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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Fuji Heavy president

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, president of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., is interviewed by Kyodo News in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2012. Yoshinaga said the Japanese automaker is planning to boost vehicle output in the United States by 130,000 units to around 300,000 as early as the business year starting April 2016.

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Abandoned animals in Fukushima

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in the town of Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, on May 21, 2012, shows dogs that have been abandoned by their owners. The town remains nearly deserted as the government in April 2011 designated it and other municipalities within a 20-kilometer ring around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as a no-go zone. The plant's reactors suffered meltdowns after being struck by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, spewing massive amounts of radioactive materials into the air and sea.

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S. Korea, U.S., Japan meet over N. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - (From L) Shinsuke Sugiyama, director general of the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Lim Sung Nam, South Korea's top nuclear envoy to the six-party talks on ending North Korea's nuclear weapons program, and Glyn Davies, U.S. special representative for North Korea policy, shake hands before holding talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Seoul on May 21, 2012, to discuss the implications of North Korea's failed rocket launch in April.

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S. Korea, U.S., Japan meet over N. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea - Representatives from South Korea, the United States and Japan attend talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Seoul on May 21, 2012, to discuss the implications of North Korea's failed rocket launch in April.

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Wildlife in Bonito, Pantanal

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photos show piraputanga in a fresh stream in the town of Bonito on April 21, 2012 (top), and piranha from a river in the Pantanal wetlands, on April 20, 2012 (bottom), both in western Brazil.

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Nature in Bonito

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photo taken on April 21, 2012, shows a Blue Lake cave near the town of Bonito, western Brazil.

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White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

SEATTLE, United States - Teammate Alexei Ramirez dumps a bucket of water over Chicago White Sox pitcher Philip Humber during an interview after Humber threw a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 21, 2012.

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BOJ chief in Washington

WASHINGTON, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa (C) takes part in a panel discussion at the International Monetary Fund in Washington on April 21, 2012.

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White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

SEATTLE, United States - Chicago White Sox pitcher Philip Humber throws a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 21, 2012.

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U.N. observers in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria - Col. Ahmed Himmiche, head of an advance team of U.N. cease-fire monitors, returns to a hotel in Damascus after the team's visit to Homs, western Syria, on April 21, 2012.

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U.N. observers in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria - Meeraj Singh, spokesman for an advance team of U.N. cease-fire monitors, answers reporters' questions at a hotel in Damascus after the team's visit to Homs, western Syria, on April 21, 2012.

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Dortmund's Kagawa

DORTMUND, Germany - Midfielder Shinji Kagawa of Borussia Dortmund scores his 13th league goal of the season during the second half of a game against Borussia Monchengladbach in Dortmund on April 21, 2012. Dortmund won 2-0.

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White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

SEATTLE, United States - Chicago White Sox pitcher Philip Humber acknowledges the ovation from the crowd after throwing a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 21, 2012.

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White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

SEATTLE, United States - Chicago White Sox pitcher Philip Humber (2nd from R) is congratulated by teammates after throwing a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 21, 2012.

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Japan wins World Team Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Akiko Suzuki performs during the free skate of the ISU World Team Trophy in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. She captured the women's title with a personal best score as host Japan won the competition for the first time.

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Japan wins World Team Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Akiko Suzuki performs during the free skate of the ISU World Team Trophy in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. She captured the women's title with a personal best score as host Japan won the competition for the first time.

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Japan-Vietnam summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd from L) and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (2nd from R) meet in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan wins World Team Trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Akiko Suzuki performs during the free skate of the ISU World Team Trophy in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. She captured the women's title with a personal best score as host Japan won the competition for the first time.

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Japan-Myanmar summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Myanmar President Thein Sein shake hands as they met in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Myanmar summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd from front L) and Myanmar President Thein Sein (R) meet in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Myanmar summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Myanmar President Thein Sein shake hands during a press conference after their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Vietnam summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung shake hands before their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Myanmar summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Myanmar President Thein Sein (R) meet in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Vietnam premier in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. He took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations in Tokyo.

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Japan-Vietnam summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung shake hands before their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Cambodia summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen shake hands as they met in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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40th anniversary of China-Japan ties

BEIJING, China - Former Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan (front L) and Japanese Ambassador Uichiro Niwa (front R) attend an event in Beijing on April 21, 2012, to plant commemorative trees to mark the 40th anniversary of the normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations.

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Japan-Mekong summit

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations attend a joint press conference after their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. From L are Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Myanmar summit

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar President Thein Sein (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shake hands before their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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H&M outlet in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Customers flock to an outlet of Swedish casual wear chain operator H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB in Nagoya on April 21, 2012, The shop opened the same day as H&M's first outlet in the Chubu region in central Japan.

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Japan-Mekong summit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Myanmar President Thein Sein attend a joint press conference after a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Thailand summit

TOKYO, Japan - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shake hands before their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. They took part in a meeting of leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Mekong summit

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations meet in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Mekong summit

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations meet in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Mekong summit

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations pose for photos before their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. From L are Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Mekong summit

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of Japan and five Mekong basin nations pose for photos before their meeting in Tokyo on April 21, 2012. From L are Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Myanmar President Thein Sein, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. (Pool photo)

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Container-like vegetable plant

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken March 21, 2012, in Nara, western Japan, shows the exterior of the agri-cube, a container-like facility for growing lettuce and other plants, to be sold beginning April 5 by Daiwa House Industry Co.

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Olympus to sell new medical equipment products

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken March 21, 2012, in Tokyo shows a new gastrointestinal videoscope to be launched by Olympus Corp. beginning in April in overseas markets.

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Container-like vegetable plant

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken March 21, 2012, in Nara, western Japan, shows the inside of the agri-cube, a container-like facility for growing lettuce and other plants, to be sold beginning April 5 by Daiwa House Industry Co.

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Japan campaign to attract tourists

TOKYO, Japan - Tourism minister Takeshi Maeda speaks in a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2012. Japan launched a special campaign the same day to attract foreign tourists through late April 2012 under the slogan ''Japan. Thank You,'' which is also meant to express gratitude for global support following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Myanmar dissidents back Suu Kyi's election bid

YANGON, Myanmar - Min Ko Naing (C) and other prominent Myanmar dissidents announce during a press conference in Yangon on Jan. 21, 2012, that they will back pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a parliamentary by-election in April 2012.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Fuji Heavy president

Abandoned animals in Fukushima

S. Korea, U.S., Japan meet over N. Korea

S. Korea, U.S., Japan meet over N. Korea

Wildlife in Bonito, Pantanal

Nature in Bonito

White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

BOJ chief in Washington

White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

U.N. observers in Syria

U.N. observers in Syria

Dortmund's Kagawa

White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

White Sox's Humber throws perfect game

Japan wins World Team Trophy

Japan wins World Team Trophy

Japan-Vietnam summit

Japan wins World Team Trophy

Japan-Myanmar summit

Japan-Myanmar summit

Japan-Myanmar summit

Japan-Vietnam summit

Japan-Myanmar summit

Vietnam premier in Japan

Japan-Vietnam summit

Japan-Cambodia summit

40th anniversary of China-Japan ties

Japan-Mekong summit

Japan-Myanmar summit

H&amp;M outlet in Nagoya

Japan-Mekong summit

Japan-Thailand summit

Japan-Mekong summit

Japan-Mekong summit

Japan-Mekong summit

Japan-Mekong summit

Container-like vegetable plant

Olympus to sell new medical equipment products

Container-like vegetable plant

Japan campaign to attract tourists

Myanmar dissidents back Suu Kyi's election bid

H&M outlet in Nagoya