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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of the Grand Ring, the symbol for Expo 2025 Osaka, on the Yumeshima artificial island in Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of the Grand Ring, the symbol for Expo 2025 Osaka, on the Yumeshima artificial island in Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of pavilions on the Yumeshima artificial island in Osaka, Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of pavilions on the Yumeshima artificial island in Osaka, Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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Tanzanian college students shine in Chinese language competition

STORY: Tanzanian college students shine in Chinese language competition SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANI NJOHOLE, Sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education 3. various of the competition and awarding ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held on Wednesday in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam, with students from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. "This is my lifetime achievement," said Amani Njohole, a sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education. He was declared the winner after competing with 11 other contestants. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANI NJOHOLE, Sophomore at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education "I will participate

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Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals

STORY: Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening of the competition 2. students participating in the competition and the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Elisabeth Van Nieuwamerongen, a sophomore, triumphed in the Confucius Institute competition at the University of Malta, earning a spot in the global competition in China, with her Chinese speech on cultural integration. In a display of linguistic prowess and cultural appreciation, students from the Confucius Institute participated in the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition on Friday, featuring speeches and a talent show. Expressing her excitement to Xinhua, Van Nieuwamerongen said: "I am looking forward to meeting people from other countries in China. It will be a great opportunity to communicate and become friends." She also voiced her hope to further improve her Chinese

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UK students demonstrate Chinese proficiency in global language competition

STORY: UK students demonstrate Chinese proficiency in global language competition SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Bridge competition in London 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NATHAN EVANS, Student at Pinner High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU JIAYU, Chinese teacher at Pinner High School STORYLINE: The United Kingdom (UK) hosted regional finals for a global Chinese language competition in London on Thursday, with contestants from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. Students from 37 secondary schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland competed in the regional finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students. Altogether 17 students won prizes in the individual competition category while six teams were awarded prizes in the group category. In the group competition, about 60 students from

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Wushu championship, performance celebrate Dragon Year in Egypt

STORY: Wushu championship, performance celebrate Dragon Year in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMI ABDULLAH, Wushu performer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OMAR MAMDOUH, Wushu performer STORYLINE: Festive red lanterns glowed alongside Egyptian and Chinese flags, setting a vibrant scene as the Egyptian Wushu Kung Fu Federation hosted a joyous ceremony at Cairo International Stadium. The ceremony, held on Tuesday evening, celebrated cultural exchange and athletic prowess through Wushu performances and folk dances. To celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, a colorful dragon dance heralded the ceremony, followed by Wushu performances by Egyptian athletes dressed in traditional Chinese costumes. Among the performers was 28-year-old Sami Abdullah, a multi-time Wushu champion in Egypt. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMI ABDULLAH, Wushu performer "These act

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Hungarian legendary gymnast Agnes Keleti turns 103

STORY: Hungarian legendary gymnast Agnes Keleti turns 103 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): ADAM SCHMIDT, Hungarian Secretary of State for Sports 2. various of Agnes Keleti STORYLINE: Hungarian legendary gymnast Agnes Keleti celebrated her 103rd birthday in Budapest on Tuesday. This remarkable milestone not only marks her longevity but solidifies her status as the world's oldest living Olympic champion. Her athletic prowess led her to win five Olympic gold medals - a testament to her skill and dedication. She first captured gold in Helsinki in 1952 and followed with an astounding four golds in Melbourne in 1956. This incredible feat made her the most successful Hungarian female Olympian in history and firmly established her as a national treasure. However, Keleti's story extends beyond her Olympic glory. Surviving the horrors of World War II, she exemplified resilience and strength, attrib

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Dutch surfers enjoy annual Surfing Santas event

STORY: Dutch surfers enjoy annual Surfing Santas event SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SPORTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the annual Surfing Santas at the Scheveningen beach in The Hague STORYLINE: An annual surfing event called Surfing Santas was held on Saturday at the picturesque Scheveningen beach in The Hague, the Netherlands. This unique and festive tradition has evolved from a local gathering into a nationwide spectacle, uniting surfers from all corners of the country. Transforming the sandy expanse in front of Beach Club Hart into a sea of red and white, Surfing Santas has become a must-attend event for both locals and visitors seeking a distinctive twist on the traditional holiday celebrations. Participants of all ages take to the frigid waters of the North Sea, showcasing their surfing prowess while donning the iconic Santa Claus attire. The event not only offers a thrilling display of surfing s

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Algeria's Int'l Public Works Fair fosters partnerships for infrastructure development

