Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

Paris 2024 - Olympic Cauldron Draws Massive Crowds

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, France, August 4, 2024. Paris has once again captured the world's attention with a brand new addition to its iconic landmarks for the ongoing Olympic Games. The Olympic cauldron, resembling a hot air balloon, made its debut during the opening ceremony at the Louvre's Tuileries Gardens and has since become a major attraction for both TV viewers and in-person visitors. Standing at an impressive height of 30 meters (100 ft), the cauldron has been made accessible to the public with up to 10,000 free visits daily. Due to overwhelming demand, slots for visits are fully booked until August 11, prompting organizers to consider adding more visiting times to accommodate the interest. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

Rainstorm Hit Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - JULY 11, 2024 - A large amount of water spews through slots under the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city wall after a rainstorm in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, July 11, 2024.

S. Korea's opposition party overwhelmingly leads exit polls in parliamentary elections

STORY: S. Korea's opposition party overwhelmingly leads exit polls in parliamentary elections SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station in Gwangjin district, Seoul 2. various of exit poll at a polling station in Yongsan district, Seoul STORYLINE: South Korea's main liberal opposition Democratic Party overwhelmingly led exit polls in parliamentary elections, a survey from local broadcaster JTBC showed Wednesday. The Democratic Party and its satellite party were projected to secure 168-193 seats, including the directly-contested constituency seats and the proportional representation (PR) slots. The ruling conservative People Power Party and its satellite party were estimated to win 87-111 parliamentary seats. The quadrennial polls for 300 members of the National Assembly were carried out at 14,259 voting stations across the Asian country to let voters cast ballots for 254 constituency seats and 46 PR

Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Kylian Mbappe slots a penalty to score a hat-trick and bring France level with Argentina in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

Nishikori reaches No. 5 in ATP world rankings

Nishikori reaches No. 5 in ATP world rankings

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori. The 24-year-old U.S. Open runner-up moved up two slots from No. 7 to a career-high No. 5 from the previous week in the newly released ATP rankings on Nov. 3, 2014.

Suarez leads Uruguay to 2-1 win over England

Suarez leads Uruguay to 2-1 win over England

SAO PAULO, Brazil - England's Wayne Rooney slots the equalizer past Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera in the second half of a World Cup match at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paolo, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Uruguay beat England 2-1.

Suarez leads Uruguay to 2-1 win over England

Suarez leads Uruguay to 2-1 win over England

SAO PAULO, Brazil - England's Wayne Rooney slots the equalizer past Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera in the second half of a World Cup match at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paolo, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Uruguay beat England 2-1.

Japan Airlines launches Haneda-London flight

Japan Airlines launches Haneda-London flight

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines staff members welcome passengers at the boarding gate at Haneda airport in Tokyo for the new JAL flight to London on March 30, 2014. New flight schedules at Haneda began the same day as expanded take-off and landing slots increased the daily number of flights at the airport by 1.5-fold.

ANA launches new Haneda-Hanoi flight

ANA launches new Haneda-Hanoi flight

TOKYO, Japan - Passengers pass through the boarding gate at Haneda airport in Tokyo for a new All Nippon Airways flight to Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 30, 2014. New flight schedules at Haneda began the same day as expanded take-off and landing slots increased the daily number of flights at the airport by 1.5-fold.

ANA to earn 11 Haneda int'l slots vs. JAL's 5

ANA to earn 11 Haneda int'l slots vs. JAL's 5

NARITA, Japan - File photo taken in September 2012 at Narita airport, near Tokyo, shows the tails of a Japan Airlines plane (front) and an All Nippon Airways plane. All Nippon Airways Co. will receive 11 slots in the expanded international flight schedule from March 2014 at Tokyo's Haneda airport and Japan Airlines Co. five, following ANA's call for a "fair" allocation compared to its publicly salvaged rival, sources familiar with the matter said Oct. 2, 2013.

FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

FC Seoul beat Kashima Antlers to advance to AFC Champions League

KASHIMA, Japan - Kashima Antlers forward Shinzo Kouroki slots home the opener during the first half of a match against FC Seoul in the AFC Champions League at Kashima Stadium in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 24. FC Seoul won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

Japan beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 in friendly

Japan beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 in friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Koji Yanase (L) slots the ball past Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Kenan Hasagic in the 88th minute for his side's third goal in a Kirin Challenge Cup 2008 friendly at National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 30. Japan won 3-0.

(5)Japan vs Bahrain in China's Jinan

(5)Japan vs Bahrain in China's Jinan

JINAN, China - Japan striker Keiji Tamada (20) slots home the winning goal during the first half of extra time in the Asian Cup semifinal against Bahrain in China's Jinan on Aug. 3. Japan won 4-3.

Thousands take exams for fast-track jobs at Japan Post

Thousands take exams for fast-track jobs at Japan Post

TOKYO, Japan - Applicants sit for examinations in Tokyo on May 18 for administrative positions with Japan Post, the state-run corporation that was launched April 1 to overtake mail delivery, postal savings and insurance services from the government. While Japan Post is offering jobs for only 50 slots, more than 15,000 sat for the exams held at 28 locations across the country.

(6)England vs Brazil

(6)England vs Brazil

FUKUROI, Japan - Brazil striker Rivaldo (L) slots home the equalizer in the 45th minute as England defender Sol Cambell tries to block the shot in their quarterfinal at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

(7)Russia vs Tunisia

(7)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin slots home a penalty for the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

A person wearing a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19 picks tulips at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

People walk past rows of tulips at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. The farm is also recommending that only those who live within the Fraser Valley region visit due to provincial travel restrictions in place. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

People wearing face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 pick tulips at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

People walk between rows of tulips at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. The farm is also recommending that only those who live within the Fraser Valley region visit due to provincial travel restrictions in place. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

People pick tulips at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

Mars Zhao, 7, wears a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19 as he walks picks tulips with his family at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. The farm is also recommending that only those who live within the Fraser Valley region visit due to provincial travel restrictions in place. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

A person, upper right, sits on a bench between rows of tulips at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. The farm is also recommending that only those who live within the Fraser Valley region visit due to provincial travel restrictions in place. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tulip Farm - Canada

Tulip Farm - Canada

People pick tulips as another person sits on a bench at Lakeland Flowers U-pick tulip farm, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Tickets to the farm are sold only online and entry to the fields is available in 90-minute time slots to minimize the number of people on site due to COVID-19. The farm is also recommending that only those who live within the Fraser Valley region visit due to provincial travel restrictions in place. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM