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Tsunami in Japan: 5 years on

SENDAI, March 5 Kyodo - Combined photos show an area of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, in northeastern Japan on April 27, 2011 (top), shortly after the area was devastated by massive tsunami; and the same area nearly five years later on Feb. 14, 2016. Seedlings of Japanese black pine trees, planted as part of efforts to prevent disaster, sway in wind.

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Photos taken from Kyodo News helicopter show a coastal area of Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 10, 2011 (L), nearly a month after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and on Feb. 27, 2014 (R).

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Photos taken from Kyodo News helicopter show an area of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on March 25, 2011 (top), two weeks after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and on Feb. 27, 2014 (bottom).

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Photos taken from Kyodo News helicopter show an area of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, on March 13, 2011 (top), two days after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and on Feb. 27, 2014 (bottom).

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3 years after quake-tsunami

SENDAI, Japan - Photos taken from Kyodo News helicopter show the Shishiori area of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 17, 2011 (top), six days after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and on Feb. 27, 2014 (bottom).

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Whale-shaped object made of debris from 2011 disaster

MORIOKA, Japan - Students at Yamada High School in the town of Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, show on Feb. 27, 2014, a whale-shaped object they created using debris from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan.

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Tsunami memorial

OTSUCHI, Japan - Photo on Feb. 18, 2013, shows the former town hall of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, damaged by a tsunami in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Otsuchi Mayor Yutaka Ikarigawa expressed an intention on March 27, 2013, to preserve part of the building as a memorial.

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Evacuated Fukushima schools still running at satellite campuses

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 27, 2013 shows the Fukushima Prefectural Namie High School's satellite campus set up in prefabricated buildings in the prefectural city of Motomiya. Namie High School's home campus remains evacuated as a result of the nuclear disaster at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima Daiichi power plant that began in March 2011.

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Evacuated Fukushima schools still running at satellite campuses

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Tatsuma Hangai, a student at the Fukushima Prefectural Namie High School, attends classes at a satellite campus in the prefectural city of Motomiya on Feb. 27, 2013. Namie High School's home campus remains evacuated as a result of the nuclear disaster at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima Daiichi power plant that began in March 2011.

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2 years after quake

SENDAI, Japan - Photos show an elementary school in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on March 12, 2011 (top), the day after the massive earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, and the same school on Feb. 27, 2013. The building is expected to be demolished and the school merged with another nearby.

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2 years after quake

KAMAISHI, Japan - Photos show a road in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on March 13, 2011 (top), shortly after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and the same road on Feb. 27, 2013.

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'Miracle pine' found to be 173 years old

SENDAI, Japan - File photo taken in September 2012 shows the "miracle pine" that survived the massive March 2011 tsunami in Rikuzentakata, northeastern Japan. The tree was assessed as 173 years old, the local municipal office said Feb. 27, 2013.

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U.S. exhibition on Japan disaster

WASHINGTON, United States - An exhibition of photos on the March 2011 quake and tsunami in Japan is shown to reporters at the National Press Club in Washington on Feb. 27, 2012, prior to its opening the following day.

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Tokyo Marathon women's winner disqualified over doping

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tatiana Aryasova of Russia finishing first in the women's race of the Tokyo Marathon on Feb. 27, 2011. Race organizers said Jan. 24, 2012, that it had been informed of an anti-doping rule violation by Aryasova and declared Noriko Higuchi of Japan as the winner of the race.

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Indonesian translation of book on Japanese hero

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Photo taken Feb. 27, 2009, shows Sakari Ono who stayed behind in Indonesia and fought alongside Indonesian independence troops against Dutch troops after the Japanese surrendered to the Allied forces on Aug. 15, 1945. The Indonesian-language version of a Japanese book about Ono is expected to be published in September 2011.

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Antigovernment protesters in northeastern Libya

TOBRUK, Libya - A young man holds up a Kingdom of Libya flag in Benghazi in northeastern Libya, now effectively controlled by antigovernment forces, on Feb 27, 2011.

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China on alert for petitioners, demonstrations

BEIJING, China - Chinese police officers patrol a street in Beijing, a possible pro-democracy gathering site, on Feb. 27, 2011. Chinese authorities have been on alert for petitioners from rural areas and pro-democracy gatherings ahead of the opening of the annual parliamentary session scheduled on March 5.

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Christchurch quake aftermath

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A man sits on a bed in his damaged house on Feb. 27, 2011, in quake-hit Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Christchurch quake aftermath

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Worshippers offer prayers during a church service in Lyttelton, New Zealand, on Feb. 27, 2011, the first Sunday since a devastating earthquake hit the city on Feb. 22.

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Twins' Nishioka at spring training

LEE COUNTY, United States - The Minnesota Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka records his first hit in the Twins uniform, a run-scoring single to right field, in the fifth inning of the first spring training game against the Boston Red Sox in Lee County, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Mariners' Ichiro at spring training

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first base in the second inning of a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Mariners' Ichiro at spring training

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs on an infield hit during the second inning of a spring training game against the San Diego Padres in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Inter Milan 2-0 Sampdoria

GENOA, Italy - Inter Milan coach Leonardo (L) issues instructions as defender Yuto Nagatomo passes by during a game against Sampdoria in Genoa, Italy, on Feb. 27, 2011. Inter Milan won 2-0.

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Inter Milan 2-0 Sampdoria

GENOA, Italy - Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) celebrates with goalscorer Samuel Eto'o in the second half of a game against Sampdoria in Genoa, Italy, on Feb. 27, 2011. Inter Milan won 2-0.