STORY: Algeria's Int'l fosters partnerships for infrastructure development SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the International Public Works Fair in Algiers STORYLINE: The ongoing International Public Works Fair in Algeria (SITP) provides a platform for foreign firms to join hands in advancing the North African nation's infrastructure. Running until Nov. 18 and featuring Türkiye as the distinguished guest of honor, this event underscores Algeria's commitment to expanding its infrastructure, including the railway network, particularly in remote desert regions. Chinese construction firms said they are eager to explore new opportunities following the government's announcement of the ambitious project of extending the railway network nationwide. The fair also acts as a platform for economic operators to showcase their prowess and innovations, and engage with potential collaborators. Xinhua News Agency corresponde

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Asia's leading flower trading market mirrors China's economic vitality

STORY: Asia's leading flower trading market mirrors China's economic vitality DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kunming Dounan Flower Market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAN CHONGJUN, CEO of Yunnan Dounan Flower Industry Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist 4. various of the Kunming Dounan Flower Market 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIANG QUN, Store chief of ZTO Express STORYLINE: Flower trade is booming at the Kunming Dounan Flower Market in southwest China's Yunnan Province, especially after dark. As Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market and a reliable barometer of China's flower market prowess, the market has exported flowers to more than 40 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAN CHONGJUN, CEO of Yunnan Dounan Flower Industry Group "Flowers are traded for about 21 hours a day, starting at 4:00 a.m. About over 30 million stems of flowers are transacted here on an average day. The market has more than 7,600 s

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Briancon Illustration

The Asfeld bridge, a real work of art, combining technical and aesthetic prowess, this bridge was built to ensure the connection between the upper town and the forts located on the left bank of the Durance, France on July 03, 2023. Briancon is considered the highest city in France, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Briancon Illustration

The Asfeld bridge, a real work of art, combining technical and aesthetic prowess, this bridge was built to ensure the connection between the upper town and the forts located on the left bank of the Durance, France on July 03, 2023. Briancon is considered the highest city in France, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Briancon Illustration

The Asfeld bridge, a real work of art, combining technical and aesthetic prowess, this bridge was built to ensure the connection between the upper town and the forts located on the left bank of the Durance, France on July 03, 2023. Briancon is considered the highest city in France, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Briancon Illustration

The Asfeld bridge, a real work of art, combining technical and aesthetic prowess, this bridge was built to ensure the connection between the upper town and the forts located on the left bank of the Durance, France on July 03, 2023. Briancon is considered the highest city in France, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tanzanian university students show prowess in Chinese language competition

STORY: Tanzanian university students show prowess in Chinese language competition DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition at the University of Dar es Salaam 2. various of the performance at the competition 3. various of the awards ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE (English): EVERIUS GOZIBETH RWABANGI, Student at the University of Dar es Salaam STORYLINE: Twelve students from Tanzania's three higher learning institutions showed their skills in the Chinese language during the 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition held here Friday. At the competition organized by Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the CI at the University of Dodoma and Confucius Classroom at the State University of Zanzibar, the contestants were assessed by a panel of judges in their skills in the Chinese language, including Chinese oral speech, knowledge about

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(230618) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Siping (L), cultural counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania, presents a certificate to a winner of the Chinese Language Competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on June 16, 2023. Twelve students from Tanzania's three higher learning institutions showed their skills in the Chinese language during the 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition held here Friday. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian university students show their prowess in Chinese language during competition" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(230618) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian students perform their talents during the Chinese Language Competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on June 16, 2023. Twelve students from Tanzania's three higher learning institutions showed their skills in the Chinese language during the 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition held here Friday. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian university students show their prowess in Chinese language during competition" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(230618) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian students perform their talents during the Chinese Language Competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on June 16, 2023. Twelve students from Tanzania's three higher learning institutions showed their skills in the Chinese language during the 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition held here Friday. TO GO WITH "Tanzanian university students show their prowess in Chinese language during competition" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BENGALURU-ENERGY WEEK-INAUGURATION

(230206) -- BENGALURU, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the inauguration ceremony of the India Energy Week 2023 at Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka state, India, Feb. 6, 2023. The India Energy Week 2023 kickstarted Monday with the aim to showcase the country's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse. (Str/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BENGALURU-ENERGY WEEK-INAUGURATION

(230206) -- BENGALURU, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) is presented a jacket, which is made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate bottles, at the inauguration ceremony of the India Energy Week 2023 at Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka state, India, Feb. 6, 2023. The India Energy Week 2023 kickstarted Monday with the aim to showcase the country's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse. (Str/Xinhua)

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Czech works as brewmaster in Noto, Japan

KANAZAWA, Japan - Jiri Kotynek from the Czech Republic, home to the Pilsner Urquell brand of beer, holds a glass of locally brewed beer on July 22, 2014, at the Okunoto Beer Japan Sea Club in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, where he serves as a brewmaster. He makes the most of his technical prowess honed in his home country at the brewery run by a welfare facility in the central Japan prefecture facing the Sea of Japan.

