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NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum signing ceremony - 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague

Handout photo - Allies sign a number of new multinational projects and expanding existing ones. Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom committed to the joint acquisition, storage, transportation and management of stockpiles of defence critical raw materials, including throughrecycling existing products, during the opening of the NATO Public Forum - 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24, 2025. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum signing ceremony - 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague

Handout photo - Allies sign a number of new multinational projects and expanding existing ones. Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom committed to the joint acquisition, storage, transportation and management of stockpiles of defence critical raw materials, including throughrecycling existing products, during the opening of the NATO Public Forum - 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24, 2025. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Cleanup Efforts Continue - Spain

A woman walks past a thank you sign on November 9, 2024, in Aldaia, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. The search for possible victims of the DANA in the province of Valencia continues today with the deployment of search teams in the deepest areas of the Albufera, while work also continues in the area of the Magro River, the Rambla de Poio, the mouth of the Turia River and the sea. According to the first Emergencies report on the impact of the DANA, about 2,450 firefighters from more than 40 agencies are operating in the areas affected by the floods, in addition to 8,000 military personnel, including 52 divers. In addition, 25,000 hectares have been affected in Valencia by the cold drop. As for the number of victims, only in the province of Valencia, 215 people have been confirmed dead due to the SWD and at least 78 people are still missing. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten days in Valencia after the passage of the DANA

A Merry Christmas sign in Paiporta, on November 8, 2024, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Ten days after the tragedy, emergency services are pushing the search for missing persons in Valencia to the limit. The number of fatalities remains at 219 and the number of missing persons is 78. Today, the Government announced that the next Council of Ministers will approve new aid for those affected by the DANA, which will be returned in five to seven years. Photo by Eduardo Manzana / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

A protester holds a sign saying "Biden helps. BB kills them" at a demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages held by Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

A protester holds a sign that says "Stop the war" at a demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages held by Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

A demonstrator holds a sign that says the names of the hostages who were murdered in a demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages in the captivity of Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

Right-wing ultra-Orthodox demonstrators argue, holding a sign that says "Bibi", with demonstrators from the demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages held by Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

A demonstrator holds a sign that says "Bibi their blood is on your hands" at a demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages held by Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

A woman holds a sign that says "Take to the streets!" At a demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages held by Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protestors Block Roads - Jerusalem

A woman holds a sign saying "Murderer" at a demonstration at the entrance to Jerusalem for the release of the hostages, following the news of the murder of six hostages held by Hamas, on September 1, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Massive demonstrations swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives. Crowds estimated by Israeli media to number up to 500,000 strong demonstrated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do more to bring home the remaining 101 hostages, about of a third of whom Israeli officials estimate have died. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

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Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

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Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

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Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

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Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Election

Opposition professor and analyst Sadegh Zibakalam who’s on a sick leave from prison shows his inky index finger as well as a victory sign after having cast his vote at a polling station in Tehran on July 5, 2024. Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, Iranian state news agency Press TV reported Saturday citing the country’s election headquarters, beating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote at a time of tensions at home and abroad. Pezeshkian was elected in a second round of voting after securing the highest number of ballots in the first round, ahead of Jalili. The first round saw the lowest voter turnout for a presidential election since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Election

Opposition professor and analyst Sadegh Zibakalam who’s on a sick leave from prison shows his inky index finger as well as a victory sign after having cast his vote at a polling station in Tehran on July 5, 2024. Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, Iranian state news agency Press TV reported Saturday citing the country’s election headquarters, beating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote at a time of tensions at home and abroad. Pezeshkian was elected in a second round of voting after securing the highest number of ballots in the first round, ahead of Jalili. The first round saw the lowest voter turnout for a presidential election since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979. Photo by Khoshiran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Vote Legislative Elections - Briancon

A sign indicates the entrance to polling station number one, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, June 30, 2024. The French vote for the first round of early legislative elections. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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12th Book Arsenal Festival kicks off in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 30, 2024 - The 12th Book Arsenal International Festival takes place at the Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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12th Book Arsenal Festival kicks off in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 30, 2024 - The 12th Book Arsenal International Festival takes place at the Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ceasefire Protest - Tel Aviv

