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Dollar briefly tops 120 yen 1st time in more than 7 yrs

TOKYO, Japan - A monitor board at a financial institution in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2014, shows the U.S. dollar topping the 120 yen line for the first time since July 2007. The dollar's rise reflected a positive outlook for the U.S. economy in contrast to flagging Japan and Europe.

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Japan's Softbank reel in Matsuzaka

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in July 2014 shows New York Mets pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan throwing against the Miami Marlins in New York. Japan Pacific League baseball club Softbank Hawks said on Dec. 4, 2014, it has signed Matsuzaka, who moved to the majors via the posting system after the 2006 season in Japan.

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Postcard signed by Einstein in 1922 found in Japan

OTSU, Japan - A postcard bearing a signature by Albert Einstein is shown in this file photo taken at a museum in western Japan on July 4, 2014. The card, signed during the physicist's visit to Japan in 1922 after winning the Nobel Prize, was discovered in the Eizaburo Nishibori Memorial Explorer Museum in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the scientist who led the first Japanese expedition to the Antarctic.

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View of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's suburbs

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - A landscape of the suburbs of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a major city in the Kamchatka region of the Russian Far East, is seen on July 4, 2014.

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Yankee's Tanaka to restart playing catch

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who has been on the disabled list since July 9, 2014, due to a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Tanaka is expected to restart playing catch on Aug. 4, 2014.

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Thai laborer working near Israel's Erez Crossing

JERUSALEM, Israel - A Thai laborer works at a farm near the Erez Crossing in Israel's HaDarom district bordering with the Gaza Strip on July 29, 2014, despite frequent fighting between Israel and Palestine's Hamas resistance group. About 4,200 Thais are said to be working near the Gaza Strip.

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Nishikori hits return shot in 2nd round of Citi Open

WASHINGTON, United States - Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a return shot during a match against U.S. rival Sam Querrey in the second round of the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, D.C. on July 30, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.

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Nishikori in action in 2nd round of Citi Open

WASHINGTON, United States - Kei Nishikori of Japan reaches for a forehand shot as he beats U.S. rival Sam Querrey 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in the second round of the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, D.C. on July 30, 2014.

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Darvish gets 10th win as Rangers beat Yankees

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches against New York Yankees on July 28, 2014, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, the United States, to lead his team to a 4-2 win. Darvish marked double-digit victories for the third consecutive year since his rookie season.

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Darvish gets 10th win as Rangers beat Yankees

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches against New York Yankees on July 28, 2014, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, the United States, to lead his team to a 4-2 win. Darvish marked double-digit victories for the third consecutive year since his rookie season.

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Darvish gets 10th win as Rangers beat Yankees

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches against New York Yankees on July 28, 2014, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, the United States, to lead his team to a 4-2 win. Darvish marked double-digit victories for the third consecutive year since his rookie season.

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Blue Jays Kawasaki hits single

NEW YORK, United States - Blue Jays Munenori Kawasaki hits a single during the fourth inning in a match against the New York Yankees in New York, the United States, on July 27, 2014. The Blue Jays beat the Yankees 5-4.

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N.Y. Yankees Ichiro hits 3-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a three-run homer in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the Yankees won 6-4.

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Yankees' Kuroda earns 7th win over Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Kuroda allowed four runs over 5-2/3 innings but earned his seventh win of the season as the Yankees won 6-4.

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Yankees' Kuroda earns 7th win over Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista (L) rounds the bases on a three-run home run from New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (C) in the first inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Kuroda allowed four runs over 5-2/3 innings but earned his seventh win of the season as the Yankees won 6-4.

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N.Y. Yankees Ichiro hits 3-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his three-run homer over the right fence in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the Yankees won 6-4.

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Yankees' Kuroda earns 7th win over Blue Jays

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda looks up after allowing a homer to Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista in the third inning of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Kuroda allowed four runs over 5-2/3 innings but earned his seventh win of the season as the Yankees won 6-4.

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N.Y. Yankees Ichiro hits 3-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki rounds the bases on a three-run homer in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 25, 2014. Ichiro went 1-for-3 as the Yankees won 6-4.

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Yankees Ichiro hits single

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning of a game on July 24, 2014, in New York, the United States. The Yankees beat the Rangers 4-2.

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Yankees Ichiro heads to home

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to home to successfully score a run during the fifth inning of the game against the Texas Rangers on July 24, 2014, in New York, the United States. The Yankees beat the Rangers 4-2.

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Kakuryu beats Takekaze at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu (L) pushes No. 4 maegashira Takekaze out of the ring on the 11th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 23, 2014.

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'Radio Kaikan' building reopened after reconstruction

TOKYO, Japan - "Radio Kaikan," a shopping complex filled with stores related to animation and comics, reopens after reconstruction in Akihabara, Tokyo, on July 20, 2014, with some 4,000 people waiting before the opening.

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Rory Mcllroy leads British Open golf championship

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up a ball after making a birdie on the 15th green during the second day of the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England, on July 18, 2014. McIlroy built a 4-shot lead in the event.

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Rory Mcllroy leads British Open golf championship

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second day of the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England, on July 18, 2014. McIlroy built a 4-shot lead in the event.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place at World Cup

BRASILIA, Brazil - Daley Blind (5) of the Netherlands scores the team's second goal past Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar (C) in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. Brazil players Maicon (23), Luiz Gustavo (17) and David Luiz (4) can also be seen. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Yankees' Ichiro goes 2-for-4 against Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Yankees right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to right-center field in the fourth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 11, 2014. Ichiro went 2-for-4 and hit safely in his seventh consecutive game. The Yankees lost 3-2 to the Orioles.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal (L) consoles squad member Georginio Wijnaldum after defeat to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after beating the Netherlands in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (1) and other Netherlands players leave after their defeat to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina players, including Lionel Messi (L), run with joy after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Lionel Messi (front) and other Argentina players celebrate their victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina supporters celebrate victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (L top) leaves after the Netherlands were defeated by Argentina in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Wesley Sneijder (far R), Arjen Robben (2nd from R) and other Netherlands players leave after their defeat to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - The Netherlands' Ron Vlaar reacts after the first spot kick from him was saved by Argentina's keeper Sergio Romero (1) during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Wesley Sneijder (10) and other Netherlands players react after their defeat to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina keeper Sergio Romero (R) and teammate Maxi Rodriguez rejoice after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina supporters celebrate victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's players wave to their supporters after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's keeper Sergio Romero (R) rejoices after saving the first spot kick from the Netherlands' Ron Vlaar during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's players wave to their supporters after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina players express joy after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina supporters celebrate victory over the Netherlands in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's players, including Lionel Messi (C), rejoice after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina keeper Sergio Romero saves the first spot kick from the Netherlands' Ron Vlaar during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina players (below) run with joy after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. The Netherlands' players (above) droop with disappointment.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina players, including Lionel Messi (L), run with joy after beating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw in a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's keeper Sergio Romero rejoices after saving the Netherlands' third spot kick, from Wesley Sneijder, during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Netherlands keeper Jasper Cillessen (L) saves a header from Argentina's Rodrigo Palacio in the second half of extra time during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's keeper Sergio Romero saves the Netherlands' third spot kick, from Wesley Sneijder, during a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.