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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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Gov't orders SDF to shoot down any incoming N. Korea missile

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows a weapon believed to be the intermediate-range ballistic missile Musudan at a military parade in Pyongyang in October 2010. Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera on April 7, 2013, ordered the Self-Defense Forces to prepare for the shooting down of North Korean ballistic missiles in the event that any are launched, government sources said.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi getting out of the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo into the International Space Station. U.S. space shuttle Discovery mission specialists Stephanie Wilson and Naoko Yamazaki used the ISS robotic arm to lift Leonardo from the shuttle and attach it to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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JAL President Onishi rules out specializing in Asia

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan Airlines Corp. President Masaru Onishi speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Los Angles on April 7, 2010. Onihsi ruled out the possibility of the carrier streamlining its loss-making international routes by solely specializing in Asia.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki leaves the ground after his team suffered a 6-5 walk-off loss to the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 7, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in the game.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the fifth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 7, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 in a 6-5 walk-off loss to the Athletics.

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N.Y. Mets pitcher Takahashi suffers loss in MLB debut

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets' Hisanori Takahashi pitches in the 10th inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 7, 2010, making his major league debut. Takahashi took the loss after pitching one-third inning and allowing two hits and one run.

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N.Y. Mets pitcher Takahashi suffers loss in MLB debut

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets pitcher Hisanori Takahashi reacts after allowing one run in the 10th inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 7, 2010. Takahashi took the loss in his major league debut game.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows a robotic arm of the International Space Station picking up a logistics module, named Leonardo, from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery. Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, one of the seven shuttle crew members, operated the arm and connected the module to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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Angels' Matsui 3-for-4 against Twins

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his double to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-4 in a 4-2 defeat to the Twins.

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Angels' Matsui 3-for-4 against Twins

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a double to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-4 in a 4-2 defeat to the Twins.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows a robotic arm of the International Space Station connecting a logistics module, named Leonardo, to the International Space Station. Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, one of the seven crew members of the U.S. space shuttle Discovery, operated the arm to pick up the module from the shuttle and connect it to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows a robotic arm of the International Space Station picking up a logistics module, named Leonardo, from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery. Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, one of the seven shuttle crew members, operated the arm and connected the module to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows a robotic arm of the International Space Station picking up a logistics module, named Leonardo, from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery. Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, one of the seven shuttle crew members, operated the arm and connected the module to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows a robotic arm of the International Space Station connecting a logistics module, named Leonardo, to the International Space Station. Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, one of the seven crew members of the U.S. space shuttle Discovery, operated the arm to pick up the module from the shuttle and connect it to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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Japanese astronaut installs module on space station

TOKYO, Japan - This photo taken from NASA TV shows a robotic arm of the International Space Station picking up a logistics module, named Leonardo, from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery. Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, one of the seven shuttle crew members, operated the arm and connected the module to the ISS on April 7, 2010.

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Angels' Matsui 3-for-4 against Twins

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single right in the third inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 7, 2010. Matsui went 3-for-4 in a 4-2 defeat to the Twins.

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N.Y. Mets pitcher Takahashi suffers loss in MLB debut

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets' Hisanori Takahashi pitches in the 10th inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on April 7, 2010, making his major league debut. Takahashi took the loss after pitching one-third inning and allowing two hits and one run.

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Japan, Belgium agree to boost economic ties

TOKYO, Japan - A summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and visiting Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme is held at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 7, 2010. The two countries agreed to boost economic ties.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a drive during a practice round for the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2010, ahead of the start of the event the following day.

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Japan, Belgium agree to boost economic ties

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and visiting Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme shake hands at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 7, 2010. The two countries agreed to boost economic ties.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan is joined by his younger sister Yoko (C) and younger brother Wataru (L) at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 7, 2010. Ishikawa took part in a par-3 competition at the golf course ahead of the start of the Masters tournament the following day.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Serbia defender Vojislav Stankovic (4) and midfielder Ljubomir Fejsa (7) take control of the ball from Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) during the second half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Ishikawa prepares for Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan signs autographs for fans at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2010. Ishikawa took part in a par-3 competition at the golf course ahead of the start of the Masters tournament the following day.

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Pro-Thaksin rallies in tense Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue antigovernment rallies in Bangkok on April 7, 2010 despite calls to voluntarily disperse. Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency the same day.

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Pro-Thaksin rallies in tense Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continue antigovernment rallies in Bangkok on April 7, 2010 despite calls to voluntarily disperse. Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared a state of emergency the same day.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Keiji Tamada (R) tries to shake off Serbia midfielder Aleksandar Davidov during the second half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Serbia striker Dragan Mrda (18) and Japan defender Tomoaki Makino fight for the ball during the second half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Koji Yamase (R) and Serbia defender Miroslav Vulicevic compete to control the ball during the second half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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2 Japanese in space together for 1st time as shuttle docks at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - NASA Television on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo shows Japanese astronaut Shoichi Noguchi (L), who is stationed at the International Space Station, posing as he welcomes U.S. astronaut Clayton Anderson (R) from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery after it docked at the ISS. Noguchi later met with Naoko Yamazaki, another Japanese astronaut on the Discovery, for the first such meeting between two Japanese astronauts in space.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Naohiro Ishikawa (16) shoots during the second half of a friendly against Serbia at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Shinzo Koroki (13) and Serbia defender Vojislav Stankovic fight for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia in World Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) and Serbia's Milovan Milovic (R) tussle for the ball in the first half of their pre-World Cup friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on April 7, 2010. The three-time Asian champions crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Serbia.