Left demonstrators hold a sign that says "36,000" referring to the number of Palestinians killed since the beginning of the war in a demonstration against the bombing in Rafah in which dozens of Palestinians were killed and for a ceasefire, on May 27, 2024, in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ceasefire Protest - Tel Aviv

Left demonstrators hold a sign that says "36,000" referring to the number of Palestinians killed since the beginning of the war in a demonstration against the bombing in Rafah in which dozens of Palestinians were killed and for a ceasefire, on May 27, 2024, in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

A protester holds a sign during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kenya, Uganda sign agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation

STORY: Kenya, Uganda sign agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan President William Ruto welcoming visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 16, 2024 2. various of signing ceremony and the two presidents 3. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President STORYLINE: Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a number of agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation. One of the agreements allows Uganda to import and transit refined petroleum products through Kenya from producer jurisdictions, resolving challenges faced by Uganda's petroleum sector, Kenyan President William Ruto said. "We are confident that these instruments will consolidate our strong relationship and anchor it on a transformative trajectory," Ruto said during a joint press briefing with visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. SOUNDBITE (English):

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Anti-War Protests - Israel

On municipal elections day, activists hold a series of signs at an anti-war protest in the center of Tel Aviv in Habima Square. Two activists hold a banner that displays the number 30,000, which is the current death toll in Gaza as reported by the Gazan Health Ministry. The sign has clearly been re-written over time, as the death toll continues to rise and rise. February 27, 2024. Photo by Emily Glick/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)ITALY-NAPLES-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-NAPOLI VS FIORENTINA

(230508) -- NAPLES, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Napoli's fans make a sign of number "3" in tribune before the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Fiorentina in Naples, Italy, May 7, 2023. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

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Air China launches flights to Türkiye's Istanbul Airport

STORY: Air China launches flights to Türkiye's Istanbul Airport SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul Airport in Türkiye 2. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Air China launched its flights to and from Istanbul with a ceremony held at Istanbul Airport on Friday, boosting close ties between Türkiye and China, local media reported. Speaking at the ceremony, Selahattin Bilgen, acting CEO of Istanbul Airport, said Istanbul-Beijing reciprocal flights will further strengthen the commercial, tourist, and cultural relations of the two countries, reported the Ihlas News Agency. Bilgen said that the cooperation between Air China and Istanbul Airport is a positive sign for boosting regional and global air transport and international connectivity. The number of Chinese airlines served at Istanbul Airport has reached four with Air China, according to Bilgen. Xinhua News Agency correspo

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March For Ceasefire - Tel Aviv

Demonstrators watch the demonstration for the return of the abducted and for an immediate prisoner deal. The evening before, it became known that the IDF shot dead three Israeli hostages in Gaza. The sign reads 128, like the number of hostages remaining in captivity. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Resettlement Housing Allocation in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - Residents mark the captured housing number in front of a public sign at the housing distribution site of Xiaoyang Community in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, November 18, 2023. It is reported that the construction of resettlement housing is the largest local "public support project", about 2,200 new housing units have been completed this year, and residents will gradually usher in the relocation.

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Renaming of streets continues in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 30, 2023 - A sign with the number of a bus, Odesa, southern Ukraine

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CHINA-YUNNAN-JIANGCHENG-WILD ELEPHANTS (CN)

(230723) -- JIANGCHENG, July 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member places a cordon sign on a road where wild Asian elephants are found in Jiangcheng County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on July 19, 2023. Thanks to uncompromising environmental and wildlife protection efforts, the population of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan has been growing in recent years. Feeling much safer than before, some of these elephants have become increasingly "rampant," and a daring "group tour" of an elephant family in the province even made a great scene in the global cyberspace back in 2021. Jiangcheng County, which boasts a noticeable number of wild elephants, has inaugurated a special squad to monitor their movements. Once an elephant is found near a village, members of the squad would rush in, and deter it in a non-voilent manner. But if they fail to do so, cordon signs would be placed on site and warning messages would be sent to the villagers. While staying indoor to avoid confrontation with these naughty giants, village

