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Turks' New Year wishlist highlights lingering economic chill

STORY: Turks' New Year wishlist highlights lingering economic chill SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets and those shopping in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SERPIL BAHAR, Former nurse, Pensioner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): OYA SEN, Former teacher, Pensioner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ARDA KARAGUN, University student STORYLINE: It's New Year shopping season in Türkiye's capital city Ankara but inflation-hit consumers cannot meet their wishlist because of a lackluster economy. In the Kizilay district, considered the commercial heart of the city, the mood among shoppers is bleak as they told Xinhua that because of high inflation their purchasing power dropped significantly. Due to financial constraints, consumers said that they plan to limit gift-giving to close family or not celebrate New Year at all. Türkiye has been in the grip of staggering inflation for several years and the situat

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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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Lackluster sumo champion Kisenosato

FUKUOKA, Japan, Nov. 12 Kyodo - Grand champion Kisenosato looks dejected after failing to mark his comeback to the ring with a win on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 21, 2017. The yokozuna who missed the previous three tournaments due to injury was beaten by rank-and-filer Tamawashi.

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Afghan day laborers gather for jobs on Kabul street

KABUL, Afghanistan - Day laborers gather for jobs on a street in Kabul early on the morning of Sept. 23, 2014, amid lackluster Afghan economic activity.

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Toyota posts record high operating profit for April-June

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. Managing Officer Takuo Sasaki briefs the press Aug. 5, 2014, on the automaker's financial results for the April-June quarter. Toyota group operating profit grew 4.4 percent from a year earlier to an all-time high of 692.73 billion yen for the quarter as brisk sales in North America more than offset a lackluster performance in Japan, where a sales tax hike April 1 triggered a sales decline.

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Ichiro lackluster in loss to Twins

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 28, 2010. Ichiro went hitless in a 1-0 defeat.

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Woods lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States appears dejected after finishing tied for 78th at 18-over, both all-time lows in his professional career, at the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 8, 2010.

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan pumps his fist after seeing his second shot reaching the 16th green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd.

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits his second shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd.

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Ishikawa lackluster in Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the first green during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational tournament at the Firestone Country Club on Aug. 8, 2010. The teenage pro finished tied for 53rd.

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Japan's ruling camp set to lose upper house majority

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano, secretary general of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's ruling Democratic Party of Japan, speaks about the party's lackluster results in the House of Councillors election during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 11, 2010. The ruling camp looked certain to fail in its bid to secure a majority in the upper chamber.

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Japan's ruling camp set to lose upper house majority

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano, secretary general of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's ruling Democratic Party of Japan, speaks about the party's lackluster results in the House of Councillors election during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 11, 2010. The ruling camp looked certain to fail in its bid to secure a majority in the upper chamber.

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Matsui lackluster against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging during the sixth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 31, 2010, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Matsui went hitless as the team won 7-1.

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Matsui lackluster against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) grounds out to first during the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 31, 2010, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Matsui went hitless as the team won 7-1.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches a game against the Seattle Mariners from the dugout at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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Matsui lackluster against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging in the second inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in California on May 28, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the club's loss 3-8.

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H. Matsui lackluster in loss to Detroit

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is out on a foul pop to catcher in the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 21, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 3-4 loss.

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H. Matsui lackluster in loss to Detroit

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui draws a walk in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium in California on April 21, 2010. Matsui went hitless in the team's 3-4 loss.

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H. Matsui lackluster against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) chats with former teammate Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees at second base in the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2010. The Angels won 5-3.

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H. Matsui lackluster against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out in the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2010. Matsui went hitless, striking out three times in his side's 5-3 win.

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H. Matsui lackluster against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia (R) chats with designated hitter Hideki Matsui at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2010, after the club beat the New York Yankees 5-3. Matsui went hitless, striking out three times.

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H. Matsui lackluster against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out in the ninth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2010. Matsui went hitless, striking out three times in his side's 5-3 win.

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H. Matsui lackluster against Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui strikes out in the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 2010. Matsui went hitless, striking out three times in his side's 5-3 win.

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Satoya lackluster in Vancouver

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Tae Satoya of Japan loses her balance in the air during the finals in the women's moguls in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain on Feb. 14, 2010. The lackluster Satoya finished 19th.

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Satoya lackluster in Vancouver

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Tae Satoya of Japan falls during the finals in the women's moguls in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain on Feb. 14, 2010. The lackluster Satoya finished 19th.

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Satoya lackluster in Vancouver

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Tae Satoya of Japan finishes the finals in the women's moguls in the Vancouver Olympics at Cypress Mountain on Feb. 13, 2010. The lackluster Satoya finished 19th.

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Takagi lackluster at pre-Olympic time trial

CALGARY, Canada - Japan's Miho Takagi skates a 1,000-meter time trial in Calgary on Jan. 31, 2010. The 15-year-old, who will race at the Vancouver Olympics, marked a lackluster time, saying she was tired.

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Takagi lackluster at pre-Olympic time trial

CALGARY, Canada - Japan's Miho Takagi finishes a 1,000-meter time trial in Calgary on Jan. 31, 2010. The 15-year-old, who will race at the Vancouver Olympics, marked a lackluster time, saying she was tired.

