Japanese politician Inoki leaves N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Japanese politician Antonio Inoki speaks with reporters after arriving at Beijing's international airport from Pyongyang on Sept. 2, 2014, before transferring to a Tokyo-bound flight. During his stay from Aug. 28 in the North Korean capital, Inoki, a former pro wrestling star, co-hosted a rare pro wrestling event in the country and held talks with high-ranking officials.

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