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Asteroid named after disaster-hit town in Fukushima Pref.

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Koichi Miyamoto (C), mayor of Tomioka Town in Fukushima Prefecture, points to a photograph of the asteroid named "Tomiokamachi" in the prefectural city of Koriyama on Aug. 12, 2014. The asteroid was discovered by an astronomer of Dynic Astropark, a commercial observatory in Taga Town, Shiga Prefecture, in 1992 and was registered with the International Astronomical Union in July this year under the name in the hope of the town's rapid recovery from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. On the right of Miyamoto is Susumu Takahashi, head of the observatory.

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Taiwan's ethnic group Amis performs harvest dance

TAITUNG, Taiwan - Young people in tribal robes peculiar to the Amis, the largest indigenous group in Taiwan, perform a ritual dance at an annual harvest festival in a place surrounded by rice paddies in this file photo taken on July 12, 2014.

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Japan's chief TPP negotiator speaks to media

OTTAWA, Canada - Koji Tsuruoka, Japan's chief negotiator of the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Canada, on July 12, 2014, after officials from the 12 countries involved, including Japan and the United States, finished the latest round of talks in the Canadian city.

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Brazuca

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photo taken July 12, 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, shows a Brazuca, the official match ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, bearing the names of the countries in the final to be held the following day.

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Day before World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players Sami Khedira (L) and Mesut Ozil take part in training in Rio de Janeiro on July 12, 2014, ahead of a World Cup final against Argentina the following day.

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Day before World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina players Gonzalo Higuain (R) and Javier Mascherano take part in training in Rio de Janeiro on July 12, 2014, ahead of a World Cup final against Germany the following day.

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Day before World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Miroslav Klose of Germany takes part in training in Rio de Janeiro on July 12, 2014, ahead of a World Cup final against Argentina the following day.

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Day before World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Lionel Messi of Argentina takes part in training in Rio de Janeiro on July 12, 2014, ahead of a World Cup final against Germany the following day.

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Day before World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany coach Joachim Low holds a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on July 12, 2014, ahead of a World Cup final against Argentina the following day.

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Day before World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella holds a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on July 12, 2014, ahead of a World Cup final against Germany the following day.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - A Brazil supporter cries after the national team's 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (C) is pictured in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place against the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Arjen Robben (L) of the Netherlands shakes hands with Thiago Silva of Brazil after the Netherlands' 3-0 victory in a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Netherlands players pose for photos after the team's 3-0 victory over Brazil in a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Georginio Wijnaldum (R back) of the Netherlands celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Robin van Persie (facing the camera) of the Netherlands hugs Oscar of Brazil after the Netherlands' 3-0 victory in a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil players are pictured after the Netherlands scored their third goal in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil players react after the team's 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Georginio Wijnaldum (R) of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. Jonathan de Guzman (8) of the Netherlands and Hernanes (18) of Brazil are also pictured. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar is pictured after the Netherlands scored their third goal in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Netherlands players celebrate after the team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Daley Blind (5) of the Netherlands celebrates with teammate Robin van Persie (9) after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Daley Blind (5) of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Arjen Robben (R) of the Netherlands shoots in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. At left is Thiago Silva of Brazil. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar (L) is shown after Robin van Persie of the Netherlands converts a penalty to score the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Netherlands players pose for photos ahead of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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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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Netherlands down Brazil 3-0 to take 3rd place

BRASILIA, Brazil - Arjen Robben (R) of the Netherlands dribbles the ball, with Ramires of Brazil in pursuit, in the second half of a World Cup playoff for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Daley Blind (5) of the Netherlands celebrates with coach Louis van Gaal (far R) and teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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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 in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Robin van Persie of the Netherlands celebrates after converting a penalty to score the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Arjen Robben (front) of the Netherlands is brought down by Thiago Silva of Brazil, earning the Netherlands a penalty, in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Robin van Persie of the Netherlands celebrates after converting a penalty to score the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Robin van Persie (R) of the Netherlands converts a penalty to score the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup playoff match for third place against Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil players pose for photos ahead of a World Cup playoff match for third place against the Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on July 12, 2014. The Netherlands won 3-0.

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Big screen praises Sugiuchi's achievement

TOKYO, Japan - The big screen at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo congratulates Yomiuri Giants lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi for his achievement of his 2,000th career strikeout in a game against the Hanshin Tigers on July 12, 2014.

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Ishikawa before departure for British Open

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa meet reporters at Haneda airport in Tokyo on July 12, 2014, before his flight to Britain for the British Open.

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Floats pulled before Yamahoko parade

KYOTO, Japan - People conduct a test pull of floats in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 12, 2014, before the Yamahoko parade. The parade is a highlight of the Gion Festival in Kyoto.

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Sugiuchi marks 2,000 career strikeouts

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi marks his 2,000th career strikeout by fanning Hiroki Uemoto of the Hanshin Tigers in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on July 12, 2014, achieving the feat in the shortest time ever.

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Floats pulled before Yamahoko parade

KYOTO, Japan - Tourists and others engage in a test pull of a float in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 12, 2014, ahead of the Yamahoko parade. The parade is a highlight of the Gion Festival in Kyoto.

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Animation art director teaches in class for kids

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Animation art director Nizo Yamamoto draws a picture at an art class for elementary school students in the city of Shizuoka, Japan, on July 12, 2014.

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'Watermelon Tree' in Tottori

TOTTORI, Japan - A Watermelon tasting event is held in front of a stacked "Watermelon Tree" at a market in Tottori City, western Japan, on July 12, 2014.

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JR East shows off elevated section in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - East Japan Railway Co. shows an elevated part of the Tohoku Jukan Line in Tokyo on July 12, 2014, ahead of the start of its commercial operation from spring 2015.

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JR East shows off elevated section of Tohoku Jukan Line

TOKYO, Japan - Children walk on an elevated railroad track of the Tohoku Jukan Line in Tokyo on July 12, 2014, unveiled by East Japan Railway Co. The line is scheduled to begin commercial operation from spring 2015.

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Famed 'rakugo' artist unveils birthday performance plan

OSAKA, Japan - Katsura Bunshi, a renowned performer of rakugo or sit-down comic storytelling, unveils a plan at a press conference in Osaka, western Japan, on June 12, 2014, on a performance timed with his 71st birthday, July 16.

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Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ1000

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp.'s compact digital camera Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is displayed in Osaka on June 12, 2014. The camera, which is capable of 4K video recording, will go on sale from July 17.

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Japan to push Tomioka silk mill as world heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - Photo on June 21, 2012, shows the Tomioka silk mill in Gunma Prefecture. Japan will aim to have UNESCO register the Tomioka silk mill as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2014, according to a government plan approved on July 12, 2012, by an advisory panel.

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Japan to push Tomioka silk mill as world heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - Photo on June 21, 2012, shows the Tomioka silk mill in Gunma Prefecture. Japan will aim to have UNESCO register the Tomioka silk mill as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2014, according to a government plan approved on July 12, 2012, by an advisory panel.