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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Family photo during the presentation of the Gold Medal for sporting merit to former basketball player Pau Gasol, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Former basketball player Pau Gasol, receives the Gold Medal for sporting merit, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (left), during the presentation of the Gold Medal for sporting merit to former basketball player Pau Gasol, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (left), during the presentation of the Gold Medal for sporting merit to former basketball player Pau Gasol, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Former basketball player Pau Gasol (right), receives the Gold Medal for sporting merit, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Collboni Presents the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit to Pau Gasol - Barcelona

Former basketball player Pau Gasol (right), receives the Gold Medal for sporting merit, on May 27, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Pau Gasol is considered the best basketball player in the history of Spain, with a career spanning 18 seasons in the NBA where he won two rings with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a six-time All-Star. With the Spanish national team, he won 11 international medals, including the 2006 world gold medal and three European golds, in addition to being MVP in several tournaments. He also shined at FC Barcelona, where he won three ACB Leagues and two Copa del Rey, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At least 4 dead after hot water pipe bursts in Moscow shopping mall

STORY: At least 4 dead after hot water pipe bursts in Moscow shopping mall DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shopping mall (courtesy of TASS) 2. various of the damaged building published by Moscow Prosecutor's Office STORYLINE: At least four people died on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall located in western Moscow, the city's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. "The tragedy in the shopping center has claimed the lives of three more people. My condolences to their families and friends. Rescuers continue to work," Sobyanin wrote on his Telegram channel. Earlier, he said that one person had been killed in the incident, which took place at the mall, known as Vremena Goda (The Seasons). According to the mayor, the burst left several people with burn injuries and all city services and the Ministry of Emergency Situations were working on the scene. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Myanmar refugees at lectures on Japanese life

TOKYO, Japan - Refugees from Myanmar receive lectures on life in Japan, such as appropriate clothing for the seasons, at a Tokyo facility on Oct. 19, 2010. The refugees, members of ethnic Karen families, have come to Japan under a U.N.-promoted third country resettlement program that will see the country accept about 90 refugees over three years.

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Sprinter Jenny Wolf of Germany

TOKYO, Japan - This December 2009 file photo shows Jenny Wolf of Germany competing during a women's 500-meter race at a World Cup competition in Calgary, Canada. Wolf, who has won 28 World Cup competitions and come in second six times in the three seasons through this season, is aiming for gold at Vancouver in what will be her third Olympics competition.

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Iwase re-signs with Dragons for 430 million yen in salary

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase speaks to reporters in Nagoya on Jan. 4, after concluding a new one-year deal carrying an estimated annual salary of 430 million yen, the highest for an active Japanese pitcher. A two-time Central League saves leader, Iwase became the first pitcher in Japan to earn 40 saves for three consecutive seasons and helped the Dragons win the Japan Series title.

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Free agent Wada agrees on 3-year deal with Chunichi

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent outfielder Kazuhiro Wada speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 9 after signing a three-year contract with the Chunichi Dragons. Wada, 35, who played the last 11 seasons for the Seibu Lions, joined Seibu in 1997 and led the Pacific League with a .322 batting average and 153 hits in 2005. He has hit .317 lifetime with 177 homers and 543 RBIs in 958 games.

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Teshima ends 3-year title drought at KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Taichi Teshima reacts after coming from behind to nail his first tour victory in three seasons at the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club on Aug. 27.

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Totmianina, Marinin win title in pairs event

TOKYO, Japan - Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia are in action in the pairs event at the figure skating Grand Prix Final at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 17. The pair won their first title in three seasons.

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Ichiro record first hit in three games

DETROIT, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki records his first hit in three games in the eighth inning to move a step closer to reaching 200 hits for five consecutive seasons as his team edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1 at Comerica Park on Sept. 23. (MLB)

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(1)Slutskaya wins Grand Prix final, Arakawa places 2nd

BEIJING, China - Irina Slutskaya of Russia performs during the women's free skating at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing on Dec. 18. Slutskaya Slutskaya dominated both the free and short programs to take home her fourth overall title and first in three seasons with a tally of 180.88.

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada.

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(1)Ichiro gets 200th hit in Mariners win over Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Ichiro Suzuki became the third player in major league history to record 200 hits in each of his first three seasons when he went 4-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20. ''I really can't put into words how pleased I am with the accomplishment I have made today,'' the Japanese star said after the game. (MLB)

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Former Japan coach Okada named Yokohama manager

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada (file photo) was named Dec. 4 the new manager of J-League first-division side Yokohama F Marinos for the 2003 season. Okada led Japan to their first-ever World Cup soccer appearance in 1998 and coached J-League club Consadole Sapporo for three seasons from 1999.

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BayStars manager Mori quits

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars manager speaks at a news conference on his resignation Sept. 26. His team has been pinned at the bottom of the Central League for the entire season. Mori was named Yokohama manager in 2001 on a three-year contract after steering the Seibu Lions to eight league pennants and six Japan Series titles in nine seasons between 1986 and 1994.

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Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

KUOPIO, Finland - Japan's Kazuyoshi Funaki finishes third in the season-opening World Cup ski jumping event in Kuopio, Finland, on Nov. 23, 2001 to earn a place on the medals podium for the first time in three seasons. Defending World Cup champion Adam Malysz of Poland edged out Germany's Martin Schmitt to win the event.

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FA slugger Eto meets with Giants, mulls options

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Eto (R), who has declared free agency after playing 10 seasons with the Hiroshima Carp, poses for photographers with Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima (L) after their talks at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 17. Eto, the two-time Central League home-run king, was tightlipped about his preferred destination, following three days of preliminary talks with the Hanshin Tigers, the Yokohama BayStars and Yomiuri.