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2 Japanese in space together for 1st time as shuttle docks at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - NASA Television on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo shows Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki (C) entering the International Space Station from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery. Yamazaki met with Shoichi Noguchi, another Japanese astronaut who was already stationed at the ISS, for the first such meeting between two Japanese astronauts in space.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto and Serbia defender Milovan Milovic (6) tussle for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on April 7, 2010. Japan suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia in World Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Dragan Mrda (18) scores Serbia's second goal in the first half of their pre-World Cup friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on April 7, 2010. The three-time Asian champions crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Serbia.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia in World Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Yuki Abe (L) and Serbia's Dusan Tadic (R) fight for the ball in the first half of their pre-World Cup friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on April 7, 2010. The three-time Asian champions crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Serbia.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia in World Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Dragan Mrda (R) shakes off Japan's Yuji Nakazawa to score the opening goal for Serbia in the first half of their pre-World Cup friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on April 7, 2010. The three-time Asian champions crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Serbia.

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2 Japanese in space together for 1st time as shuttle docks at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - NASA Television on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo shows Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki (front) entering the International Space Station from the U.S. space shuttle Discovery with other crew members. Yamazaki met with Shoichi Noguchi, another Japanese astronaut who was already stationed at the ISS, for the first such meeting between two Japanese astronauts in space.

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Yomiuri coach Kimura dies at 37

KOSHIEN, Japan - On April 7, 2010, Yomiuri Giants players offer silent prayers before their practice round at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture for the ball club's infield and running coach Takuya Kimura after he died the dame day at a Hiroshima hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The 37-year-old former utility player, who had ended his playing career after the 2009 season, had been in a critical condition at the hospital after collapsing suddenly while hitting balls during pre-game fielding practice on April 2.

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Tezuka 'manga' comics available in China via mobile phones

BEIJING, China - A woman in Beijing shows a mobile phone displaying ''Astro Boy,'' a 'manga' comic character created by Japanese artist Osamu Tezuka, on April 7, 2010. Japan's Tezuka Productions Co. and Hong Kong's Forest Line Union Holdings Co. have begun distributing three ''manga'' comics by Tezuka all of which already have Chinese translations to mobile phone users in China.

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Discovery docks at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - NASA Television on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo shows the U.S. space shuttle Discovery (C), carrying seven crew members including Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, docking at the International Space Station. Yamazaki met with Soichi Noguchi, another Japanese astronaut who was already stationed at the ISS, for the first such meeting between two Japanese astronauts in space.

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Discovery docks at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - NASA Television on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo shows the U.S. space shuttle Discovery (C), carrying seven crew members including Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, docking at the International Space Station, with the earth in the background. Yamazaki met with Soichi Noguchi, another Japanese astronaut who was already stationed at the ISS, for the first such meeting between two Japanese astronauts in space.

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Discovery docks at ISS

TOKYO, Japan - NASA Television on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo shows the U.S. space shuttle Discovery (C), carrying seven crew members including Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, docking at the International Space Station. Yamazaki met with Soichi Noguchi, another Japanese astronaut who was already stationed at the ISS, for the first such meeting between two Japanese astronauts in space.

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Thai protesters enter 'no-go' areas in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai police stand in front of parliament to guard it against antigovernment protesters in Bangkok on April 7, 2010. The protestors, many of them supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who are demanding fresh national elections, broke into parliament, forcing the Cabinet and lawmakers to cut short their sessions.

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Thai protesters enter 'no-go' areas in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Antigovernment protesters ride trucks to parliament in Bangkok on April 7, 2010. The protestors, many of them supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who are demanding fresh national elections, broke into parliament, forcing the Cabinet and lawmakers to cut short their sessions.

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Ishikawa warrior doll unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu Co. unveils a doll of Japanese teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa in traditional Japanese armor ahead of the May 5th Boys' Festival on April 7, 2010 in Tokyo. Kyugetsu said that Ishikawa was the number one choice in a questionnaire it conducted asking mothers who they want their sons to grow up to be like.

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Thai protesters enter 'no-go' areas in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Antigovernment protesters face off against police as they approach the main entrance of parliament in Bangkok on April 7, 2010. The protestors, many of them supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who are demanding fresh national elections, broke into parliament, forcing the Cabinet and lawmakers to cut short their sessions.

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Hatoyama 'welcomes' Obama's nuclear strategy

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters in front of his official residence in Tokyo on April 7, 2010. Hatoyama said he ''welcomes'' a new commitment by U.S. President Barack Obama not to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states.

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U.S. farm secy delivers lecture in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivers a lecture in Tokyo on April 7, 2010. Vilsack said it is necessary to utilize state-of-the-art biotechnologies to help improve the lives of the impoverished in rural areas.