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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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Golf: Lee Ji Hee wins 2nd major title in Japan

HACHIMANTAI, Japan, Sept. 10 Kyodo - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee holds the winner's trophy after her victory in the LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup at Appi Kogen Golf Club in Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture, on Sept. 10, 2017. Lee picked up her second major title and 22nd career win on the Japan LPGA Tour.

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Uemura ends career with victory

HAKUBA, Japan - Japanese moguls skier Aiko Uemura takes a second air jump during her first run in the women's final at the freestyle skiing national championships in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on March 27, 2014. Uemura won the eighth national title of her career in her last competitive appearance. The five-time Olympian won the overall World Cup crown in the 2007-2008 season and two titles at the 2009 world freestyle championships.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) is pictured with Michael Chang (R) and Dante Bottini of his coaching team after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori is pictured after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

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Takanashi grabs 17th World Cup title

YAMAGATA, Japan - Photo shows (from L) Germany's Carina Vogt, Japan's Sara Takanashi and Bigna Windmueller of Switzerland at the award ceremony of a women's individual World Cup ski jumping event at Zao in the city of Yamagata, northern Japan, on Jan. 19, 2014. Takanashi won the meet to claim her 17th title, setting a Japanese record for career World Cup wins. Vogt and Windmueller finished second and third, respectively.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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ISU Grand Prix Final

FUKUOKA, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the ISU Grand Prix Final figure skating competition in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2013. Asada won her second straight Grand Prix Final title and the fourth of her career.

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Kobayashi claims 1st Japan Open title

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Japan's Masanori Kobayashi tees off on the 14th hole of the final round of the Japan Open golf event in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2013. Kobayashi captured his first career domestic major, surging out of second place with a 4-under 67 to win the Japan Open, a day after the final round was postponed due to rain.

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Kobayashi claims 1st Japan Open title

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Japan's Masanori Kobayashi holds the trophy after winning the Japan Open golf event in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2013. Kobayashi captured his first career domestic major, surging out of second place with a 4-under 67 to win the Japan Open, a day after the final round was postponed due to rain.

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Yokomine wins Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic golf

MIHAMA, Japan - Japan's Sakura Yokomine holds the victor's trophy after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 22, 2013. Yokomine finished at 15-under-par 201 to capture the second title of the season, posting her 20th career win.

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Sonoda wins Nagashima Invit'l

CHITOSE, Japan - Japan's Shunsuke Sonoda (R) receives the victor's trophy from Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima after winning the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational at The North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 7, 2013. Sonoda earned his second career title with an event record total of 20-under-par 268.

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Sonoda wins Nagashima Invit'l

CHITOSE, Japan - Japan's Shunsuke Sonoda holds the victor's trophy after winning the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational at The North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 7, 2013. Sonoda earned his second career title with an event record total of 20-under-par 268.

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Hori wins Earth Mondahmin Cup

SODEGAURA, Japan - Japan's Natsuka Hori holds the victor's trophy after winning the Earth Mondahmin Cup at Camellia Hills Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on June 30, 2013. Hori finished at 21-under-par 267 to earn her second career title.

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Morita wins Chukyo TV Ladies

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Rikako Morita holds the victor's trophy after winning the Chukyo TV Ladies at Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino Course in Aichi Prefecture on May 26, 2013. Morita finished at 8-under 208 to capture her second win of the season and her fourth career title.

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Whale Capture nets 1st G1 title

TOKYO, Japan - Fourth pick Whale Capture (R) harpoons her first career Grade 1 title in the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on May 13, 2012, defeating favorite and 2010 filly's Triple Crown champion Apapane. To the left is seventh choice Donau Blue, who came in second.

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Whale Capture nets 1st G1 title

TOKYO, Japan - Fourth pick Whale Capture (front R) harpoons her first career Grade 1 title in the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Racecourse on May 13, 2012, defeating favorite and 2010 filly's Triple Crown champion Apapane. To the left is seventh choice Donau Blue, who came in second. (Pool photo)

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Saito wins JLPGA season opener

NANJO, Japan - Japan's Airi Saito smiles after sinking her par putt at the second hole in a playoff at Ryukyu Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on March 4, 2012, winning her first career title at the Japan LPGA season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies.

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Suzuki at NHK Trophy figure skating

SAPPORO, Japan - Akiko Suzuki performs in the women's free program at the NHK Trophy figure skating Grand Prix event at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2011. Suzuki, silver medalist at Skate Canada in October, held onto her lead from the short program for her second career Grand Prix title.

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Suzuki at NHK Trophy figure skating

SAPPORO, Japan - Akiko Suzuki performs in the women's free program at the NHK Trophy figure skating Grand Prix event at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2011. Suzuki, silver medalist at Skate Canada in October, held onto her lead from the short program for her second career Grand Prix title.

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Suzuki at NHK Trophy figure skating

SAPPORO, Japan - Akiko Suzuki performs in the women's free program at the NHK Trophy figure skating Grand Prix event at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 12, 2011. Suzuki, silver medalist at Skate Canada in October, held onto her lead from the short program for her second career Grand Prix title.

