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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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Japanese, British defense chiefs agree to build closer ties

TOKYO, Jan. 9 Kyodo - British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon (L) and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani shake hands before their talks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016. They agreed to strengthen cooperation to fight terrorism and threats to stability in the Asia-Pacific region such as North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

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Kyocera to launch fuel cells in FY 2016

OSAKA, Japan - Kyocera Corp. President Goro Yamaguchi takes part in an interview with Kyodo News in Osaka on Jan. 9, 2015. He said the electronic device maker plans to launch fuel cells in Japan for housing complexes and factories in fiscal 2016 ending in March 2017, with overseas sales also eyed.

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Japan's Murata improves to perfect 9-0

London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan celebrates after knocking out Guston Alejandro Vega of Argentina during the second round of their non-title middleweight match in Shanghai on Jan. 30, 2016. WBC fifth-ranked Murata maintained his perfect 9-0 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Murata improves to perfect 9-0

London Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata of Japan (L) delivers a punch to Guston Alejandro Vega of Argentina during the second round of their non-title middleweight match in Shanghai on Jan. 30, 2016. WBC fifth-ranked Murata knocked out Vega in the second round to maintain his perfect 9-0 record. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Djokovic, Murray to square off in Aussie Open final

Undated combined photo shows Andy Murray (L) and Novak Djokovic. The two players will meet in the Australian Open final on Jan. 31, 2016. Djokovic leads the head-to-head record 21-9 and is looking for his sixth Australian Open title. Murray has not won the Australian Open with four runner-up finishes in the previous six years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-researcher Obokata to publish book on STAP cell scandal

Photo taken April 9, 2014, shows Haruko Obokata. Obokata, the former stem cell scientist dogged by a scandal surrounding her alleged falsification of research papers, will publish a book recounting the controversy that unfolded from early 2014, titled "Anohi" (That Day), publisher Kodansha Ltd. said Jan. 27, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mizutani makes history with 8th national singles title

Jun Mizutani returns the ball to Kazuhiro Chan during the men's singles table tennis final at the Japan national championships in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2016. Mizutani won 4-1 (9-11, 11-4, 11-4, 11-7, 11-6) to grab a record-equaling eighth men's title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa wins women's title at table tennis championships

Kasumi Ishikawa returns the ball to Miu Hirano during the women's singles table tennis final at the Japan national championships in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2016. Ishikawa won 4-1 (11-7, 11-4, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9), securing her third consecutive national singles championship and fourth overall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against Thailand

Musashi Suzuki (9) of Japan's Under-23 team scores the opener during the first half of a U-23 Asian Championship match against Thailand in Doha on Jan. 16, 2016. The championship doubles as the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying tournament for Asia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against Thailand

Musashi Suzuki (9) of Japan's Under-23 team celebrates after scoring the opener during the first half of a U-23 Asian Championship match against Thailand in Doha on Jan. 16, 2016. The championship doubles as the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying tournament for Asia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against Thailand

Japan coach Makoto Teguramori (far R) and the members of Japan's Under-23 team celebrate with Musashi Suzuki (9) as Suzuki scored the opener during the first half of a U-23 Asian Championship match against Thailand in Doha on Jan. 16, 2016. The championship doubles as the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying tournament for Asia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against Thailand

Musashi Suzuki (9) of Japan's Under-23 team scores the opener during the first half of a U-23 Asian Championship match against Thailand in Doha on Jan. 16, 2016. The championship doubles as the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying tournament for Asia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan faces off against N. Korea in U-23 Olympic qualifier

Musashi Suzuki (9) of Japan's Under-23 team holds off a North Korean opponent during the first half of a U-23 Asian Championship match in Doha on Jan. 13, 2016. The championship doubles as the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying tournament for Asia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympic logo candidates down to final four

Ryohei Miyata, chairman of the logo selection committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016 after four design proposals made the final cut for the public competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu, Asada perform in exhibition

Japanese figure skaters Yuzuru Hanyu and Mao Asada perform during an exhibition in Morioka, Japan on Jan. 9, 2016. The event was held to support the Tohoku northeastern Japan region hit by the 2011 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tsai keeps big lead as Taiwan presidential election nears

Tsai Ing-wen, chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party, waves to voters from an open-top vehicle in Kaohsiung on Jan. 9, 2016. Tsai has maintained a comfortable lead in opinion polls, with one week remaining until the Jan. 16 presidential election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-Olympic champion Arakawa performs in exhibition

Former Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa performs her signature layback Ina Bauer during an exhibition in Morioka, Japan on Jan. 9, 2016. The event was held to support the Tohoku northeastern Japan region hit by the 2011 earthquake-tsunami disaster. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympic logo candidates down to final four

Former tennis player Ai Sugiyama takes a seat in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016, before a meeting of the 21-member logo selection committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Four design proposals for the official logo have made the final cut for the public competition, according to organizers. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nobel Prize-winning scientists tell young people to seek challenges

Combined photo shows Nobel Prize-winning Japanese scientists Shinya Yamanaka (L) and Isamu Akasaki holding talks in front of the audience in Nagoya on Jan. 9, 2016. They encouraged young people to experience many things without worrying about mistakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nobel Prize-winning scientists tell young people to seek challenges

