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N.Z. gov't purchases quake site

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in December 2012 shows the site of the former Canterbury Television building in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 115 people including 28 Japanese students perished in a 2011 earthquake. The New Zealand government announced July 17, 2013, that it has purchased the site which will form part of a predominantly residential area "with green open space."

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City changes stance over schoolboy's suicide

OTSU, Japan - Naomi Koshi, mayor of Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, speaks during a press conference at the city hall on July 17, 2012, following the second round of a hearing at the Otsu District Court on a suit filed against the western Japan city and alleged bullies by the parents of a 13-year-old boy who committed suicide. The municipal government of Otsu told the district court that it is highly likely to admit that bullying lay behind the October 2011 suicide of the junior high school boy, reversing its previous stance.

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City changes stance over schoolboy's suicide

OTSU, Japan - People wait in line outside the Otsu District Court in Shiga Prefecture on July 17, 2012, for a draw to select those allowed to attend the second round of a hearing on a suit filed against the western Japan city and alleged bullies by the parents of a 13-year-old boy who committed suicide. The municipal government of Otsu told the district court that it is highly likely to admit that bullying lay behind the October 2011 suicide of the junior high school boy, reversing its previous stance.

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Emperor Akihito enters hospital for heart surgery

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken on July 16, 2011, shows Japanese Emperor Akihito. The 78-year-old emperor entered the University of Tokyo Hospital in Tokyo on Feb. 17, 2012, to prepare to undergo heart bypass surgery the following day.

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Abandoned tank in S. Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan - A tank used during a civil war lies abandoned on Jan. 17, 2012, beside a road in South Sudan, which gained independence in July 2011. Infrastructure remains poor as the result of a civil war which lasted more than 20 years.

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Market in S. Sudan capital

JUBA, South Sudan - Women sell vegetables on Jan. 17, 2012, at the largest market in Juba, capital of South Sudan, which became independent in July 2011.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Homare Sawa (C) and other Japan players celebrate after Japan beat the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan captain Homare Sawa (front R) scores in extra time of the Women's World Cup Soccer final against the United States in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. After Sawa's scoring led to a 2-2 draw, Japan won on penalties 3-1 in its first Women's World Cup victory. On the left is Rachel Buehler (19) of the United States.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan players hold a banner thanking the world for support their country in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami after they beat the United States in the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan coach Norio Sasaki holds the winner's trophy after his team beat the United States during the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Homare Sawa (C) and other Japan players celebrate after Japan beat the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori (R) blocks a penalty kick from Shannon Boxx (7) of the United States, who was the first to shoot the U.S. penalty kicks, during the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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British Open golf

SANDWICH, Britain - Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke kisses the winner's trophy as he won the British Open at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England, on July 17, 2011.

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Usami joins Bayern Munich

MUNICH, Germany - Japanese striker Takashi Usami (C) takes part in a practice session at Bayern Munich in Munich on July 17, 2011, marking his first such session with the Bundesliga giants since he was loaned to them from Japan's Gamba Osaka.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan players run in celebration after their team beat the United States during the Women's World Cup Soccer final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan won on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - U.S. fans have paintings of the U.S. national flag on their faces before Japan and the United States competed in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Homare Sawa (C) and other Japan players celebrate after Japan beat the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - A woman wears a costume featuring Japan's national flag before Japan and the United States competed in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Afghan power transition

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - The Afghan flag (R) is raised higher than the flag of New Zealand (L) during a ceremony marking power transition from the International Security Assistance Force to local authorities in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan, on July 17, 2011. The New Zealand forces are stationed in the area. Power transition is under way from the ISAF to the Afghan authorities.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Homare Sawa (C) and other Japan players celebrate after Japan beat the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Afghan power transition

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - Children sing during a ceremony marking power transition from the International Security Assistance Force to local authorities in Bamiyan, central Afghanistan, on July 17, 2011. Power transition is under way from the ISAF to the Afghan authorities.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - Captain Homare Sawa (front R) and other Japan players run in celebration after Sawa scored in extra time of the Women's World Cup Soccer final against the United States in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. After Sawa's scoring led to a 2-2 draw, Japan won on penalties 3-1 in its first Women's World Cup victory.

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British Open golf

SANDWICH, Britain - Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke holds the winner's trophy as he won the British Open at Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England, on July 17, 2011.

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Olympic soccer bronze medalist Mori dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 1994 shows Takaji Mori, who died July 17, 2011, of renal pelvic cancer, at age 67. He helped Japan win the bronze medal in men's soccer at the 1968 Summer Olympics and was the inaugural manager of Urawa Reds in the J-league.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

FRANKFURT, Germany - A girl has a painting of the U.S. national flag on her face before Japan and the United States competed in the Women's World Cup final in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 17, 2011. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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Japanese trade minister Kaieda in China

WUHAN, China - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Banri Kaieda (C) cuts the tape during the opening ceremony for an office of the Japan External Trade Organization in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on July 17, 2011.

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ISAF troops begin phased security transition to Afghan forces

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - A helicopter, carrying participants of a ceremony marking the beginning of a phased handover of security affairs from International Security Assistance Force troops to local forces, arrives at the airport in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan Province on July 17, 2011.

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Japan win Women's World Cup soccer

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Tower in Tokyo's Minato Ward is lit in blue, Japan soccer's symbol color, on July 17, 2011, ahead of Japan competing against the United States in the Women's World Cup final in Germany. Japan got the victory at the Women's World Cup for the first time, winning on penalties 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in extra time.

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ASEAN Secretary General Surin

NUSA DUA, Indonesia - ASEAN Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on July 17, 2011.

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Anti-China protests in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam - A Vietnamese demonstrator in the capital Hanoi is carried away by police on July 17, 2011. The man was participating in a demonstration against China over the bilateral territorial disputes involving the Spratly Islands and the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

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ISAF troops begin phased security transition to Afghan forces

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - Police officers patrol around the venue of a ceremony marking the start of a phased handover of security affairs from International Security Assistance Force troops to local forces, in Afghanistan's central Bamiyan Province on July 17, 2011.

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Skyscraper next to Tokyo Sky Tree

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the view of Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo from Tokyo Sky Tree East Tower, a 31-story building next to it, on July 17, 2011, when the top floor of the 140-meter building was unveiled to the media. The office-commercial building, housing restaurants on the 30th and 31st floors and a free-of-charge observatory on the 30th, will open to the public in May 2012 at the same time as Tokyo Sky Tree.

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Anti-China protests in Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam - Vietnamese demonstrate in the capital Hanoi against China on July 17, 2011, over bilateral territorial disputes involving the Spratly Islands and the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.

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Japanese woman in same-sex partnership struggles for U.S. green card

NEW YORK, United States - A Japanese woman (R) and her American partner view their garden from their East Coast home on July 4, 2011. Even though they are legally married in their state, a federal law prohibits the Japanese woman from obtaining a spousal green card. (Photo is to go with feature story moved July 17, 2011)

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Japanese trade minister Kaieda in China

WUHAN, China - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Banri Kaieda makes a speech during the opening ceremony for an office of the Japan External Trade Organization in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on July 17, 2011.

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KDDI's new smartphone

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on May 17, 2011, in Tokyo shows KDDI Corp.'s new smartphone model ''Infobar A01,'' which the operator of the ''au'' cellular service has unveiled. The model will be available from early July 2011.