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USJ man credited with bringing Harry Potter attraction

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, an executive officer at USJ Co., speaks of his tough job of bringing the Harry Potter attraction to Universal Studio Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in this photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014. The number of visitors to the theme park set a record monthly high for the second straight month in September after the new attraction opened in mid-July.

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Onishi sprints in women's T42 100m dash

TOKYO, Japan - Hitomi Onishi (2nd from L) takes part in the T42 class of the women's 100 meter dash at the Kanto track and field championship for the disabled held in Machida, Tokyo, on July 5, 2014. She won the race.

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Chinese officer bars Japanese media coverage during RIMPAC

HONOLULU, United States - A Chinese marine corps officer tries to prevent a Japanese cameraman taking a video on the deck of the guided-missile destroyer "Haikou" during a tour of ships involved in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on July 5, 2014.

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Chinese officers on guard aboard destroyer during RIMPAC

HONOLULU, United States - Chinese marine corps Officers stand guard on the deck of the guided-missile destroyer "Haikou" during a tour of ships involved in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on July 5, 2014.

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Chinese destroyer Haikou at U.S. base in Hawaii

HONOLULU, United States - The Chinese destroyer Haikou is seen moored at U.S. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on July 5, 2014. It is China's first participation in the U.S.-led RIMPAC, a multinational maritime exercise that takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

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Chinese officer visits Japanese destroyer during RIMPAC

HONOLULU, United States - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force officer (L) of the destroyer "Ise" guides a Chinese marine corps officer during a tour of ships involved in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on July 5, 2014.

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Missile launchers of Chinese destroyer Haikou

HONOLULU, United States - Missile launchers on the deck of the Chinese destroyer Haikou, one of the four ships China sent to the U.S.-led joint RIMPAC naval exercise, are shown to the press on July 5, 2014, at U.S. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

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JMSDF ships enter Cuba for 400th anniv. of Japan mission

HAVANA, Cuba - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Setoyuki (foreground) and Asagiri are seen docked at a port in Havana, the Cuban capital, on July 5, 2014. Three MSDF ships made port calls to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Japanese mission to Europe's visit to Cuba in 1614.

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Japanese performers commemorate Lafcadio Hearn in Greece

LEFKADA, Greece - Japanese actor Shiro Sano (L) recites passages from works of Lafcadio Hearn, aka Koizumi Yakumo, an author originally from Lefkada, Greece, with music played by Japanese guitarist Kyoji Yamamoto on the Greek island on July 5, 2014, to mark the 110th anniversary of Hearn's birth. Both Sano and Yamamoto are from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, where Hearn spent his later life.

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Japanese animation series "Doraemon" hits screen in U.S.

LOS ANGELES, United States - "Doraemon," a popular long-running Japanese animation series, is shown at a theater in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles on July 5, 2014, on the eve of its official TV debut in the United States.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Netherlands players celebrate after beating Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in a World Cup quarterfinal game at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Tim Krul of the Netherlands pumps his fist after saving Costa Rica's second penalty taken by Bryan Ruiz during a World Cup quarterfinal shootout at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. The Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, advancing to the semifinals.

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Japanese animation series "Doraemon" hits screen in U.S.

LOS ANGELES, United States - Children flock around an adult-size doll of "Doraemon," a character in the popular long-running namesake Japanese animation series, at a theater in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles on July 5, 2014, on the eve of its official TV debut in the United States.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Goalkeeper Tim Krul (23) celebrates with teammates after the Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in a World Cup quarterfinal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Goalkeeper Tim Krul (23) celebrates with teammates after the Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in a World Cup quarterfinal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Goalkeeper Tim Krul (23) celebrates with teammates after the Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in a World Cup quarterfinal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Costa Rica players look dejected after losing 4-3 on penalties to the Netherlands in a World Cup quarterfinal game at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Netherlands players, including Arjen Robben (11), celebrate after beating Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties in a World Cup quarterfinal game at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Tim Krul of the Netherlands saves Costa Rica's fifth penalty taken by Michael Umana during a World Cup quarterfinal shootout at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. The Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, advancing to the semifinals.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (R) shoots in front of Costa Rica's Junior Diaz during the first half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. The Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, advancing to the semifinals.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands (2) heads the ball during the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. The Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, advancing to the semifinals.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Costa Rica's Junior Diaz (L) and Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands jump for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. The Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, advancing to the semifinals.