Nobel Prize-winning Japanese scientists Shinya Yamanaka (L) and Isamu Akasaki hold talks in front of an audience in Nagoya on Jan. 9, 2016. They encouraged young people to experience many things without worrying about mistakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tsai keeps big lead as Taiwan presidential election nears

Tsai Ing-wen, chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition Democratic Progressive Party, waves to voters from an open-top vehicle in Kaohsiung on Jan. 9, 2016. Tsai has maintained a comfortable lead in opinion polls, with one week remaining until the Jan. 16 presidential election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wild Knights ground Eagles in playoffs opener

Kentaro Kodama scores a try during the first half of Panasonic Wild Knights' 46-6 win over Canon Eagles in Yokohama on Jan. 9, 2016, in the opening round of the LIXIL Cup, the playoff tournament to determine the Top League rugby champions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympic logo ideas down to final four

Sadaharu Oh, the all-time home run leader in Japanese baseball, is photographed in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016, before attending a meeting of the 21-member logo selection committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Four design proposals for the official logo have made the final cut for the public competition, according to organizers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ceremony on eve of New Year sumo tourney start

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) and new Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku attend a ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 9, 2016, to pray for safety during the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament beginning the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sit-in protest in Nagasaki against N. Korea nuclear test

People stage a sit-in protest at the Peace Park in Nagasaki on Jan. 9, 2016, against North Korea's nuclear test earlier in the week. The participants included survivors of the 1945 U.S. nuclear bombing of the Japanese city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Streets of Pyongyang days after nuclear test

Photo taken Jan. 9, 2016, in Pyongyang shows a message board aimed at boosting the morale of North Korean citizens. Earlier in the week, the country celebrated what it called a successful hydrogen bomb test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Evergreen ski jumper Kasai captures 1st Megmilk Cup

Noriaki Kasai (L) and Sara Takanashi pose for a photo after winning the men's and women's events of the Snow Brand Megmilk Cup on the K-90 hill at Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo on Jan. 9, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bungee jumping in coming-of-age celebration

A woman bungee-jumps in kimono from Ryujin Otsuribashi bridge in the Japanese city of Hitachiota on Jan. 9, 2016. A total of 10 "new adults" celebrating turning 20 years old bungee-jumped in suits or kimono to make their coming-of-age celebration memorable. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Streets of Pyongyang days after nuclear test

Photo taken Jan. 9, 2016, in Pyongyang shows a message board aimed at boosting the morale of North Korean citizens. Earlier in the week, the country celebrated what it called a successful hydrogen bomb test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ceremony on eve of New Year sumo tourney start

Ceremony is held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 9, 2016, to pray for safety during the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament beginning the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Streets of Pyongyang days after nuclear test

Photo taken Jan. 9, 2016, in Pyongyang shows message boards aimed at boosting the morale of North Korean citizens. Earlier in the week, the country celebrated what it called a successful hydrogen bomb test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese, British defense chiefs agree to build closer ties

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon (R), alongside Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L), inspects a guard of honor in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016. The defense chiefs agreed to strengthen cooperation to fight terrorism and threats to stability in the Asia-Pacific region such as North Korea's nuclear ambitions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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DPJ lawmaker Eda to retire from politics in summer

Undated photo shows Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker and former House of Councillors President Satsuki Eda, who has held several ministerial posts in the past. The 74-year-old said on Jan. 9, 2016, that he will retire from politics when his upper house term ends in summer. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese, British defense chiefs agree to build closer ties

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon (far L) and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from R) hold talks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016. They agreed to strengthen cooperation to fight terrorism and threats to stability in the Asia-Pacific region such as North Korea's nuclear ambitions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Foreign tourists provide economic boost to Japan, including regions

Photo taken Jan. 9, 2016 shows tourists from Taiwan welcomed by officials of a pleasure boat operator in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's main islands. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Northern islands minister rapped for not knowing island name

Aiko Shimajiri, minister in charge of Okinawa and Northern Territories issues, is interviewed at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2016. Shimajiri came under fire after she was unable to read the name of one of four Russian-held, Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido at a press conference on Feb. 9, 2016, even though she is responsible for raising awareness over the territorial dispute. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyocera to launch fuel cells in FY 2016

OSAKA, Japan - Kyocera Corp. President Goro Yamaguchi takes part in an interview with Kyodo News in Osaka on Jan. 9, 2015. He said the electronic device maker plans to launch fuel cells in Japan for housing complexes and factories in fiscal 2016 ending in March 2017, with overseas sales also eyed. (Kyodo)

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Imperial Palace lit up

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is lit up on a trial basis on Dec. 16, 2016. Part of the palace will be lit up from Dec. 23, the birthday of Emperor Akihito, to Jan. 8, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Imperial Palace lit up

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is lit up on a trial basis on Dec. 16, 2016. Part of the palace will be lit up from Dec. 23, the birthday of Emperor Akihito, to Jan. 8, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Christmas tree at USJ

A 36-meter-high Christmas tree is illuminated with about 550,000 light-emitting diodes during a presentation to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan, on the night of Nov. 10, 2016. The tree will be illuminated by LEDs as part of the theme park's winter event until Jan. 9. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo