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Young Thai woman abandons office life to become farmer

SURIN, Thailand - A young Thai woman checks her farmland in Surin, northeastern Thailand, in this file photo taken on July 27, 2014. The former Bangkok office worker is one of a growing number of young people abandoning urban office life to become farmers.

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Young Thai woman smiles while working in paddy field

SURIN, Thailand - A young Thai woman smiles while working in a paddy field in Surin, northeastern Thailand, as seen in this file photo taken on July 27, 2014. She has abandoned office life in Bangkok to become a farmer.

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Japanese actress performs life story of war-displaced woman

BEIJING, China - Sachiko Kanda, a Japanese actress born and raised in China during and after World War II, smiles at an interview in Beijing on July 27, 2014. Through stage performances, Kanda has been portraying the life of a Japanese woman left behind in China during the war.

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Ex-PM Fukuda meets with Chinese President Xi in Beijing

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda makes a speech on Aug. 27, 2014 in Tokyo. Fukuda revealed he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing in July and that they shared a "sense of crisis" over the strained ties between their countries.

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Famous pottery kilns to be fired after 40-year interval

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Kilns used by the late Shoji Hamada, a Japanese ceramic artist credited with developing Mashiko town in Tochigi Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, into a world-renowned pottery center, will be fired in February 2015 for the first time in about 40 years. This file photo of the kilns was taken on July 27, 2014.

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N. Koreans mark 61st truce anniv. of Korean War

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Koreans view fireworks over the Taedong River flowing through Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, in celebration of the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War.

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North Korean soldiers on Mansu Hill

PYONGYANG, North Korea - File photo shows North Korean soldiers arriving at Mansu Hill, where bronze statues of the country's late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il stand, to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War on July 27, 2014.

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North Korean soldiers on Mansu Hill

PYONGYANG, North Korea - File photo shows North Korean soldiers arriving at Mansu Hill, where bronze statues of the country's late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il stand, to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War on July 27, 2014.

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North Korean soldiers on Mansu Hill

PYONGYANG, North Korea - File photo shows North Korean soldiers arriving at Mansu Hill, where bronze statues of the country's late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il stand, to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War on July 27, 2014.

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Japan women golfers unhappy with Int'l Crown results

OWINGS MILLS, United States - A team of four Japanese women golfers - (from L) Mamiko Higa, Sakura Yokomine, Ai Miyazato and Mika Miyazato - winds up the inaugural eight-country International Crown match play golf tournament with a 1-3 win-loss tally to finish in a tie for third place with South Korea at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland, on July 27, 2014.

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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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Japan's PM Abe makes speech at a dinner

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe makes a speech at a dinner party in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on July 27, 2014. During their meeting, Abe and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar agreed to enhance the bilateral relationship, focusing on economics and disaster prevention.

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Japan's PM Abe attends dinner with PM Persad-Bissessar

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a dinner with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on July 27, 2014. Abe visited the country during his five-nation trip to Latin America.

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Japan women tied for 3rd in Int'l Crown match play golf

OWINGS MILLS, United States - Sakura Yokomine misses her birdie putt on the 18th hole in a loss to South Korea's Ryu So Yeon as Japan ends in a tie for third place with South Korea on July 27, 2014, the final day of the inaugural eight-country International Crown women's match play golf tournament at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland.

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Japan's PM Abe visits Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) attends a welcoming ceremony on July 27, 2014, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, with the country's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (R). Abe visited the country during his five-nation trip to Latin America.

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Japan's PM Abe visits Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) smiles as he is presented with a steel pan from Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on July 27, 2014, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Abe visited the country during his five-nation trip to Latin America.

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Japan's PM Abe visits Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) shakes hands with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on July 27, 2014, in Port of Spain before their meeting. Abe visited the country during his five-nation trip to Latin America.

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Japan, Trinidad and Tobago agree on disaster cooperation

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (2nd from L) and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (3rd from R) agree on cooperation in a range of areas, including the economy and disaster prevention, at a meeting between the two countries in Port of Spain in the Caribbean country on July 27, 2014. Abe also sought support for Tokyo's bid for a nonpermanent seat on the U.N. Security Council to be elected in 2015.

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Urawa, Kashima draw 1-1 in J-League

SAITAMA, Japan - Shinzo Koroki (R) of Kashima Antlers tries to score on Urawa Reds' goalkeeper Hitoshi Sogahata in the second half of a J-League first-division match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on July 27, 2014. The game ended 1-1.

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Shimizu overwhelms Kashiwa 3-0 in J-League

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Masato Kudo (L) of Kashiwa Reysol and Takuya Honda of Shimizu S-Pulse vie for the ball in the second half of a J-League first-division match as Shimizu overwhelmed visiting Kashiwa 3-0 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on July 27, 2014.

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High school girl arrested for killing, dismembering friend

SASEBO, Japan - Parents head for a briefing session at a high school in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on July 27, 2014, after a 15-year-old girl who goes to the school was arrested on suspicion of murdering one of her classmates, also 15. The suspect, whose name is withheld because she is a minor, is suspected of fatally beating and strangling Aiwa Matsuo and dismembering her body at an apartment where she lived alone.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho makes the figure 30 with his fingers at a party at a hotel in Nagoya on July 27, 2014, celebrating his 30th career championship.

