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Detroit files for bankruptcy

TOKYO, Japan - A May 2010 file photo shows unused land in Detroit, Michigan. The city filed the largest-ever municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history on July 18, 2013, marking a dark new chapter for the Motor City, once the engine room of the country's economy.

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Rebuilt South Korean Embassy in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo's Minato Ward on July 18, 2013, the day its opening ceremony was held. The embassy was rebuilt after the old one was demolished in 2010 due to aging.

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Oosthuizen wins British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. Oosthuizen won the title shooting a 16-under 272 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the third green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ichiro plays against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis (C) tags out Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki near third base during the 10th inning of a game at Angel Stadium in California on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Woods at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Tiger Woods of the United States plays a drive in the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010.

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Woods at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the gallery after playing in the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010.

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Ichiro plays against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Howard Kendrick (R) tries to tag out Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki near second base during the 10th inning of a game at Angel Stadium on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays a shot in the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan walks over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Matsui plays against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui grounds out to second on a broken bat during the fourth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Matsui plays against Mariners

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui follows a fouled pop-up off the bat of Seattle Mariners Milton Bradley during the second inning of a game at Angel Stadium on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Ichiro plays against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki is beaten by the throw at first during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in California on July 18, 2010. The Mariners won 2-1.

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Oosthuizen wins British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa holds the British Open trophy after winning the golf tournament at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. Oosthuizen posted a 16-under 272 total.

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Oosthuizen wins British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa (R) acknowledges the gallery as he walks to the 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf tournament at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. Oosthuizen won the tournament shooting a 16-under 272 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 17th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Oosthuizen wins British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa celebrates with his wife and their daughter after winning the British Open golf tournament at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. Oosthuizen posted a 16-under 272 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Oosthuizen wins British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa kisses the British Open trophy after winning the golf tournament at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. Oosthuizen posted a 16-under 272 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan reacts after missing a birdie putt on the fourth green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Oosthuizen wins British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa tees off on the third hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. Oosthuizen won the tournament shooting a 16-under 272 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tests the wind in the rough of the 13th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan watches his putt on the 16th hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Hakuho joins exclusive 40 win club at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) sends Tokitenku sailing over the edge with a powerful left hand throw at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2010. Hakuho extended his winning streak to 40 bouts, becoming only the fourth man to achieve the feat in the history of the ancient sport.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays his second shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 27th at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the seventh hole during the final round of the British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th with a 2-under 286 total.

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Homasho beats Takekaze at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Komusubi Homasho (L) swats No. 11 maegashira Takekaze into the ringside seats with a powerful right hand throw at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa ties for 27th in British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa waves to the gallery after sinking a birdie putt on the first green during the final round of the British Open golf tournament on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, July 18, 2010. The 18-year-old tied for 27th, his career-best finish in a major.

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Kakuryu beats Kotooshu at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian No. 6 maegashira Kakuryu (R) sends Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu over the edge at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa at final round of British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the first hole during the final round of the British Open at Old Course in St. Andrews on July 18, 2010.

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Kan visits Gifu Pref. to inspect damage caused by heavy rain

GIFU, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan looks at trucks carried away by the flooding of the Kani River in Kani, Gifu Prefecture, on July 18, 2010. (Pool Photo by Kyodo News)

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Hakuho joins exclusive 40 win club at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) sends Tokitenku sailing over the edge with a powerful left hand throw at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2010. Hakuho extended his winning streak to 40 bouts, becoming only the fourth man to achieve the feat in the history of the ancient sport.

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Kan visits Gifu Pref. to inspect damage caused by heavy rain

NAGOYA, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan offers flowers at the site of a house where three members of a family were killed by a mudslide in Yaotsu, Gifu Prefecture, on July 18, 2010. (Pool Photo)

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Ahn wins Stanley Ladies in playoff

SUSONO, Japan - South Korean rookie Ahn Sun Ju holds the winner's trophy after picking up her second win of the season, defeating countrywoman Lee Ji Hee with a birdie on the second playoff hole at the Stanley Ladies at Tomei Country Club in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 18, 2010.

