UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230923) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 22, 2023. World leaders attending the 78th session of the UN General Assembly's general debate have emphasized the need for intensified efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with midpoint assessments falling short. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230923) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley (at the podium and on the screens) delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 22, 2023. World leaders attending the 78th session of the UN General Assembly's general debate have emphasized the need for intensified efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with midpoint assessments falling short. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Snow on Hakkoda-Towada Gold Line cleared

Snow on Hakkoda-Towada Gold Line cleared

AOMORI, Japan - A snowplow clears a path at Kasamatsutoge in Aomori Prefecture, midpoint of the Hakkoda-Towada Gold Line (National Highway Route 103), on March 27, 2014. The route linking the city of Aomori in northeastern Japan and areas around Lake Towada, with walls of snow accumulating as high as 8 meters on its sides, will be reopened to ordinary traffic from April 1 after being closed for winter.

Veteran Suzuki leads Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at midpoint

Veteran Suzuki leads Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at midpoint

IRUMA, Japan - Tour veteran Toru Suzuki birdied three of his final five holes in a 3-under-par 68 and emerged as the sole leader at the halfway point of the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at Sayama Golf Club in Saitama Prefecture on May 26.

Creamer slips to 42nd place at Salonpas World Ladies

Creamer slips to 42nd place at Salonpas World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. LPGA star Paula Creamer slips to 42nd at the midpoint of the Salonpas World Ladies on May 5 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. Creamer saw her hopes of winning her third title in Japan fade after a 76 that left her 10 shots adrift of the leader.

Oyama storms into lead at Salonpas World Ladies

Oyama storms into lead at Salonpas World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Shiho Oyama charged into the lead after shooting a second-round 66 that gave her a one-shot advantage over first-round leader Momoko Ueda at the midpoint of the Salonpas World Ladies on May 5 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club.

Kotooshu beats Kyokutenho at New Year sumo

Kotooshu beats Kyokutenho at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Kotooshu (L) yanked winless Kyokutenho out of the ring to mark 5-2 at the midpoint of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 14.

Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) stayed in contention for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup on Jan. 14, overpowering Tokitenku to stay one win off the lead at the midpoint of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

INZAI, Japan - Yasuharu Imano responds to the galleries after shoot the low round for the second straight day with a 6-under-par 64 to open up a four-stroke lead at the midpoint of the Suntory Open at at Sobu Country Club's par-70 Sobu Course in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 9.

Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

INZAI, Japan - Yasuharu Imano responds to the galleries after shoot the low round for the second straight day with a 6-under-par 64 to open up a four-stroke lead at the midpoint of the Suntory Open at at Sobu Country Club's par-70 Sobu Course in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 9. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

Asashoryu beats Tokitenku to stay at 6-1 at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) stayed in contention for a record eighth straight Emperor's Cup on Jan. 14, overpowering Tokitenku to stay one win off the lead at the midpoint of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

Kotooshu beats Kyokutenho at New Year sumo

Kotooshu beats Kyokutenho at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Newly promoted ozeki Kotooshu (L) yanked winless Kyokutenho out of the ring to mark 5-2 at the midpoint of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 14. (Kyodo)

Oyama storms into lead at Salonpas World Ladies

Oyama storms into lead at Salonpas World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Shiho Oyama charged into the lead after shooting a second-round 66 that gave her a one-shot advantage over first-round leader Momoko Ueda at the midpoint of the Salonpas World Ladies on May 5 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. (Kyodo)

Creamer slips to 42nd place at Salonpas World Ladies

Creamer slips to 42nd place at Salonpas World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. LPGA star Paula Creamer slips to 42nd at the midpoint of the Salonpas World Ladies on May 5 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. Creamer saw her hopes of winning her third title in Japan fade after a 76 that left her 10 shots adrift of the leader. (Kyodo)

Veteran Suzuki leads Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at midpoint

Veteran Suzuki leads Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at midpoint

IRUMA, Japan - Tour veteran Toru Suzuki birdied three of his final five holes in a 3-under-par 68 and emerged as the sole leader at the halfway point of the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at Sayama Golf Club in Saitama Prefecture on May 26. (Kyodo)