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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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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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Baseball: Swallows' Barnette

TOKYO, Japan, April 30 Kyodo - Yakult Swallows starting pitcher Tony Barnette (front) leaves the mound in the middle of the third inning of a baseball game against the Hanshin Tigers at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on June 25, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Japanese chairs at U.N. chamber

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows some of the 260 chairs manufactured by Asahi Sofu Manufacturing Co. in northeastern Japan in a newly renovated Trusteeship Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 25, 2013. The room was unveiled for the first time since it was last used in 2010.

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Japan's ex-envoy to U.N. appointed undersec'y general

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken April 5, 2010, shows U.N. Security Council President Yukio Takasu speaking to reporters at the United Nations headquarters in New York. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on April 25, 2012, announced the appointment of Takasu, former Japanese ambassador to the United Nations, as new undersecretary general for management to succeed Angela Kane.

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Japanese universities consider big change to academic year

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows students and others attending the University of Tokyo's entrance ceremony in Tokyo in April 2010. Results released Jan. 25, 2012, of a Kyodo News survey showed more than 40 percent of Japan's national universities, as well as many of the country's top private universities, will consider following the University of Tokyo's lead in switching the start of their academic year from spring to fall.

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Ex-U.S. President Carter heads for N. Korea

BEIJING, China - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (2nd from L) smiles at a press conference in Beijing on April 25, 2011, prior to heading for North Korea with former Irish President Mary Robinson (L), former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Brundtland (2nd from R) and former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari (R) the following day. They are set to pay a three-day visit to the reclusive country in hopes of easing tensions between North and South Korea as well as reviving the stalled six-party talks on the North's nuclear programs. Carter is also expected to seek the release of a U.S. citizen detained there since November 2010.

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Shiki troupe promotes 'Wicked' in Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan - The main cast members of the musical ''Wicked'' pose for photos with Shiki Theatre Co. vice chairman Norio Sasaki (L) at a press conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 25, 2010. The musical troupe announced it will perform the popular Broadway musical from April through August 2011 in Fukuoka.

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N. Korea's ruling party to meet in September

BEIJING, China - File photo taken in April 2010 shows a signboard in Pyongyang bearing a slogan reading, ''Let's make a special year of changeover in the history of building the strong and great country.'' The ruling Workers' Party of Korea will convene a meeting in early September to elect its highest leading body, the Korean Central News Agency reported June 25, 2010.

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Crested ibis on Sado Island

TOKYO, Japan - A crested ibis (L) is chased by a black kite on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, on April 25, 2010.

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Crested ibis on Sado Island

TOKYO, Japan - A crested ibis (L) preens beside egrets near a rice field in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, on April 25, 2010.

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Crested ibis on Sado Island

TOKYO, Japan - A crested ibis flies over a cherry blossom tree in full bloom on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, on April 25, 2010.

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Matsui hitless, still within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui is taught by a batting coach in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 25, 2010. Matsui was hitless in the game to stay within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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Rally in U.S. against Okinawa military base

WASHINGTON, United States - Demonstrators hold signs opposing the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station within Okinawa Prefecture in front of the Japanese Embassy in Washington on April 25, 2010. The gathering of around 30 people coincided with a massive rally in Okinawa Prefecture.

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Matsui hitless, still within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (C) and teammates emerge victorious against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 25, 2010. Matsui was hitless in the game to stay within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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Matsui hitless, still within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui flies out to left in the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 25, 2010. Matsui was hitless in the game to stay within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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Matsui hitless, still within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) is safe on first after grounding to third in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 25, 2010. Matsui was hitless in the game to stay within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka to return to game

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) watches from the dugout area as his team plays the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on April 25, 2010. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list with neck and back problems, will make his first start of the 2010 season against the Orioles on May 1.

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Matsui hitless, still within 1 hit of 1,000 in MLB

ANAHEIM, United States - Combination photo shows Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui grounding to third after a ball hits his halted bat in the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium in California on April 25, 2010. Matsui was hitless in the game to stay within one hit of 1,000 for his major league career.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki waits after a home run by the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of a game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Red Sox's Okajima gives up 2 runs against Orioles

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima pitches during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on April 25, 2010. Okajima allowed two runs -- a two-run homer to Miguel Tejada -- in 1-1/3 innings in a 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Orioles.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka to return to game

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka watches from the dugout area in the eighth inning as his team plays the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on April 25, 2010. Matsuzaka, who has been on the disabled list with neck and back problems, will make his first start of the 2010 season against the Orioles on May 1.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki watches a game against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on April 25, 2010. Ichiro went with 1-for-4 in a 2-3 loss for the Mariners.

