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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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Nintendo sees 1st April-Sept. black ink in 4 yrs

OSAKA, Japan - Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata holds a press conference on the company's business performance in Osaka on Oct. 30, 2013. The Japanese game giant said it returned to the black for the first time in four years on a first-half basis with a group net profit of 600 million yen, a turnaround from a net loss of 28.00 billion yen a year earlier, aided by exchange rate gains stemming from a weaker yen.

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Kansai Electric logs 1st-half profit

OSAKA, Japan - Kansai Electric Power Co. President Makoto Yagi holds a press conference on the company's business performance in Osaka on Oct. 30, 2013. The company said it returned to the black with a group net profit of 15.08 billion yen in the April-September first half, but Yagi warned of a potentially severe deterioration in the company's full-year results.

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ALPS at Fukushima nuclear plant

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in April 2013 shows the inside of multi-nuclide removal equipment called ALPS, intended to remove most radioactive materials from contaminated water, at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Fukushima Prefecture. TEPCO said Sept. 30, 2013, it has resumed operation of ALPS following its suspension late in the previous week.

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N.Y.-based Japanese jazz pianist

NEW YORK, United States - Kuni Mikami, a Japanese jazz pianist based in New York, plays piano at a studio in Manhattan on April 30, 2013.

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Lessons from 2011 quake to create safer evacuation

MINAMISOMA, Japan - Maya Momma shares memories of her husband Takafumi on April 30, 2013, in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. Takafumi went missing while performing his duties as a volunteer fireman after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Serbia prime minister

BELGRADE, Serbia - Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on April 30, 2013.

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Malaysia election

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia - Opposition Democratic Action Party candidate Liew Chin Tong shakes hands with a Chinese resident during his parliamentary election campaign in Kluang, in Malaysia's Johor state on April 30, 2013.

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Rangers Darvish against White Sox

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish listens to a reporter's question at a press conference after a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 30, 2013. Darvish picked up his fifth win of April as the Rangers won 10-6, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings.

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Kishida, Roncagliolo

LIMA, Peru - Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) is greeted by Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo in Lima on April 30, 2013.

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Rangers Darvish against White Sox

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 30, 2013. Darvish picked up his fifth win of April as the Rangers won 10-6, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings.

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Ichiro has three-hit game

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to right during the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros, his third hit in the game, at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Yankees won 7-4.

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Rangers Darvish against White Sox

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 30, 2013. Darvish picked up his fifth win of April as the Rangers won 10-6, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings.

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Yankees Kuroda gets 4th straight win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start in the Yankees' 7-4 win.

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Yankees Kuroda gets 4th straight win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 30, 2013. Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings to win his fourth straight start in the Yankees' 7-4 win.

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Kishida, Roncagliolo

LIMA, Peru - Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo hold letters of agreement that Tokyo will provide grant assistance to the South American country for environmental measures and tourism development, in Lima on April 30, 2013.

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito (R) heads to a music hall after taking part in a celebration parade on the water for the coronation of the new Dutch king in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan minister Motegi meets Columbia President Santos

BOGOTA, Columbia - Japanese trade minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in Bogota, Colombia, on April 30, 2013.

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Japan's participation in TPP talks

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese senior vice minister for economic and fiscal policy Yasutoshi Nishimura holds a press conference in Washington on April 30, 2013. Nishimura indicated that Japan is unlikely to be allowed to fully participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks in late July.

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Rangers Darvish against White Sox

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Chicago White Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 30, 2013. Darvish picked up his fifth win of April as the Rangers won 10-6, allowing four runs and seven hits in six innings.

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New Dutch monarch

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - New Dutch King Willem-Alexander, new Queen Maxima and their daughters parade on the water in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. Former Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicated the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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PM Abe in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R) meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo)

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PM Abe in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) is met by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, after arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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PM Abe in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (center L) is greeted by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (far R) at the royal lounge at an airport after arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Pyongyang scene

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Pedestrians walk in Pyongyang, North Korea, on April 30, 2013. Seen in the background is the Ryugyong Hotel under construction.

