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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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Burnt float for Gion Festival almost rebuilt

KYOTO, Japan - "Ofunehoko," a Gion Festival float under restoration since 2010 after it was nearly lost in fire 150 years ago, is unveiled Jan. 15, 2014, in Kyoto before completion. The float is one of the "Yamahoko" floats used during the annual Gion Festival in Kyoto.

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Dollar rises above 88 yen

TOKYO, Japan - A display in Tokyo's Higashishimbashi district shows the dollar trading above 88 yen on the afternoon of Jan. 4, 2013. Earlier in Tokyo trading the same day, the U.S. dollar hit 88.12 yen at one point, its highest level since July 15, 2010.

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JICA turns to Indonesian experts to boost Madagascar's rice output

ANTSIRABE, Madagascar - Indonesian agricultural expert Joko Ptioyo (R), who has been dispatched by Jakarta on behalf of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, talks with a local farmer in Antsirabe, Madagascar on Jan. 15, 2010.

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'Green flash' seen in Antarctic

SHOWA STATION, Antarctic - A ''green flash'' is observed in the Antarctic on Jan. 15, 2010. The natural phenomenon can only be seen when several conditions are met such as air transparency, temperature and humidity. (Pool photo)

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Former Ozawa aide arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - A vehicle carrying arrested lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa leaves the Justice Ministry for the Tokyo detention house Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested the former aide to ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa the same day over a funds scandal.

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Former Ozawa aide arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - A vehicle carrying arrested lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa arrives at the Tokyo detention house Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested the former aide to ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa the same day over a funds scandal.

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Former Ozawa aide arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - A vehicle carrying arrested lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa arrives at the Tokyo detention house Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested the former aide to ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa the same day over a funds scandal.

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Former Ozawa aide arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Reporters, photographers and TV crews gather at the building which houses the office of Ichiro Ozawa, secretary general of the Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo's Motoakasaka district Jan. 15, 2010, after the arrest of his former aide and lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa over a funds scandal.

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Hatoyama rocked by arrest of DPJ lawmaker Ishikawa

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Hatoyama has been rocked by the arrest of Tomohiro Ishikawa, a lawmaker of Hatoyama's ruling Democratic Party of Japan, in connection with a political funds scandal involving DPJ Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa's fund management body.

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Former Ozawa aide Ishikawa arrested over funds scandal

OBIHIRO, Japan - Reporters, photographers and TV crews gather at an office of Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Jan. 15, 2010, after the former aide of ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa was arrested by prosecutors over a funds scandal.

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Ozawa's ex-aide Ishikawa arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Tomohiro Ishikawa, a Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker and one-time secretary to DPJ Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa, speaks to reporters in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Dec. 28, 2009. Prosecutors arrested Ishikawa on Jan. 15, 2010, in connection with a political funds scandal involving Ozawa's fund management body.

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Ozawa ex-aide arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa leaves parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested lower house legislator Tomohiro Ishikawa, a former aide of Ozawa, the same day in connection with a political funds scandals involving Ozawa's fund management body.

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Ozawa's ex-aide Ishikawa arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - This January 2009 file photo shows Ichiro Ozawa (L), then president of the Democratic Party of Japan, and DPJ lawmaker Tomohiro Ishikawa attending an event in Obihiro, Hokkaido. Prosecutors arrested Ishikawa on Jan. 15, 2010, in connection with a political funds scandal involving Ozawa's fund management body.

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Ozawa's ex-aide Ishikawa arrested over money scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Tomohiro Ishikawa, a House of Representatives lawmaker and former aide to Japan's ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa, who was arrested by prosecutors on Jan. 15, 2010, in connection with a series of money scandals hitting Ozawa.

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Ozawa's ex-aide arrested over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa enters an anteroom in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested lower house legislator Tomohiro Ishikawa, a former aide of Ozawa, the same day in connection with a political funds scandals involving Ozawa's fund management body.

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Former Ozawa aide arrested over money scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Ichiro Ozawa, the ruling party kingpin, heads for an anteroom in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested a former Ozawa aide, lower house legislator Tomohiro Ishikawa, the same day in connection with a series of political funds scandals.

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - The crew of the Japanese fleet support ship Mashuu line up on its deck in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the Maritime Self-Defense Force's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Maehara discusses JAL rehabilitation with Hatoyama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese transport minister Seiji Maehara finishes a meeting with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Maehara and Hatoyama discussed the rehabilitation of struggling Japan Airlines Corp.

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Maehara discusses JAL rehabilitation with Hatoyama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese transport minister Seiji Maehara speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010, after discussing the rehabilitation of struggling Japan Airlines Corp. with Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - Crew members aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet support ship Mashuu stow away a refueling duct in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - Crew members aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet support ship Mashuu listen to an announcement in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - A crew member (2nd from R) salutes on the deck of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet support ship Mashuu in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - Crew members aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet support ship Mashuu stow away a refueling duct in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Annular solar eclipse over China

QINGDAO, China - The sun is eclipsed by the moon near Qingdao in Shandong Province, eastern China, at 4:55 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - The crew of the Japanese fleet support ship Mashuu prepare for the Maritime Self-Defense Force's last refueling operation in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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U.S. to complain to China over Google hacking next week

BEIJING, China - A man places flowers on the Google logo outside the Google China headquarters in Beijing on Jan. 15, 2010. The United States said the same day it will file a formal complaint with China next week over cyber attacks that hit Google Inc. and a number of other companies.

