor after she came to Anhui in 2019 for her academic studies. In 2023, Bret won two first prizes in a national Wushu competition for college students. Bret also enjoys climbing mountains in China. "The most impressive experience of mine is climbing Huangshan Mountain, one of the country's most famous scenic spots. I felt like I was wandering in a Chinese landscape painting," Bret said. Bret loves Chinese cuisine, landscapes and traditional Chinese culture. Speaking of the future, she hopes to help others with

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Emergency exercises held to ensure power supply during Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Emergency exercises held to ensure power supply during Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: HUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venues of the Hangzhou Asian Games in Huzhou City 2. various of the emergency exercises STORYLINE: A series of emergency exercises have been carried out in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province to ensure power supply during the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. The exercises tested responses to simulated serious damages of key power transmission channels caused by possible natural disasters. Staff members of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd. used helicopters to transfer repair materials and personnel to designated spots. Huzhou is one of the five cities that will co-host the Hangzhou Asian Games. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Huzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Ice and snow festival opens in China's Arxan

STORY: Ice and snow festival opens in China's Arxan DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: ARXAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of winter scenic spots in Arxan, Inner Mongolia 2. various of tourists 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG TIANFENG, Vice mayor of Arxan 4. various of winter activities in Arxan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIN XIAOXIA, Tourist from Hangzhou City 6. various of guest-houses in Arxan 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG XIN, Manager of Chengyue Hotel in Arxan 8. various of winter scenic spots in Arxan STORYLINE: The 17th Arxan Ice and Snow Festival has just kicked off in Arxan City, a tourist attraction in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Travelers can savor the winter fun during the five-month-long festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG TIANFENG, Vice mayor of Arxan "Arxan boasts abundant ice and snow resources. Its snow period lasts seven months every year. In recent years, we've been promoting ice and snow-themed cultural tourism." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chine

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Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 10, 2010. Ishikawa dropped five spots to tie for 55th at 3-over 216.

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Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 10, 2010. Ishikawa dropped five spots to tie for 55th at 3-over 216.

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Growth of foreign arrivals in Turkey exceeds 300 pct in May

STORY: Growth of foreign arrivals in Turkey exceeds 300 pct in May DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in mall and scenic spots of Turkey STORYLINE: Turkey has received around 3.82 million foreign arrivals in May, surged by 308 percent year-on-year, the country's Culture and Tourism Ministry said on Monday. During the first five months of 2022, Turkey hosted a total of 12.7 million foreign arrivals, up by 207 percent comparing with the same period last year, according to official data. Most foreign arrivals are registered in Istanbul, Antalya, Edirne, Mugla and Artvin. Meanwhile, Germany ranked first in sending more tourists to Turkey in the first five months of the year, which increased by 367 percent, followed by Bulgaria, 334 percent, and Russia, 49 percent. Turkey's crucial tourism industry has been recovering since the country eased health measures in 2021, but the number of foreign arrivals still falls behind May 2

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Holiday consumption trends highlight China's growth potential

STORY: Holiday consumption trends highlight China's growth potential DATELINE: May 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, HAIKOU, XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of touristsSOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): WU JINMEI, Director of Changtangang Resort in Phoenix CountySOUNDBITE 2(Chinese): Tourist in Phoenix County, Hunan ProvinceSOUNDBITE 3(Chinese): WANG CHUNWANG, Founder of HiKing Wild Luxury CampSOUNDBITE 4(Chinese): Tourist in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province STORYLINE: Despite the impact of the COVID-19, China's consumption has seen a boost during the five-day Labor Day holiday. To encourage holiday consumption such as tourism within provinces amid the pandemic, local governments have come up with different preferential policies including discounted or free tickets for scenic spots. Some popular tourist destinations and resorts have seen a peak in tourist arrivals. SOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): WU JINMEI, Director of Changtangang Resort in Phoenix County "During the Labor Day holiday, our resort r

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Five Days (2007)

Edward Woodward Characters: Victor Marsham Television: Five Days (TV-Miniserie) Uk 2007, 23 January 2007 Date: 23 January 2007

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Carp streamers festival in eastern Japan city

More than 5,000 carp streamers sway in spring breeze near cherry trees in full bloom at five spots in the eastern Japanese city of Tatebayashi on April 4, 2016. They will be lit up at night for viewing through May 8. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Carp streamers festival in eastern Japan city

More than 5,000 carp streamers sway in spring breeze near cherry trees in full bloom at five spots in the eastern Japanese city of Tatebayashi on April 4, 2016. They will be lit up at night for viewing through May 8. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Park in central Japan draws foreign visitors

Foreign visitors pose for a photo on May 14, 2015, at one of the best spots to photograph world heritage site Mt. Fuji (back) and a five-story pagoda in Arakurayama Sengen Park in the central Japanese city of Fujiyoshida. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Park in central Japan draws foreign visitors

Foreign visitors take a picture of world heritage site Mt. Fuji (back) and a five-story pagoda on May 14, 2015, from one of the best spots to photograph them in Arakurayama Sengen Park in the central Japanese city of Fujiyoshida. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots in Japan. Five people stand by the seashore. An old man stands on the embankment slightly higher than the beach facing in this direction. High rocks rise in the middle of the photo as if to divide the beach. To the right corner is a tilted pine tree for windbreak, casting shadows on the ground.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐5‐0]

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Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 10, 2010. Ishikawa dropped five spots to tie for 55th at 3-over 216. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 10, 2010. Ishikawa dropped five spots to tie for 55th at 3-over 216. (Kyodo)