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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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Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Shogi player Sota Fujii attends a press conference in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 20, 2023, a day after clinching the Kio title to become the second player in the history of the shogi board game to hold six major titles.

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Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Shogi player Sota Fujii holds a "sextuple crown" card during a press conference in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 20, 2023, a day after clinching the Kio title to become the second player in the history of the shogi board game to hold six major titles.

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Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Shogi player Sota Fujii holds a "sextuple crown" card during a press conference in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 20, 2023, a day after clinching the Kio title to become the second player in the history of the shogi board game to hold six major titles.

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Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Shogi player Sota Fujii holds a "sextuple crown" card during a press conference in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 20, 2023, a day after clinching the Kio title to become the second player in the history of the shogi board game to hold six major titles.

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Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii poses at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023, after clinching the Kio title by beating Akira Watanabe 3-1 in a best-of-five series. Fujii became only the second player in the history of the shogi board game to hold six major titles after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Fujii wins 6th shogi title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii reviews his match against Akira Watanabe after beating the defending champion 3-1 in a best-of-five series for the Kio title at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii, 20, now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (R) reviews his match against Akira Watanabe after beating the defending champion 3-1 in a best-of-five series for the Kio title at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii, 20, now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Celebration in Fujii's hometown

Celebration in Fujii's hometown

People in shogi player Sota Fujii's hometown Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, celebrate after the 20-year old won his sixth shogi title Kio by beating Akira Watanabe 3-1 in the best-of-five series in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Celebration in Fujii's hometown

Celebration in Fujii's hometown

People in shogi player Sota Fujii's hometown Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, celebrate after the 20-year old won his sixth shogi title Kio by beating Akira Watanabe 3-1 in the best-of-five series in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Celebration in Fujii's hometown

Celebration in Fujii's hometown

People in shogi player Sota Fujii's hometown Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, celebrate after the 20-year old won his sixth shogi title Kio by beating Akira Watanabe 3-1 in the best-of-five series in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Celebration in Fujii's hometown

Celebration in Fujii's hometown

People in shogi player Sota Fujii's hometown Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, celebrate after the 20-year old won his sixth shogi title Kio by beating Akira Watanabe 3-1 in the best-of-five series in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against Akira Watanabe after beating the defending champion 3-1 in a best-of-five series for the Kio title at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii, 20, now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii reviews his match against Akira Watanabe after beating the defending champion 3-1 in a best-of-five series for the Kio title at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii, 20, now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Fujii gets 6th shogi title

Shogi prodigy Sota Fujii (L) reviews his match against Akira Watanabe after beating the defending champion 3-1 in a best-of-five series for the Kio title at a hotel in the Tochigi Prefecture city of Nikko, eastern Japan, on March 19, 2023. Clinching the Kio, Fujii, 20, now holds six out of shogi's eight major titles, making him the second player in shogi history to do so after Yoshiharu Habu.

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

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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2013 Masters tournament

2013 Masters tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Angel Cabrera of Argentina tosses his putter after missing a birdie putt on the second hole in the playoff against Adam Scott of Australia in the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 14, 2013. Scott won the playoff to capture his first major title.

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Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Taiwan's Yani Tseng celebrates in the pond at the 18th hole after winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. She closed with a total of 13-under 275 to win her second major title.

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Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Taiwan's Yani Tseng jumps into the pond at the 18th hole to celebrate her victory in the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. She closed with a total of 13-under 275 to win her second major title.

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Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Taiwan's Yani Tseng holds up the winner's trophy after winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. She closed with a total of 13-under 275 to win her second major title.

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Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Hideo Hashimoto (R) vies with Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy during the second half of the final of the Emperor's Cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2010. Gamba beat Nagoya 4-1 to retain the major title.

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Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka defender Michihiro Yasuda (L) blocks a shot by Nagoya Grampus striker Keiji Tamada in the second half of the final of the Emperor's Cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2010. Gamba beat Nagoya 4-1 to retain the major title.

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Scotland's Matthew wins Women's British Open golf

Scotland's Matthew wins Women's British Open golf

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Catriona Matthew of Scotland tees off on the second hole during the final round of the Women's British Open Golf Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Course in England on Aug. 2. Matthew won the tournament by three strokes, capturing her first major title.

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Daiwa Major wins autumn Tenno-sho

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

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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Ho ousts Kondo in playoff to win JGT Championship

Ho ousts Kondo in playoff to win JGT Championship

MITO, Japan - South Korean S.K. Ho holds up his trophy at Shishido Hills Country Club after defeating overnight leader Tomohiro Kondo in a playoff to win his second major title of the season at the Japan Golf Tour Championship Shishido Hills Cup on July 4.

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(2)Ko wins Tour Championship, Fudo clinches money title

(2)Ko wins Tour Championship, Fudo clinches money title

SADOWARA, Japan - South Korea's Ko Woo Soon reacts after winning the Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Dec. 1. Japan Women's Open titlist Ko shot an even-par 71 to wrap up her second major title on the Japanese women's circuit on 6-under 278, two strokes clear of Kaori Higo, last year's Tour Championship winner.

