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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Actor Seishiro Kato (C) attends an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014.

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10th anniversary of Harry Potter area at USJ

Actor Seishiro Kato (C) poses for photos in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an attraction based on the hit book and movie series, at Universal Studios Japan in the western city of Osaka with people dressed as characters from the series during a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the attraction's opening on July 15, 2024. Kato was invited to attend a pre-opening event in 2014.

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Footage of "comfort women" interviews released

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's Association for the Pacific War Victims releases footage of 1993 interviews with women known as former "comfort women" on Sept. 15, 2014, in Seoul. The interviews were conducted at the office of the association in July 1993 by the Japanese government with victims of World War II sexual slavery to produce a 1993 apology known as the Kono statement.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka to resume throwing from bullpen mound

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who went on the disabled list due to a slight tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on July 9, smiles on the mound at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Aug. 15, 2014. Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed Tanaka will resume throwing from the bullpen mound the next day.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka to resume throwing from bullpen mound

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who went on the disabled list due to a slight tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on July 9, takes part in fielding practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Aug. 15, 2014, before the Yankees' game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed Tanaka will resume throwing from the bullpen mound the next day.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka to resume throwing from bullpen mound

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who went on the disabled list due to a slight tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on July 9, takes part in fielding practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Aug. 15, 2014. Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed Tanaka will resume throwing from the bullpen mound the next day.

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Waters near Paracels

TOKYO, Japan - The press aboard a Vietnamese coast-guard patrol ship (front) take pictures of the Haixun 22 (back), a China Maritime Safety Administration patrol ship, in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, claimed by China and Vietnam, on July 15, 2014. The Chinese ship abruptly changed course after rapidly approaching the Vietnamese ship.

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Waters near Paracels

TOKYO, Japan - Crewmembers of a Vietnamese coast-guard patrol ship monitor an approaching China Maritime Safety Administration patrol ship (R) in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, claimed by China and Vietnam, on July 15, 2014.

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Waters near Paracels

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken July 15, 2014, shows a Vietnamese patrol ship, with a Chinese oil drilling rig visible in the background, in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.

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Waters near Paracels

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken July 15, 2014, shows a Vietnamese fishing boat flying many Vietnamese flags in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.

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Waters near Paracels

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken July 15, 2014, shows Chinese navy missile ships in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.

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Singapore rural haven struggles to keep out development

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Photo taken July 15, 2014, shows tourists visiting Pulau Ubin, a small island tucked away just off the northeastern corner of mainland Singapore. The sleepy rural haven is struggling to preserve its rustic charm, even as other parts of the affluent city-state have long given way to economic development.

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Singapore rural haven struggles to keep out development

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Photo taken July 15, 2014, shows 78-year-old Ahmad Kassim, a resident of Pulau Ubin, a small island tucked away just off the northeastern corner of mainland Singapore. The sleepy rural haven is struggling to preserve its rustic charm, even as other parts of the affluent city-state have long given way to economic development.

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Universal Studios Japan to see record 870,000 visitors in July

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken July 15, 2014, shows Universal Studios Japan's Harry Potter area in Osaka, which draws many visitors. The number of visitors to USJ is expected to total about 870,000 in July, the record for the month.

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More women interested in freezing eggs for future pregnancy

TOKYO, Japan - Noriko Kagawa, head of Repro Self Bank, explains about the decline in egg quality at a seminar held by the private operator of an egg-freezing business, in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on July 15, 2014.

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Woman leads therapy dog training in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Mayumi Tokiwa, head of a training section of the Japan Animal Therapy Association, shows how she trains canines to become therapy dogs at the association in Yamato, Kanawaga Prefecture, west of Tokyo, in this file photo taken on July 15, 2014.

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Ex-British consulate building in Shimonoseki

SHIMONOSEKI, Japan - Photo shows the former British Consulate building in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on July 15, 2014. The building, first constructed in 1906 and designated later as an important Japanese cultural property, reopened on July 18, 2014, following renovation.

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Chinese ship trails Vietnam Coast Guard boat

SOUTH CHINA SEA, South China Sea - A Chinese government ship trails a Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel with reporters aboard in the South China Sea on July 15, 2014.