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Severe drought takes heavy toll on wildlife in Kenya: KWS official

STORY: Severe drought takes heavy toll on wildlife in Kenya: KWS official DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wild elephants 2. various of Global Wildlife Program (GWP) Conference 3. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN WANYONYI, Director of KWS 4. various of wildlife 5. various of the conference STORYLINE: A severe drought in Kenya following three consecutive failed rainy seasons has posed threats to the wildlife survival. Animals in the region are dying from lack of water and food. Edwin Wanyonyi, director at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), said at the ongoing Global Wildlife Program (GWP) annual conference in Nairobi that the drought may lead to more acute human-wildlife conflicts if it persists. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN WANYONYI, Director of KWS "Today, we have a drought because of climate change across many of our areas. They are very dry. Our wildlife has been affected. But there are a number of efforts that we're putting in place to try

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Severe drought turns farmlands in Kenya barren

STORY: Severe drought turns farmlands in Kenya barren DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:40 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farms 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): JOSHUA KOBIA, Local farmer 3. various of a homestead 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): EUNICE KANJARIA, Local resident 5. various of trucks carrying relief supplies STORYLINE: Kenya is among the Horn of African countries grappling with a prolonged dry spell that has escalated hunger, malnutrition and loss of livelihoods among subsistence farmers and herders. At least 36.1 million people in the Horn of Africa will be affected by severe drought in October, the United Nations has warned. The situation is so dire in Meru County, 300 km east of the capital Nairobi. The region was known for its lush green landscape. But the once-agricultural area has been hard hit by drought due to the lack of rainfall for three consecutive seasons. The lush countryside has been turned into barren land. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): JOSHUA KOBIA, Local farmer

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Baseball: Shinjo to manage Nippon Ham Fighters

Former Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who also spent three seasons in the major leagues, seen in this file photo, was named the manager of the Japanese baseball club on Oct. 29, 2021.

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Japan's Funaki 3rd in World Cup meet

KUOPIO, Finland - Japan's Kazuyoshi Funaki finishes third in the season-opening World Cup ski jumping event in Kuopio, Finland, on Nov. 23, 2001 to earn a place on the medals podium for the first time in three seasons. Defending World Cup champion Adam Malysz of Poland edged out Germany's Martin Schmitt to win the event.

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(1)Slutskaya wins Grand Prix final, Arakawa places 2nd

BEIJING, China - Irina Slutskaya of Russia performs during the women's free skating at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing on Dec. 18. Slutskaya Slutskaya dominated both the free and short programs to take home her fourth overall title and first in three seasons with a tally of 180.88. (Kyodo)

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Totmianina, Marinin win title in pairs event

TOKYO, Japan - Tatiana Totmianina and Maxim Marinin of Russia are in action in the pairs event at the figure skating Grand Prix Final at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on Dec. 17. The pair won their first title in three seasons. (Kyodo)

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Teshima ends 3-year title drought at KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Taichi Teshima reacts after coming from behind to nail his first tour victory in three seasons at the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club on Aug. 27. (Kyodo)

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Free agent Wada agrees on 3-year deal with Chunichi

TOKYO, Japan - Free agent outfielder Kazuhiro Wada speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 9 after signing a three-year contract with the Chunichi Dragons. Wada, 35, who played the last 11 seasons for the Seibu Lions, joined Seibu in 1997 and led the Pacific League with a .322 batting average and 153 hits in 2005. He has hit .317 lifetime with 177 homers and 543 RBIs in 958 games. (Kyodo)

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Kuroda agrees to terms with Dodgers on 3-yr deal

LOS ANGELS, United States - The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Dec. 15 they agreed to terms with Japanese right-hand pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (in file photo), a 32-year-old free agent, on a three-year contract. Kuroda had a 103-89 record with a 3.69 ERA in 11 seasons for the Hiroshima Carp in Japan. (Kyodo)

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Iwase re-signs with Dragons for 430 million yen in salary

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons closer Hitoki Iwase speaks to reporters in Nagoya on Jan. 4, after concluding a new one-year deal carrying an estimated annual salary of 430 million yen, the highest for an active Japanese pitcher. A two-time Central League saves leader, Iwase became the first pitcher in Japan to earn 40 saves for three consecutive seasons and helped the Dragons win the Japan Series title. (Kyodo)

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Three Seasons (1999)

Cyclo Scene Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Harvey Keitel,Ngoc Hiep Nguyen Characters: James Hager,Kien An Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Harvey Keitel Characters: James Hager Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Ngoc Hiep Nguyen Characters: Kien An Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Harvey Keitel Characters: James Hager Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Ngoc Hiep Nguyen Characters: Kien An Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Diep Bui Characters: Lan the Hooker (as Zoe Bui) Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Diep Bui Characters: Lan the Hooker (as Zoe Bui) Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Harvey Keitel Characters: James Hager Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Lotus Flower Pickers Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Diep Bui Characters: Lan the Hooker (as Zoe Bui) Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Ngoc Hiep Nguyen Characters: Kien An Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

Tony Bui Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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Three Seasons (1999)

General Scene Film: Three Seasons (1999) Director: Tony Bui 23 January 1999 Date: 23 January 1999

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THREE SEASONS

THREE SEASONS THREE SEASONS PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE Date: 1999

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THREE SEASONS

THREE SEASONS DON DUONG Date: 1999

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THREE SEASONS

THREE SEASONS PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE Date: 1999

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THREE SEASONS

THREE SEASONS HARVEY KEITEL PICTURE FROM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE THREE SEASONS HARVEY KEITEL Date: 1999

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THREE SEASONS

THREE SEASONS DON DUONG Date: 1999