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Uemura lackluster in World Cup event

CALGARY, Canada - World champion Aiko Uemura of Japan loses balance while skiing during the women's mogul of the third World Cup event in Calgary on Jan. 8, 2010. Uemura, an Olympic medal hopeful, finished in 14th place in the competition.

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Uemura lackluster in World Cup event

CALGARY, Canada - World champion Aiko Uemura of Japan looks less than happy after performing during the women's mogul of the third World Cup event in Calgary on Jan. 8, 2010. Uemura, an Olympic medal hopeful, finished in 14th place in the competition.

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Uemura lackluster in World Cup event

CALGARY, Canada - World champion Aiko Uemura of Japan looks less than happy after performing during the women's mogul of the third World Cup event in Calgary on Jan. 8, 2010. Uemura, an Olympic medal hopeful, finished in 14th place in the competition.

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Uemura lackluster in World Cup event

CALGARY, Canada - World champion Aiko Uemura of Japan appears dispirited in crossing the finishing line during the women's mogul of the third World Cup event in Calgary on Jan. 8, 2010. Uemura, an Olympic medal hopeful, finished in 14th place in the competition.

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Uemura lackluster in World Cup event

CALGARY, Canada - World champion Aiko Uemura of Japan looks less than happy after performing during the women's mogul of the third World Cup event in Calgary on Jan. 8, 2010. Uemura, an Olympic medal hopeful, finished in 14th place in the competition.

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Asada vows to overcome sticky start to season

NARITA, Japan - Vancouver Olympic medal hope Mao Asada speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2009, after returning from another disappointing Grand Prix showing at the Rostelecom Cup in Moscow. Asada, who came a distant second to South Korean world champion Kim Yu Na at the season-opening Trophee Bombard in Paris and placed fifth in the event in Moscow, vowed to overcome her lackluster start to the season.

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Boston's Tazawa lackluster vs. White Sox

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie Junichi Tazawa stares at the ball in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 27. Tazawa was removed after giving up nine runs and 10 hits in the first four innings.

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Boston's Tazawa lackluster vs. White Sox

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie Junichi Tazawa appears dejected while heading back to the dugout after giving up four runs in the second inning of a game against the Chicago Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 27. Tazawa was removed after giving up nine runs and 10 hits in the first four innings.

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Boston's Tazawa lackluster vs. White Sox

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie Junichi Tazawa pitches to the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 27. Tazawa was removed after giving up nine runs and 10 hits in the first four innings.

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Boston's Tazawa lackluster vs. White Sox

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox rookie Junichi Tazawa pitches to the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Aug. 27. Tazawa was removed after giving up nine runs and 10 hits in the first four innings.

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Japan's Imada lackluster in British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Ryuji Imada from Japan tosses his club at the second hole during the third round of the British Open at the Ailsa course in Turnberry on July 18.

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Houston's K. Matsui lackluster in team's victory

SAN DIEGO, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui pops out to center in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on July 2. Matsui went hitless despite his club's 7-2 victory.

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Boston pitcher Matsuzaka lackluster in 4th loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against the Texas Rangers at Boston's Fenway Park on June 7. Matsuzaka had his fourth loss of the season, giving up 5 runs and 10 hits. The Rangers won 6-3.

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Boston pitcher Matsuzaka lackluster in 4th loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka misses a hit by Texas Rangers leftfielder David Murphy in the fifth inning at Boston's Fenway Park on June 7. Matsuzaka had his fourth loss of the season, giving up 5 runs and 10 hits. The Rangers won 6-3.

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BayStars Murata lackluster in loss to Carp

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars slugger Shuichi Murata walks back to the dugout after being struck out against the Hiroshima Carp in the fourth inning of their game at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama on April 23. Carp won 2-0.

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Daiwa Major wins autumn Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Daiwa Major (L) took advantage of the absence of Deep Impact and a lackluster run by pre-race favorite Sweep Tosho to win the autumn Tenno-sho for his second Grade One title at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Oct. 29. (Pool photo)

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Daiwa Major wins autumn Tenno-sho

TOKYO, Japan - Daiwa Major (R) took advantage of the absence of Deep Impact and a lackluster run by pre-race favorite Sweep Tosho to win the autumn Tenno-sho for his second Grade One title at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo, on Oct. 29.

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Japan makes lackluster start to Turin Games

SAUZE D'OULX, Italy - Aiko Uemura of Japan jumps off the ramp during the final session of the women's freestyle skiing moguls in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at Sauze d'Oulx, Italy, on Feb. 11. Uemura came in fifth.

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Japan makes lackluster start to Turin Games

SAUZE D'OULX, Italy - Aiko Uemura of Japan takes off her gloves after her performance in the final session of the women's freestyle skiing moguls in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at Sauze d'Oulx, Italy, on Feb. 11. Uemura came in fifth.

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Japan's Onda settles for 3rd at Skate America

ATLANTIC CITY, United States - Japan's Yoshie Onda skated a lackluster free skate and had to settle for third place in the women's event at Skate America in Atlantic City on Oct. 22.