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Netherlands beat Costa Rica to advance to World Cup semifinals

SALVADOR, Brazil - Dutch supporters cheer on their team during a World Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. The Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, advancing to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Belgium's Toby Alderweireld (2) and Marouane Fellaini (8) struggle to reach the ball during the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Belgian players look deflated after losing 1-0 to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Belgian coach Marc Wilmots (L) consoles Romelu Lukaku after Belgium lose 1-0 to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring the opener during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) takes a free kick during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Lionel Messi (L) and other members of the Argentina team celebrate after beating Belgium 1-0 in a World Cup quarterfinal at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain (L) celebrates after scoring the opener during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Belgium's Marouane Fellaini (L) and Argentina's Ezequiel Garay compete for the ball during the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) dribbles during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal game against Belgium at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring the opener during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Belgium's Axel Witsel (L) and Argentina's Javier Mascherano tussle for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, on July 5, 2014. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the semifinals.

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Argentina beat Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals

BRASILIA, Brazil - Supporters of Argentina and Belgium pose on July 5, 2014, at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. Argentina beat Belgium 1-0 in a World Cup quarterfinal game to advance to the semifinals.

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Kunieda, Houdet advance to Wimbledon wheelchair doubles final

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Shingo Kunieda (L) and France's Stephane Houdet play in a men's wheelchair doubles semifinal against Britain's Gordon Reid and the Netherlands' Tom Egberink at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kunieda and Houdet won 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the final.

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Kunieda, Houdet advance to Wimbledon wheelchair doubles final

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japan's Shingo Kunieda (L) and France's Stephane Houdet play in a men's wheelchair doubles semifinal against Britain's Gordon Reid and the Netherlands' Tom Egberink at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kunieda and Houdet won 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the final.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic (R) and Eugenie Bouchard of Canada clasp hands after the women's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova beat Bouchard 6-3, 6-0, winning her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic kisses the winner's trophy after beating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 6-3, 6-0 in the women's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova won her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates after beating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 6-3, 6-0 in the women's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova won her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic raises the winner's trophy after beating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 6-3, 6-0 in the women's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova won her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates after beating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 6-3, 6-0 in the women's singles final at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova won her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic plays in the women's singles final against Eugenie Bouchard of Canada at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova beat Bouchard 6-3, 6-0, winning her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic plays in the women's singles final against Eugenie Bouchard of Canada at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova beat Bouchard 6-3, 6-0, winning her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Eugenie Bouchard of Canada plays in the women's singles final against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova beat Bouchard 6-3, 6-0, winning her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic plays in the women's singles final against Eugenie Bouchard of Canada at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova beat Bouchard 6-3, 6-0, winning her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Kvitova wins 2nd Wimbledon singles title

LONDON, United Kingdom - Eugenie Bouchard of Canada plays in the women's singles final against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2014. Kvitova beat Bouchard 6-3, 6-0, winning her second Wimbledon singles title.

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Police on alert in Urumqi, China

URUMQI, China - Armed police officers keep guard in Urumqi, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, on July 5, 2014, five years after the July 2009 Urumqi riots.

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Urumqi, 5 years after July 2009 riots

URUMQI, China - Uyghur men gather near the International Grand Bazaar, where clashes were intense during the July 2009 Urumqi riots, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, on July 5, 2014.

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Urumqi, 5 years after July 2009 riots

URUMQI, China - A woman stands near the International Grand Bazaar, where clashes were intense during the July 2009 Urumqi riots, in Urumqi, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, on July 5, 2014.