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Rangers' Tateyama at spring training

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama (L) talks with catcher Mike Napoli during a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Rangers' Tateyama at spring training

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama pitches in the seventh inning of a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Quake aftermath in N.Z.

LYTTLETON, New Zealand - A couple with a baby stand in front of a collapsed church on Feb. 27, 2011, at which they had their wedding ceremony, in Lyttleton, New Zealand, believed to be the seismic center of a deadly earthquake on Feb. 22.

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Quake aftermath in N.Z.

LYTTLETON, New Zealand - People walk down a partially collapsed slope on Feb. 27, 2011, in Lyttleton, New Zealand, believed to be the seismic center of a deadly earthquake on Feb. 22.

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Quake aftermath in N.Z.

LYTTLETON, New Zealand - A woman walks on a partially collapsed path on Feb. 27, 2011, in Lyttleton, New Zealand, believed to be the seismic center of a deadly earthquake on Feb. 22.

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Quake aftermath in N.Z.

LYTTLETON, New Zealand - Women make sandwiches for workers engaging in recovery efforts in a quake-hit area in Lyttleton, New Zealand, on Feb. 27, 2011, after a devastating earthquake struck the area on Feb. 22.

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Aftermath of N.Z. earthquake

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2011, shows a road in Sumner, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, that was damaged by an earthquake on Feb. 22.

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Chinese police disperse street protesters

BEIJING, China - Chinese police officers patrol a street in Beijing on Feb. 27, 2011, after people inspired by ''Jasmine Revolution'' pro-democracy protests in Tunisia called for pro-democracy rallies in major Chinese cities.

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Aftermath of N.Z. earhtquake

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A road worker holds a stop sign in front of a collapsed slope on a road in Sumner, a suburb of quake-hit Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 27, 2011.

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Swimmer Suenaga announces retirement

TOKYO, Japan - Yuta Suenaga responds to the crowd after capturing the bronze medal in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the short-course national championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2011. Suenaga announced his retirement from competitive swimming after the race.

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Pro-democracy rally in China

SHANGHAI, China - A man (C) is taken out from a pro-democracy rally in Shanghai, China, by police officers on Feb. 27, 2011. Chinese authorities were on heightened alert after people inspired by ''Jasmine Revolution'' protests in Tunisia called for pro-democracy rallies in major Chinese cities.

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Aftermath of N.Z. earhtquake

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2011, shows a fracture in a residential area of Sumner, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, caused by an earthquake on Feb. 22.

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2011 Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Runners wait to start the Tokyo Marathon in the capital's Shinjuku Ward on Feb 27, 2011. Over 35,000 runners took part in the event. (Pool Photo)

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Chinese police guard against rallies

URUMQI, China - Police officers patrol the streets of China's Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, on Feb. 27, 2011, after bloggers, inspired by ''Jasmine Revolution'' pro-democracy protests in Tunisia, called for pro-democracy rallies in major cities.

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Chinese police disperse street protesters

SHANGHAI, China - Police officers disperse pedestrians in central Shanghai on Feb. 27, 2011, after bloggers, inspired by ''Jasmine Revolution'' pro-democracy protests in Tunisia, called for pro-democracy rallies in major Chinese cities.

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Chinese police disperse street protesters

BEIJING, China - Police officers disperse pedestrians on Feb. 27, 2011, on a busy street in Beijing where bloggers, inspired by ''Jasmine Revolution'' pro-democracy protests in Tunisia, had called for a pro-democracy rally to be held.

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Kitajima sets 2 more nat'l records

TOKYO, Japan - Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke competition at the short-course national championships in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2011. Kitajima broke the national record, after also breaking the records in the 50-meter event the same day and 100-meter event the previous day.

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Chinese police disperse street protesters

BEIJING, China - Police officers patrol a busy street in Beijing on Feb. 27, 2011, after bloggers, inspired by ''Jasmine Revolution'' pro-democracy protests in Tunisia, called for pro-democracy rallies in major Chinese cities.

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Kitajima sets 2 more nat'l records

TOKYO, Japan - Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 200-meter breaststroke competition at the short-course national championships in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2011. Kitajima broke the national record, after also breaking the records in the 50-meter event the same day and 100-meter event the previous day.

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Kitajima sets 2 more nat'l records

TOKYO, Japan - Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 200-meter breaststroke competition at the short-course national championships in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2011. Kitajima broke the national record, after also breaking the records in the 50-meter event the same day and 100-meter event the previous day.

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Kitajima sets 2 more nat'l records

TOKYO, Japan - Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima competes in the men's 200-meter breaststroke competition at the short-course national championships in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2011. Kitajima broke the national record, after also breaking the records in the 50-meter event the same day and 100-meter event the previous day.

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Young N. Koreans march

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Young North Koreans march in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Feb. 27, 2011, calling for the defense of the country's regime, during a rally organized by the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League.

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Webb wins, Arimura 2nd at HSBC Women's Champions

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Karrie Webb of Australia raises the trophy in Singapore on Feb. 27, 2011, after winning the HSBC Women's Champions golf tournament, while Japan's Chie Arimura (L), finishing 2nd, claps her hands.

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Young N. Koreans march

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Young North Koreans march in Pyongyang on Feb. 27, 2011, calling for the defense of the country's regime, during a rally organized by the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League.

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Young N. Koreans march

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Young North Koreans march in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Feb. 27, 2011, calling for the defense of the country's regime, during a rally organized by the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League. The banner reads ''Once again, devote everything to improve the lives of the people.''

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Chinese police disperse street protesters

SHANGHAI, Japan - Chinese police officers take away a man on a street in Shanghai on Feb. 27, 2011. Large numbers of police officers were dispatched on to the streets to discourage unauthorized public gatherings.