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U.S.-NEW YORK-AIR POLLUTION-WILDFIRE

(230608) -- NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A cyclist rides a bike passing an air quality alert sign in New York, the United States on June 7, 2023. Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada has triggered air quality alerts in a number of U.S. states, with the sky over New York City rapidly darkening Wednesday afternoon and New York State Governor Kathy Hochul calling the worsening air quality "an emergency crisis." TO GO WITH "Feature: New Yorkers suffer over smoke from Canadian wildfires" (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-NAPLES-FOOTBALL-SERIE A-NAPOLI VS FIORENTINA

(230508) -- NAPLES, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Napoli's fans make a sign of number "3" in tribune before the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Fiorentina in Naples, Italy, May 7, 2023. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

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India's daily domestic air traffic hits record high

STORY: India's daily domestic air traffic hits record high DATELINE: May 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of airport and passengers 3. various of plane STORYLINE: India's domestic air traffic numbers on a single day hit a record high, officials said Tuesday. The breakthrough surpassing the pre-COVID-19 average was reached on April 30. On April 30, 456,082 passengers flew on 2,978 flights across the country, according to a statement issued by the federal ministry of civil aviation. Federal civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia viewed the milestone as synonymous with the country's growth. "Post-COVID-19, skyrocketing domestic air passenger numbers are a sign of India's rising growth and prosperity," Scindia wrote on social media. According to ministry figures, the total flight movements on April 30 were 5,947, and the total number of passengers, including departures, was 913,336. Local media quoted ministry s

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India's tourism industry bounces back with increase in foreign visitors

STORY: India's tourism industry bounces back with increase in foreign visitors DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of tourists STORYLINE: The Indian tourism sector has received a much-needed boost with an increase in foreign tourist arrivals. According to data from the Bureau of Immigration, the number of foreign tourists who visited India in 2022 was 6.19 million, as compared to 1.52 million in the year 2021. This increase in foreign tourists is seen as a sign of revival after the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, India had seen 10.93 million foreign tourist arrivals in the year 2019. The Indian government has taken several initiatives to boost tourism and increase foreign tourist arrivals. The federal government has been providing financial assistance to local governments for the development of tourism-related infrastructure. This is aimed at providing a better experience for visitors and promoting tourism i

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ITALY-ROME-TOURISM-CHINESE LANGUAGE SERVICES

(230328) -- ROME, March 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 27, 2023 shows a Chinese sign at the Fiumicino airport in Rome, Italy. Italy has been included on a second list of 40 destinations under a pilot program rolled out by China to resume outbound group travel. As the number of passenger flights between the two countries rebounds, more Chinese tourists are expected. Many public facilities and scenic areas in Italy now offer Chinese language services. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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ITALY-ROME-TOURISM-CHINESE LANGUAGE SERVICES

(230328) -- ROME, March 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 27, 2023 shows a Chinese sign at the Fiumicino airport in Rome, Italy. Italy has been included on a second list of 40 destinations under a pilot program rolled out by China to resume outbound group travel. As the number of passenger flights between the two countries rebounds, more Chinese tourists are expected. Many public facilities and scenic areas in Italy now offer Chinese language services. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-PROTEST-NUCLEAR-CONTAMINATED WASTEWATER

(230312) -- TOKYO, March 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sign that reads "do not dump contaminated wastewater into the sea" is pictured during a protest near the headquarters of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in Tokyo, Japan, March 11, 2023. Saturday marks the 12th year after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan, which is also known in the country as the Great East Japan Earthquake. On March 11, 2011, an ensuing tsunami also led to core meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant operated by TEPCO, resulting in a level-7 nuclear accident. The Japanese government said in January that starting in this spring or summer, over 1 million tons of radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant will be released into the Pacific. In front of the TEPCO headquarters in Tokyo, a large number of people gathered early Saturday to express their strong opposition to the discharge plan by holding various banners and signs, or handing out leaflets. TO GO WITH "Feature: 12 years after Fukushima quake, Ja

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Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy

STORY: Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister 3. various of sea in Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister "The increase in the number of tourists entering Thailand from China and other countries is a good sign for Thailan

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Couple fix padlock to "Bridge of Love" in Serbia

VRNJACKA BANJA, Serbia - A young couple add a padlock to many others left on the railings of a pedestrian bridge in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia, as seen in this file photo taken on June 11, 2014. The bridge is called the "Bridge of Love" due to the huge number of padlocks left on the railings by couples as a sign of their everlasting love.