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Moriya leads Kawasaki over Niigata in J-League

KAWASAKI, Japan - Kentaro Moriya (R) of Kawasaki Frontale scores the only goal in the J-League first-division match against Albirex Niigata at Todoroki Stadium on July 27, 2014, leading Kawasaki to a 1-0 win at home.

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Meeting of Okinawa group against base relocation

NAHA, Japan - People on July 27, 2014, attend the inaugural meeting of an organization, led by local business leaders and intellectuals, to oppose the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station within Okinawa Prefecture, in Ginowan in the prefecture.

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Patric scores 2 as Gamba stun Vissel 5-1 in J-League

KOBE, Japan - Patric (L) of Gamba Osaka heads home a shot past Vissel Kobe goalkeeper Kaito Yamamoto in the first half of a J-League first-division match. Gamba rolled to a 5-1 win over Vissel at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2014.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (C) smiles holding a huge cup at a party at a hotel in Nagoya on July 27, 2014, celebrating his 30th career championship.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (C) holds his trophy and his supporters celebrate after he defeated yokozuna Harumafuji at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. With the victory, Hakuho became only the third man in history to win 30 tournaments.

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Goeido to be promoted to ozeki rank

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Goeido holds his trophy for Shukun sho (outstanding performance prize) at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014. Goeido has all but gained promotion to the ozeki rank after getting his 12th win in a victory over ozeki Kotoshogiku the same day, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi said.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) waves from a car as he sets off from Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014, to celebrate his 30th career championship. At left is Aminishiki.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho is pictured after defeating yokozuna Harumafuji at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. With the victory, Hakuho became only the third man in history to win 30 tournaments.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) defeats yokozuna Harumafuji at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. With the victory, Hakuho became only the third man in history to win 30 tournaments.

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Hakuho claims 30th career championship

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) defeats yokozuna Harumafuji at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. With the victory, Hakuho became only the third man in history to win 30 tournaments.

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Antinuclear demonstration in Fukushima

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Participants at the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs, organized by the Japan Congress Against A- and H-bombs (Gensuikin) and others, stage an antinuclear demonstration in Fukushima City on July 27, 2014.

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Antinuclear group head speaks at world conference

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Koichi Kawano, chairman of the Japan Congress Against A- and H-Bombs (Gensuikin), calls for abolition of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy at the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs began in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on July 27, 2014.

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Meeting of Okinawa group against base relocation

NAHA, Japan - People on July 27, 2014, attend the inaugural rally of an organization, led by local business leaders and intellectuals, to oppose the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station within Okinawa Prefecture, in Ginowan in the prefecture.

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U.S. troops in Panmunjeom

SEOUL, South Korea - U.S. soldiers (front) and members of the Korean People's Army of North Korea (back) stay alert in Panmunjeom in the demilitarized zone separating South Korea and North Korea on July 27, 2014. The 61st anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice was marked the same day.

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Eel conservation symposium held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Researchers, aqua-farmers, and government officials gather at a symposium in Tokyo on July 27, 2014, to discuss conservation of the Japanese eel, which has been designated as a threatened species.

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USFK commander speaks to press in Panmunjeom

SEOUL, South Korea - Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, speaks to reporters in the South Korean part of Panmunjeom on July 27, 2014, the 61st anniversary of the signing of the 1950-53 Korean War armistice.

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High school girl arrested for killing, dismembering friend

SASEBO, Japan - Police officers enter an apartment building in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on July 27, 2014, to investigate the site where Aiwa Matsuo, a 15-year-old high school girl, was murdered by her classmate, also 15. The suspect, whose name is withheld because she is a minor, is suspected of fatally beating and strangling Matsuo and dismembering her body at an apartment where she lived alone.

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N. Korean officer points camera at U.S. general

SEOUL, South Korea - One of three Korean People's Army officers points a camera toward Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander of U.S. Forces Korea (in the foreground), in Panmunjeom in the demilitarized zone separating South Korea and North Korea on July 27, 2014, on the 61st anniversary of the signing of the 1950-53 Korean War armistice.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A veteran salutes after attending an event in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, to mark the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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Remains of Korean man to return home 70 yrs after death

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - O Jong Ja (L) from Busan, South Korea, puts into a new urn on July 27, 2014, the bones of her father O Il Sang who was mobilized to work at a coal mine in the town of Numata in the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido during World War II and died in 1944. A Japanese civic organization identified the bones.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A man carries the North Korean flag at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Women who are veterans (C) attend an event in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, to mark the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Photo taken in central Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, shows a slogan celebrating the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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Beach in Kamakura

KAMAKURA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 27, 2014, shows crowded Yuigahama beach in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Men march at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Veterans wave as they leave after attending an event in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, to mark the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Women wearing traditional outfits dance in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.

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N. Korea marks war anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Women head to offer flowers at bronze statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on July 27, 2014, the 61st anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement ending the Korean War. North Korea celebrates the day as it considers it won the war.