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Iwamura singles in game against Astros

HOUSTON, United States - Pittsburg Pirates leadoff batter Akinori Iwamura hits a single to right in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston on April 25, 2010. Iwamura went 1-for-5 as the Astros defeated the Pirates 10-3.

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Bangkok standoff continues

BANGKOK, Thailand - People backing the Thai government under Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stage a rally in Bangkok on April 25, 2010. The standoff between the demonstrators and those backing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continued the same day.

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Bangkok standoff continues

BANGKOK, Thailand - People backing the Thai government under Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stage a rally in Bangkok on April 25, 2010. The standoff between the demonstrators and those backing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continued the same day.

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Bangkok standoff continues

BANGKOK, Thailand - Children play in piles of old tires in a barricade of demonstrators supporting former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok on April 25, 2010. The standoff between the demonstrators and Thai authorities continued the same day.

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N. Korea pavilion at Shanghai Expo

SHANGHAI, China - People look at exhibits in the North Korean pavilion during a rehearsal for the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai on April 25, 2010. The Shanghai authorities conducted the largest-ever rehearsal for the event the same day, trying to mobilize 400,000 citizens.

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Bangkok standoff continues

BANGKOK, Thailand - Demonstrators supporting former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stand by holding bludgeons and bamboo weapons within their barricade in Bangkok on April 25, 2010. The standoff between the demonstrators and Thai authorities continued the same day.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - Ginowan Mayor Yoichi Iha addresses a nonpartisan rally in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010, calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station now in Ginowan.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - Nago Mayor Susumu Inamine addresses a nonpartisan rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. Inamine lashed out at the state government for only trying to deal with the politically sensitive issue ''on a day-to-day basis.''

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - A rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station is held in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. About 90,000 people took part in the event, according to the organizer.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - Narumi Shikiya and Kana Okamoto, both students of Futemma Senior High School, take turns addressing a rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. The girls urged ''all people in Japan'' to put themselves in Okinawans' shoes.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - Narumi Shikiya (L) and Kana Okamoto, both students of Futemma Senior High School, take turns addressing a rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. The girls urged ''all people in Japan'' to put themselves in Okinawans' shoes.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - People call for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in a rally in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - People call for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in a rally in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. A sign reads, ''Bases No!!''

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - People call for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in a rally in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. A sign reads, ''Don't trample Okinawa's will underfoot.''

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - A participant in a rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station listens to an address in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - A child reacts to a speech during a rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - People call for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in a rally in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. A banner reads, ''No military bases in sea nor on land.''

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima addresses a nonpartisan rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marines Corps' Futemma Air Station in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. Nakaima urged Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to hammer out a ''responsible'' measure to deal with Okinawa's frustration over the issue.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - A rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station is held in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. About 90,000 people took part in the event, according to the organizer.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - People call for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in a rally in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. A banner reads, ''No military bases in sea nor on land.''

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

YOMITAN, Japan - A rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station is held in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. About 90,000 people took part in the event, according to the organizer.

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Chunichi's Yamauchi marks 1st win

KOSHIEN, Japan - Chunichi Dragons pitcher Soma Yamauchi throws against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2010. Yamauchi earned the first win in his professional career in an 8-5 victory for the Dragons.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - A rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station is held in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. About 90,000 people took part in the event, according to the organizer.

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Yomiuri pitcher Obispo upbeat on own homer

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants pitcher Wirfin Obispo (R) strikes a pose together with teammate Alex Ramirez after hitting a homer in the fourth inning of a game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome on April 25, 2010. Obispo who shined both in batting and pitching earned his first win in the season.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - A rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station is held in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. About 90,000 people took part in the event, according to the organizer.

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Anti-Futemma base rally in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - A rally calling for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station is held in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2010. About 90,000 people took part in the event, according to the organizer.