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Scores of padlocks left on "Bridge of Love" in Serbia

VRNJACKA BANJA, Serbia - A pedestrian bridge in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia, seen in this file photo taken on June 11, 2014, is called the "Bridge of Love" due to the huge number of padlocks left on bridge railings by couples as a sign of their everlasting love.

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Japan's notorious suicide site near Mt. Fuji

KOFU, Japan - Photo taken in April 2012 shows a sign standing near the entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai forest, a notorious magnet for those wishing to commit suicide, in Yamanashi Prefecture, which reads: ''Life is a precious gift from your parents'' and ''Please do not worry all by yourself and talk to us.'' A help line number is also provided. The message is intended to deter those entering the forest that stretches northwest of Mt. Fuji with suicidal thoughts from killing themselves.

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Japanese, Russian foreign ministers sign agreement

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba (2nd from R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2nd from L) sign an agreement on Jan. 28, 2012, at the Iikura Guest House in Tokyo to simplify procedures for obtaining business visas in an effort to increase business activities as well as the number of visitors between the two countries.

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More S. Koreans visit Japan to hike mountains

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - A 56-year-old South Korean hiker points at a directional sign written in Hangul characters on a trail on Mt. Karakuni in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Jan. 9, 2011. The number of South Korean climbers and hikers has been surging since 2007. Over 3,000 South Koreans seem to visit Japan annually to hike mountains, according to Japan National Tourism Organization and others.

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Seattle's Ichiro 2 hits away from 200

TORONTO, Canada - Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki returns to the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sept. 22, 2010. A spectator in the bleachers was seen holding a sign saying 198, the number of hits Ichiro has belted this year on his way to an unprecedented 10th consecutive 200-hit season.

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Giants move 1 win from CL title

TOKYO, Japan - A Yomiuri Giants fan holds a sign reading ''M1,'' meaning the Giants' ''magic number'' is at one more game for the Central League title as the Giants beat the Chunichi Dragons 2-0 on Sept. 22, 2009, at Tokyo Dome.

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Union for ex-Nova teachers files report against new employer

OSAKA, Japan - A labor union for teachers who worked at the now-bankrupt language school chain Nova Corp. filed a report Feb. 15 with the Osaka District Court saying the teachers' current employer G.communication Co. has dismissed a number of staffers against its initial accord to rehire all. Photo shows foreign language teachers claiming in a gathering in Osaka the same day that G.communication has failed to write and sign employment contracts with the teachers in violation of the labor standards law.

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(1)Japan, S. Korea seek to double number of tourists

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Nobuteru Ishihara (L) and South Korean Minister of Culture and Tourism Chung Dong Chae sign at a Tokyo hotel on July 22 a joint statement calling for mutual efforts to double the number of tourists from their own country visiting the other by 2010.

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Crossings from Russia at the Vaalimaa border station in Finland

A sign telling that milk and meat products can't be brought from to Finland at the Vaalimaa border check point between Russia and Finland in Virolahti, Finland, on September 23, 2022. According to the Finnish Border Guard traffic at border crossings into Finland has been increasingly busy so that the number of Russians coming to Finland has doubled in a week. LEHTIKUVA / SASU MAKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Sasu Makinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Crossings from Russia at the Vaalimaa border station in Finland

A sign at the Vaalimaa border check point between Finland and Russia, towards the direction of Russia in Virolahti, Finland, on September 23, 2022. According to the Finnish Border Guard traffic at border crossings into Finland has been increasingly busy so that the number of Russians coming to Finland has doubled in a week. LEHTIKUVA / SASU MAKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Sasu Makinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)