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Pyongyang scene

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Pedestrians walk at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, on April 30, 2013.

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako enter the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013, to attend the coronation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako attend the coronation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander at the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako arrive at the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013, to attend the coronation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako wave as they arrive at the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013, to attend the coronation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A crowd assembles in front of the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. Dutch King Willem-Alexander's coronation took place the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako attend the coronation of Dutch King Willem-Alexander at the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo)

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New Dutch monarch

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Former Dutch Queen Beatrix (C), the country's new King Willem-Alexander (L) and new Queen Maxima wave to the assembled crowd from the balcony of the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Dutch king's coronation

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A crowd assembles in front of the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. Dutch King Willem-Alexander's coronation took place the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japanese prime minister in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe inspects an honor guard during a ceremony at an airport in Moscow before wrapping up a three-day visit to Russia on April 30, 2013.

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New Dutch monarch

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Former Dutch Queen Beatrix (C), the country's new King Willem-Alexander (L) and new Queen Maxima wave to the assembled crowd from the balcony of the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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U.S.-S. Korean drill

SEOUL, South Korea - U.S. and South Korean soldiers take part in a landing drill, part of the Foal Eagle annual military exercise, in the southeastern port city of Pohang, South Korea, on April 26, 2013. The two-month-long Foal Eagle exercise wrapped up on April 30, 2013.

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Suu Kyi in Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on April 30, 2013. The Nobel peace laureate criticized North Korea for failing to promote democracy and democratic institutions.

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New Dutch monarch

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Former Dutch Queen Beatrix (C) speaks to the assembled crowd from the balcony of the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013, flanked by the country's new King Willem-Alexander (L) and new Queen Maxima. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Suu Kyi in Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on April 30, 2013. The Nobel peace laureate criticized North Korea for failing to promote democracy and democratic institutions.

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New Dutch monarch

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - New Dutch King Willem-Alexander, new Queen Maxima and their daughters wave to the assembled crowd from the balcony of the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 30, 2013. Former Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicated the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japanese prime minister in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a meeting of Japanese and Russian business leaders in Moscow on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japanese prime minister in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (front R) attends a Japanese cuisine event at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow, Russia, on April 30, 2013.

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TEPCO logs 685 bil. yen group net loss

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Electric Power Co. President Naomi Hirose speaks during a press conference at TEPCO's head office in Tokyo on April 30, 2013. The utility reported a group net loss of 685.29 billion yen for the business year ended March 2013 amid increased fuel costs for thermal power generation following the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex disaster, remaining in the red for the third consecutive year.

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Japanese prime minister in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a meeting of Japanese and Russian business leaders in Moscow on April 30, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Tokyo Gov. Inose apologizes for remarks on Istanbul

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose (C) answers reporters' questions at the Tokyo metropolitan government offices in Tokyo on April 30, 2013. Inose apologized for recent remarks he admitted were "inadequate" about Tokyo's rival Istanbul in the bidding for the 2020 summer Olympics and said he would like to correct them.

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Tokyo Gov. Inose apologizes for remarks on Istanbul

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose answers reporters' questions at the Tokyo metropolitan government offices in Tokyo on April 30, 2013. Inose apologized for recent remarks he admitted were "inadequate" about Tokyo's rival Istanbul in the bidding for the 2020 summer Olympics and said he would like to correct them.

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Persian Gulf pearls

MANAMA, Bahrain - File photo taken in October 2010 shows a traditional dhow used for a variety of purposes including collecting pearls in Manama, Bahrain. Japanese researchers said on April 30, 2013, that Japan and Bahrain will jointly study pearl oysters in the Persian Gulf in a bid to revive the region's pearl hunting tradition, which has declined since the early 20th century.

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Tokyo Gov. Inose apologizes for remarks on Istanbul

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose (2nd from R) arrives at the Tokyo metropolitan government offices in Tokyo on April 30, 2013. Inose apologized the same day for recent remarks he admitted were "inadequate" about Tokyo's rival Istanbul in the bidding for the 2020 summer Olympics and said he would like to correct them.