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Annular solar eclipse over China

LIJIANG, China - A Chinese tourist views an annular solar eclipse over Lijiang in Yunnan Province, southern China, on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Annular solar eclipse over China

LIJIANG, China - An annular solar eclipse occurs over Lijiang in Yunnan Province, southern China, at 4:44 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Partial solar eclipse over Japan

ISHIGAKI, Japan - The sun is partially eclipsed by the moon near Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Partial solar eclipse over Japan

HIROSHIMA, Japan - The sun is partially eclipsed by the moon near Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Partial solar eclipse over Japan

HIROSHIMA, Japan - The sun is partially eclipsed by the moon near Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - Crew members aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet support ship Mashuu watch as a Pakistan Navy vessel is refueled in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010. Japan ended the MSDF's refueling mission for foreign vessels involved in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Okada mum about Ozawa money scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Okada declined to elaborate on a series of a political funds scandals hitting Ichiro Ozawa, secretary general of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

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Hatoyama, Sen. Inoue discuss U.S. base issue

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) and U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye hold talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Hatoyama told Inoue that the controversial issue of relocating a U.S. Marines airfield in Okinawa Prefecture would be resolved in May.

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Annular solar eclipse over China

LIJIANG, China - An annular solar eclipse occurs over Lijiang in Yunnan Province, southern China, at 4:45 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Japan ends Indian Ocean refueling mission

ABOARD THE MASHUU, Arabian Sea - Crew members aboard the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's fleet support ship Mashuu bid farewell to a Pakistan Navy vessel after completing a refueling operation in the Indian Ocean on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Hakuho remains unbeaten in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho pushes rank-and-filer Hokutoriki out of the ring on the sixth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15, 2010. The unbeaten yokozuna secured the lead in the 15-day tournament.

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Partial solar eclipse over Japan

ISHIGAKI, Japan - The sun is partially eclipsed by the moon near Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Asashoryu solid in New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) pushes komusubi Kakuryu out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15, 2010. Asashoryu, 5-1, followed unbeaten rival yokozuna Hakuho.

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Rookie pitcher Kikuchi starts pitching practice

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, the draft No. 1 pick of the Pacific League baseball club Seibu Lions, practices in a bullpen at Seibu Indoor Training Ground in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 15, 2010. The 18-year-old rookie pitcher entered the bullpen for the first time since his workout sessions with his teammates began on Jan. 9, prior to the formal start of the club's spring training.

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Rookie pitcher Kikuchi starts pitching practice

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, the draft No. 1 pick of the Seibu Lions, practices in a bullpen at Seibu Indoor Training Ground in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 15, 2010. The 18-year-old rookie pitcher entered the bullpen for the first time since his workout sessions with his teammates began on Jan. 9, prior to the formal start of the club's spring training.

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Japan orders end of refueling for antiterrorism forces

ARABIAN SEA, Indian Ocean - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Captain Ryo Sakai, who is aboard the supply ship Mashu on a refueling mission in the Indian Ocean, holds a teleconference with Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Kitazawa, who ordered the MSDF to end Japan's refueling mission the same day, expressed his wish for the safe return of the officers. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Inamoto reckons Kawasaki switch key to World Cup chances

KAWASAKI, Japan - Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Junichi Inamoto (R) speaks during a press conference beside the club's manager Tsutomu Takahata at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki on Jan. 15, 2010. Inamoto said his move back to the J-League from French club Rennes will be crucial to his chances of playing in a third consecutive World Cup finals.

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Midfielder Inamoto back in Japan

KAWASAKI, Japan - Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto wearing the Kawasaki Flontale jersey kicks the ball during a photo opportunity at Todoroki Stadium, the club's home stadium, in Kawasaki on Jan. 15, 2010.

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Former Ozawa aide arrested over money scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Ichiro Ozawa, the ruling party kingpin, arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on his way back from Osaka on Jan. 15, 2010. Prosecutors arrested a former Ozawa aide, lower house legislator Tomohiro Ishikawa, the same day in connection with a series of political funds scandals.

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Inamoto reckons Kawasaki switch key to World Cup chances

KAWASAKI, Japan - Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Junichi Inamoto speaks during a press conference at Todoroki Stadium, the club's home stadium, in Kawasaki on Jan. 15, 2010. The 30-year-old said his move back to the J-League from French club Rennes will be crucial to his chances of playing in a third consecutive World Cup finals.

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Kid has New Year sip from huge tea bowl

NARA, Japan - A child drinks tea from a huge tea bowl in the year's first traditional ''Ochamori'' tea ceremony at Saidaiji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 15, 2010. The bowls, used in the ceremony which dates back more than 750 years, each measure 30 to 40 centimeters in diameter and weigh 5-7 kilograms.

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Japan orders end of refueling for antiterrorism forces

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa holds a teleconference with Ryo Sakai, captain of the Maritime Self-Defense Force who is aboard the supply ship Mashu on a refueling mission in the Indian Ocean, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010. Kitazawa, who ordered the MSDF to end Japan's refueling mission the same day, expressed his wish for the safe return of the officers.

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Man with Molotov cocktail arrested near Ozawa's home

TOKYO, Japan - Police patrol in front of the home of ruling Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2010, after a man carrying what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail was arrested there on suspicion of obstructing police in the performance of their duties after he allegedly dashed at a riot police.