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Kan visits Gifu Pref. to inspect damage caused by heavy rain

GIFU, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan looks at trucks carried away by the flooding of the Kani River in Kani, Gifu Prefecture, on July 18, 2010. (Pool Photo by Kyodo News)

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Bluefin tuna imports from S. Korea increasing

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows bluefin tuna landed in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, in June 2007. The amount of bluefin tuna Japan imported from South Korea has reached at least 980 tons during the first half of this year, exceeding last year's total import of 920 tons, according to a survey by the Fisheries Agency showed on July 18, 2010.

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Polar bear with ice at zoo

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - A polar bear plays with a block of ice in water during hot summer weather at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on July 18, 2010.

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Ishikawa practices for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa shivers during a practice round for the July 15-18 British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 14, 2010, amid rain and strong sea winds.

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Ishikawa practices for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa tees off during a practice round for the July 15-18 British Open golf championship on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 14, 2010, amid rain and strong sea winds.

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Japanese golfers practice for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Yuta Ikeda of Japan tees off on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 13, 2010, during a practice session for the British Open golf championships scheduled for July 15-18.

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Japanese golfers practice for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 13, 2010, during a practice session for the British Open golf championships scheduled for July 15-18.

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Japan's Ishikawa ready for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks at a news conference at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 13, 2010 before the British Open golf championships scheduled for July 15-18.

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Back-nine charge propels Kanemoto to Lexus title

BANDO, Japan - Tour veteran Takashi Kanemoto holds up the trophy after winning The Championship by Lexus golf tournament at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on July 11, 2010. Kanemoto won the title with a closing 66 and an 18-under 270 total.

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Back-nine charge propels Kanemoto to Lexus title

BANDO, Japan - Tour veteran Takashi Kanemoto celebrates after making an eagle on the 18th hole during the final round of The Championship by Lexus golf tournament at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on July 11, 2010. Kanemoto won the title with a closing 66 and an 18-under 270 total.

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Spain beat Germany to reach World Cup final

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (8) and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos (18) compete for the ball during the second half of the World Cup semifinal at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on July 7, 2010. Spain beat Germany 1-0 to advance to the final against the Netherlands.

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Ishikawa ready for Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan speaks about the upcoming Scottish Open golf tournament at the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 6, 2010. ''I'm delighted to play in Scotland, the birthplace of golf,'' the 18-year-old pro said.

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New cow in Miyazaki suspected of foot-and-mouth disease

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks to reporters after a meeting to discuss foot-and-mouth disease countermeasures at the prefectural hall in Miyazaki City on July 5, 2010, following the discovery of another cow with symptoms of the disease in the city. The new suspected case was the first to come to light since June 18.

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New cow in Miyazaki suspected of foot-and-mouth disease

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks during a meeting to discuss foot-and-mouth disease countermeasures at the prefectural hall in Miyazaki City on July 5, 2010, after another cow in the city was found to have symptoms of the disease. The new suspected case was the first to come to light since June 18.

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John Bolton's coup confession reveals level of U.S. interference abroad: expert

STORY: John Bolton's coup confession reveals level of U.S. interference abroad: expert DATELINE: July 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Quito CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton and street views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DECIO MACHADO, Geopolitical analyst based in Ecuador STORYLINE: The coup-planning confession of former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton revealed the level of U.S. interference in other countries' internal affairs, said an international political analyst. Bolton, in an interview with CNN on Tuesday, admitted that he has helped plot coups abroad. Decio Machado, a geopolitical research coordinator, said the world has known about the U.S. interference in foreign countries in recent decades since the revelations of the diplomatic cables in 2010 by the WikiLeaks website founded by Julian Assange. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DECIO MACHADO, Geopolitical analyst based in Ecuador "That is part of U.S. foreign policy, of the lo