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Japan in training session in Bonn

BONN, Germany - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara (R) shows his attacking prowess during a training session in Bonn on June 15 ahead of the June 18 World Cup group F match against Croatia. At left is Teruyuki Moniwa.

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SDF deploys unit for anti-WMD proliferation drill in S. China Sea

SINGAPORE, Singapore - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force member shows off prowess in overpowering a crew member (2nd from R) of a ''suspect vessel'' to Japanese journalists during a drill under the Proliferation Security Initiative on Aug. 15 on board the Shirane, berthed at Changi Naval Base, Singapore's largest naval base located on the eastern corner of the island. Thirteen countries are taking part in the five-day drill aimed at combating proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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CHINA-TIANJIN-CPC-NATIONAL CONGRESS DELEGATE-ZHANG LIMING (CN)

(220928) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Liming (R) explains to local residents how to guarantee the safe use of electricity at a residential community in Binhai New Area of north China's Tianjin, July 15, 2022. Zhang Liming, a delegate to the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is well-known for his innovative prowess. TO GO WITH "Profile: A CPC national congress delegate pursuing innovation" (Photo by Li Jin/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-CPC-NATIONAL CONGRESS DELEGATE-ZHANG LIMING (CN)

(220928) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Liming (R) with his colleague of State Grid Tianjin Binhai Electric Power Supply Company checks the ammeter for a resident in Binhai New Area of north China's Tianjin, July 15, 2022. Zhang Liming, a delegate to the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is well-known for his innovative prowess. TO GO WITH "Profile: A CPC national congress delegate pursuing innovation" (Photo by Li Jin/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-CPC-NATIONAL CONGRESS DELEGATE-ZHANG LIMING (CN)

(220928) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Liming (L) and his colleague adjust a fourth-generation robot in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 8, 2022. Zhang Liming, a delegate to the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is well-known for his innovative prowess. TO GO WITH "Profile: A CPC national congress delegate pursuing innovation" (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-CPC-NATIONAL CONGRESS DELEGATE-ZHANG LIMING (CN)

(220928) -- TIANJIN, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Liming and his colleague adjust a fourth-generation robot in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 8, 2022. Zhang Liming, a delegate to the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is well-known for his innovative prowess. TO GO WITH "Profile: A CPC national congress delegate pursuing innovation" (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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Japan to develop high-tech space suit ahead of U.S. moon project

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is considering developing a high-tech space suit (in an artist's image) to participate in a project envisaged by the United States to send astronauts to the moon in 2018, agency officials said Dec. 21. They said that by drawing on technological prowess from the nation's academia, industry and government sectors, the agency is hoping to produce a suit for astronauts to wear when conducting exploration activities on the surface of the moon. (Kyodo)

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Pre RoboFesta Kansai 2001

A robot created by Daihatsu Motor Co. demonstrates its prowess at Pre RoboFesta Kansai 2001 in Osaka, by pulling a rickshaw with a family of three onboard

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Event to see disaster robot's prowess in virtual space in Oct.

A model robot shown in this undated photo from the Japan Virtual Robotics Challenge website will be used in the country's first competition in developing computer programs that will move the robot to clear barriers in a simulated quake-caused multiple car crash in a tunnel to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 7-10, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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SDF deploys unit for anti-WMD proliferation drill in S. China Se

SINGAPORE, Singapore - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force member shows off prowess in overpowering a crew member (2nd from R) of a ''suspect vessel'' to Japanese journalists during a drill under the Proliferation Security Initiative on Aug. 15 on board the Shirane, berthed at Changi Naval Base, Singapore's largest naval base located on the eastern corner of the island. Thirteen countries are taking part in the five-day drill aimed at combating proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. (Kyodo)

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Japan in training session in Bonn

BONN, Germany - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara (R) shows his attacking prowess during a training session in Bonn on June 15 ahead of the June 18 World Cup group F match against Croatia. At left is Teruyuki Moniwa. (Kyodo)