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Golf: Japan Women's Open

Golf: Japan Women's Open

Minami Katsu hits off the fifth tee during the final round of the Japan Women's Open golf championship at Murasaki Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 2, 2022. Katsu won the championship, giving her the second major title of her career.

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Daiwa Major wins autumn Tenno-sho

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. (Kyodo)

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Daiwa Major wins autumn Tenno-sho

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) (Kyodo)

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Ho ousts Kondo in playoff to win JGT Championship

Ho ousts Kondo in playoff to win JGT Championship

MITO, Japan - South Korean S.K. Ho holds up his trophy at Shishido Hills Country Club after defeating overnight leader Tomohiro Kondo in a playoff to win his second major title of the season at the Japan Golf Tour Championship Shishido Hills Cup on July 4. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Lydia Ko wins 2nd straight major title

Golf: Lydia Ko wins 2nd straight major title

Top-ranked Lydia Ko of New Zealand holds the trophy after winning the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 3, 2016. Ko captured her second straight major title, having won the Evian Championship in France in September 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Taiwan's Yani Tseng jumps into the pond at the 18th hole to celebrate her victory in the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. She closed with a total of 13-under 275 to win her second major title. (Kyodo)

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Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Taiwan's Yani Tseng celebrates in the pond at the 18th hole after winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. She closed with a total of 13-under 275 to win her second major title. (Kyodo)

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Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

Taiwan's Yani Tseng wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Taiwan's Yani Tseng holds up the winner's trophy after winning the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. She closed with a total of 13-under 275 to win her second major title. (Kyodo)

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan speaks after finishing her final round of the U.S. Women's Open at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 14, 2020. Shibuno fell out of the lead and finished fourth in a bid to win her second major title.

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Fujii one win away from 2nd major shogi title

Fujii one win away from 2nd major shogi title

Teenage shogi player Sota Fujii, seen in this file photo, put himself one win away from claiming his second major shogi title by taking a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Oi championship series against Kazuki Kimura on Aug. 5, 2020, in Kobe, western Japan.

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Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Teen shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press in Tokyo on June 23, 2020, after securing the right to challenge for a second shogi title -- Oi -- by defeating Takuya Nagase, holder of two of the game's eight major titles. On June 8, Fujii, a 17-year-old high school student, began his bid to win the Kisei title by beating triple title holder Akira Watanabe in the first game of a best-of-five series. Fujii became the youngest challenger for a major title by defeating Nagase on June 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Teen shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press in Tokyo on June 23, 2020, after securing the right to challenge for a second shogi title -- Oi -- by defeating Takuya Nagase, holder of two of the game's eight major titles. On June 8, Fujii, a 17-year-old high school student, began his bid to win the Kisei title by beating triple title holder Akira Watanabe in the first game of a best-of-five series. Fujii became the youngest challenger for a major title by defeating Nagase on June 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Teen shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press in Tokyo on June 23, 2020, after securing the right to challenge for a second shogi title -- Oi -- by defeating Takuya Nagase, holder of two of the game's eight major titles. On June 8, Fujii, a 17-year-old high school student, began his bid to win the Kisei title by beating triple title holder Akira Watanabe in the first game of a best-of-five series. Fujii became the youngest challenger for a major title by defeating Nagase on June 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Shogi star Fujii becomes challenger for another title

Teen shogi sensation Sota Fujii meets the press in Tokyo on June 23, 2020, after securing the right to challenge for a second shogi title -- Oi -- by defeating Takuya Nagase, holder of two of the game's eight major titles. On June 8, Fujii, a 17-year-old high school student, began his bid to win the Kisei title by beating triple title holder Akira Watanabe in the first game of a best-of-five series. Fujii became the youngest challenger for a major title by defeating Nagase on June 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno eats a snack during the final round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England on Aug. 4, 2019. She won the title, becoming only the second Japanese golfer to win an overseas major. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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

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

South Korea's Lee Ji Hee reacts after sinking her winning putt in the final round of 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. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Ryu wins 1st major of LPGA Tour

Golf: Ryu wins 1st major of LPGA Tour

South Korean golfer Ryu So Yeon (C) celebrates the traditional way by jumping into the pond after winning her second career LPGA major title at the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka midfielder Hideo Hashimoto (R) vies with Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy during the second half of the final of the Emperor's Cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2010. Gamba beat Nagoya 4-1 to retain the major title. (Kyodo)

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Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

Gamba Osaka retain Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Gamba Osaka defender Michihiro Yasuda (L) blocks a shot by Nagoya Grampus striker Keiji Tamada in the second half of the final of the Emperor's Cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2010. Gamba beat Nagoya 4-1 to retain the major title. (Kyodo)

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(2)Ko wins Tour Championship, Fudo clinches money title

(2)Ko wins Tour Championship, Fudo clinches money title

SADOWARA, Japan - South Korea's Ko Woo Soon reacts after winning the Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Dec. 1. Japan Women's Open titlist Ko shot an even-par 71 to wrap up her second major title on the Japanese women's circuit on 6-under 278, two strokes clear of Kaori Higo, last year's Tour Championship winner. (Kyodo)

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