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China halts drilling in South China Sea

BEIJING/HANOI, China/Vietnam - A Chinese oil drilling platform (rear C) and Vietnamese fishing patrol vessels are seen in the South China Sea on July 15, 2014. A company of the China National Offshore Oil Co. group halted drilling operations on July 16, a month earlier than scheduled.

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BRICS nations agree to create own development bank

FORTALEZA, Brazil - (from L to R) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma pose for a group photo during the BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 15, 2014. They agreed to create their own development bank, the New Development Bank, worth 100 billion dollars.

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Retiring N.Y. Yankees captain Jeter at All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - The American League's Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees acknowledges the crowd after being taken out in the fourth inning of the All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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Darvish contributes in AL's All-Star win

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League team pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers (R) talks with Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels during a training session before the start of the All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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Darvish contributes in AL's All-Star win

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - The American League's Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers talks with catcher Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of the All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Darvish retired three in a row from the third inning, contributing to the American League's 5-3 win over the National League.

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L.A. Angels' Trout earns All-Star Game MVP

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - The American League's Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels poses with the MVP trophy after his side beat the National League 5-3 at the All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara (R) of the Boston Red Sox greets AL other players after pitching in the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Uehara struck out one to complete the inning. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Uehara struck out one to close the inning. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees acknowledges cheers from spectators after completing his last ever play in an All Star Game in the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Uehara struck out one to close the inning. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers (R) is greeted at the dugout after retiring all three batters in the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese "koto" (harp) player Fuyuki Enokido and compatriot pianist Yuka Katori hold a joint concert at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Vienna, Austria, on July 15, 2014. The concert included a koto tune arranged for piano accompaniment by a local musician some 120 years ago.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers throws during the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Darvish retired all three batters. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees heads to second base after hitting a double during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hits a double during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hits a double during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers prepares to throw during the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers throws during the third inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Darvish retired all three batters. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers acknowledges cheers from spectators during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Koji Uehara (L) of the Boston Red Sox greets AL shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Also pictured is AL catcher Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish (L) of the Texas Rangers greets AL shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. Also pictured is AL pitcher David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Koji Uehara of the Boston Red Sox acknowledges cheers from spectators during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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Japan, U.S. to meet again Aug. on TPP-related issues

WASHINGTON, United States - Hiroshi Oe, Japan's deputy chief TPP negotiator, attends a press conference in Washington, the United States, on July 15, 2014, after meeting with his U.S. counterpart Wendy Cutler. Using a mountain climbing analogy, he hinted the two sides had made headway on some sticking points, telling reporters, "The fog has lifted...Now I can see the summit."

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League pitcher Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers is shown on a screen as he is introduced during the opening ceremony before the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Koji Uehara (L) of the Boston Red Sox and Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers, both of whom are American League pitchers, chat prior to the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Koji Uehara (L) of the Boston Red Sox and Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers, both of whom are American League pitchers, practice prior to the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014. The American League beat the National League 5-3.

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MLB All-Star Game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - American League shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees waves to fans during a parade prior to the MLB All-Star Game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 2014.

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China, Russia, 3 other nations agree on setting up development bank

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Leaders of five emerging economies -- (from L) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma -- pose for ceremonial photos at a meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 15, 2014. The five countries, known as BRICS, agreed on the establishment of a bank to support infrastructure development in developing countries.

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China, Russia, 3 other nations agree on setting up development bank

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Leaders of five emerging economies -- (from L) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob Zuma -- pose for ceremonial photos at a meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 15, 2014. The five countries, known as BRICS, agreed on the establishment of a bank to support infrastructure development in developing countries.

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Brazilian, Russian leaders at BRICS summit

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (L) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 6th BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 15, 2014. The BRICS group of five large emerging economies is composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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Brazilian, Indian leaders shake hands at BRICS summit

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (L) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 15, 2014. The BRICS group of five large emerging economies is composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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Brazilian, Chinese leaders shake hands at BRICS summit

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 6th BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, on July 15, 2014. The BRICS group of five large emerging economies is composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.