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Hakuho congratulates Harumafuji

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) pats ozeki Harumafuji on his back to congratulate his fellow Mongolian on his victory at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 23, 2011. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Harumafuji wins 2nd career title at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji responds to cheer from fans at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 23, 2011, shortly after defeating his compatriot yokozuna Hakuho. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Harumafuji wins 2nd career title at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (C) is congratulated by fans in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2011, after defeating compatriot yokozuna Hakuho earlier in the day. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Harumafuji beats Hakuho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) sends yokozuna Hakuho out of the dohyo at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 23, 2011, capturing his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Both wrestlers are Mongolians.

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Hakuho after defeat to Harumafuji

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho is pictured at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 23, 2011, shortly after being defeated by his compatriot ozeki Harumafuji. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Harumafuji wins 2nd career title at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (C), surrounded by his fellow Isegahama Stable wrestlers and their supporters, lifts a sea bream, an auspicious fish in Japan, in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2011, after defeating his compatriot yokozuna Hakuho earlier in the day. Harumafuji captured his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Harumafuji beats Hakuho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) sends yokozuna Hakuho out of the dohyo at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 23, 2011, capturing his second career title on the penultimate day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Both wrestlers are Mongolians.

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Miyamoto wins 2nd Tour C'ship title

KASAMA, Japan - Katsumasa Miyamoto reacts after winning the Japan Golf Tour Championship tournament for the second time in his career at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 6, 2010. Miyamoto closed with a 4-over 75 for a 5-under 279 total.

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Miyamoto wins 2nd Tour C'ship title

KASAMA, Japan - Katsumasa Miyamoto poses with the winner's trophy after winning the Japan Golf Tour Championship tournament for the second time in his career at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 6, 2010. Miyamoto closed with a 4-over 75 for a 5-under 279 total.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato acknowledges the gallery after winning the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 10th hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato hits her second shot on the third hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 11th hole during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Miyazato wins Honda PTT LPGA Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Japan's Ai Miyazato sinks a birdie on the third green during the final round of the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 21, 2010. Miyazato won the second LPGA title in her career with 21-under 267.

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Song wins Mizuno Classic by 3 strokes, Ochoa ties for 2nd

SHIMA, Japan - Song Bo Bae of South Korea reacts after winning the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. The Japan-based South Korean won her third career Japan LPGA title and second of the season following the Japan Women's Open in October.

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Song wins Mizuno Classic by 3 strokes, Ochoa ties for 2nd

SHIMA, Japan - Song Bo Bae of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. The Japan-based South Korean won her third career Japan LPGA title and second of the season following the Japan Women's Open in October.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm reacts after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets at the Korea Open. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm holds the trophy at an award ceremony for the Korea Open after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Date Krumm wins Korea Open

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Kimiko Date Krumm responds to cheering spectators after claiming a WTA title on Sept. 27, 2009, completing her remarkable comeback by beating Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues in straight sets at the Korea Open. Date Krumm, who surprised the tennis world by announcing her return to the game in April last year after a 12-year hiatus, beat second-seeded Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-3 to claim her eighth career singles title on the eve of her 39th birthday.

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Lim gets 2nd career JLPGA win in playoff

TOYOTA, Japan - South Korea's Lim Eun A holds up the victory trophy for her second career Japan LPGA title May 24, beating Yuko Mitsuka with a par on the third hole of a playoff at the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open at Chukyo Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture.

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Kaltenboeck comes from behind to win STV Cup ski jumping

SAPPORO, Japan - Austria's Bastian Kaltenboeck soars through the air during his second jump at the STV Cup at the K-120 Okurayama hill in Sapporo on Jan. 13. Kaltenboeck won his eighth career title on the Continental Cup, the second-tier international circuit, with 286.1 points.

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Venus Williams falls to Virginie Razzano in Japan Open final

TOKYO, Japan - No. 5 seed Virginie Razzano of France lifts the winner's trophy after defeating top seed Venus Williams 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 in the Japan Open final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6. It was the second WTA victory for Razzano, ranked 33rd in the world. She won her first career WTA title in Guangzhou, China, the previous week.

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Venus Williams falls to Virginie Razzano in Japan Open final

TOKYO, Japan - No. 5 seed Virginie Razzano of France returns a shot to top seed Venus Williams in the Japan Open final at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6, prevailing 4-6, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4. It was the second WTA victory for Razzano, ranked 33rd in the world. She won her first career WTA title in Guangzhou, China, the previous week.

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Veteran Shiroto in position for 1st career win

CHONAN, Japan - Yuka Shiroto watches her tee shot during the second round of the Itoen Ladies at Great Island Club on Nov. 11. She put together another solid round to set herself up for the first title of her 13-plus-year professional career.

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Japan's Oda wins at Skate America, 2nd Grand Prix title

HARTFORD, United States - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs during the men's free skate program at the 2006 Skate America Figure skating competition at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on Oct. 27. Oda won his career second Grand Prix title Friday, earning his highest score at Skate America.

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Japan's Oda wins at Skate America, 2nd Grand Prix title

HARTFORD, United States - Japan's Nobunari Oda jumps during the men's free skate program at the 2006 Skate America Figure skating competition at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on Oct. 27. Oda won his career second Grand Prix title Friday, earning his highest score at Skate America.

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Asashoryu wins in autumn sumo, but loses to Chiyotaikai

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) fell to his second defeat in a brawl with ozeki Chiyotaikai (R) with one day remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 23. But he claimed his 18th career Emperor's Cup when compatriot Ama, his closest rival in the title race, was tossed down by ozeki Tochiazuma to fall to a fourth defeat in an earlier bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan.