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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Uruguay national soccer team head coach Oscar Tabarez speaks during a press conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Germany.

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Chicago Cubs' Fukudome 1-for-5 against L.A. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome hits a single to center in the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 9, 2010. Fukudome was 1-for-5 in a 9-7 loss to the Dodgers.

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Ishikawa falters, barely makes cut in Scotland

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the sixth hole during the second round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 9, 2010. Ishikawa struggled to a 6-over 77 and barely made the cut in the tournament.

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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller (L) keeps control of the ball during a team practice session in Pretoria, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 0-for-2 against Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a sacrifice fly to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics to put the Angels ahead 3-2 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on July 9, 2010. Matsui finished 0-for-2 with an RBI and a pair of walks in a 6-5, 10-inning win over the Athletics.

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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (L) takes part in a team practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Germany.

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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - German national soccer team assistant coach Hansi Flick speaks during a press conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay. Flick held a news conference on behalf of head coach Joachim Loew who did not appear due to a cold.

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Ichiro has another multiple-hit game

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to right in the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 9, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to a season-high 11 games. The Yankees won 6-1.

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Rain suspends play at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Spectators walk past a leader board at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 9, 2010, after play was suspended during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament due to heavy rain.

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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil (C) and teammates practice in Pretoria, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay.

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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Germany players gather around coaches before a team practice session in Pretoria, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay.

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Rain suspends play at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan watches her approach shot on the first hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 9, 2010. Miyazato was at 4 over after three holes when play was suspended due to heavy rain.

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Uruguay, Germany prepare for World Cup third-place match

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Uruguay striker Luis Suarez kicks the ball during a team practice session in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Germany.

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Germany prepare for third-place match against Uruguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger takes part in a practice session in Pretoria, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay.

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Journalists in Italy go on strike

ROME, Italy - A man looks out of a kiosk window with a sign listing available newspapers in Rome on July 9, 2010. Almost no news was reported in Italy the same day as the country's federation of journalist unions went on strike to protest against a bill that would punish journalists reporting wiretap transcripts.

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Google says ICP license renewed by China

BEIJING, China - A screenshot taken July 9, 2010, of Google's Chinese webpage shows the search engine's Internet Content Provider license number at the bottom. Google announced the same day that the Chinese government had renewed its license, which it needs to continue operating its website in China.

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Tanigaki campaigning for upper house election

SAKURA, Japan - Main opposition Liberal Democratic Party President Sadakazu Tanigaki gives a stump speech in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on July 9, 2010, ahead of the July 11 House of Councillors election.

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Germany prepare for third-place match against Uruguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller takes part in a practice session in Pretoria, South Africa, on July 9, 2010, a day before a World Cup match for third place against Uruguay.

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Roos receives enthusiastic welcome in Obama city

OBAMA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (R) shakes hands with Fukui Prefecture Gov. Issei Nishikawa (L) and Mayor Koji Matsuzaki as he is welcomed to the city of Obama on July 9, 2010. ''The citizens of this town share a name Obama with the president and it has made us feel a great affection and joy,'' the mayor said in a speech to welcome Roos.

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Kan campaigning for upper house election

CHIBA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who also serves as president of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, gives a stump speech in the city of Chiba on July 9, 2010, ahead of the July 11 House of Councillors election.

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Ishikawa at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Scottish Open golf tournament at Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 9, 2010.

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Tanigaki campaigning for upper house election

SAKURA, Japan - Main opposition Liberal Democratic Party President Sadakazu Tanigaki gives a stump speech in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on July 9, 2010, ahead of the July 11 House of Councillors election.

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Kan campaigning for upper house election

CHIBA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who also serves as president of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, gives a stump speech in the city of Chiba on July 9, 2010, ahead of the July 11 House of Councillors election.

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Ishikawa at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the tenth hole during the second round of the Scottish Open golf tournament at Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 9, 2010.

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Kabuki actor, wife visit temple

NARITA, Japan - Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo (back R) and his wife (back L), television personality Mao Kobayashi, visit Naritasan Shinshoji temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on July 9, 2010.

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Kabuki actor, wife visit temple

NARITA, Japan - Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo (center R) and his wife (center L), television personality Mao Kobayashi, visit Naritasan Shinshoji temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, on July 9, 2010.

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Ishikawa at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits his second shot on the tenth hole during the second round of the Scottish Open golf tournament at Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 9, 2010.

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New shinkansen train

RIFU, Japan - The E6 series Komachi train is shown to reporters in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 9, 2010. The new series of bullet train will run on the Akita Shinkansen Line from 2013.

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1st int'l flight in 16 years

OSAKA, Japan - A flight leaves Itami airport in western Japan for Shanghai on July 9, 2010, as the first international flight in 16 years with a delegation of about 150 people to attend the Shanghai Expo.

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New shinkansen train

RIFU, Japan - The cockpit of the E6 series Komachi train is shown to reporters in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 9, 2010. The new series of bullet train will run on the Akita Shinkansen Line from 2013.

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Japan's 1st woman airline captain

OSAKA, Japan - Ari Fuji (R), a co-pilot with Japan Express Co., receives a letter appointing her as a pilot at the company's office in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, on July 9, 2010.

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Japan's 1st woman airline captain

OSAKA, Japan - Ari Fuji (L), a co-pilot with Japan Express Co., smiles as she holds a letter appointing her as an airline captain at the company's office in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, on July 9, 2010.

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Murder case retrial

TSUCHIURA, Japan - Shoji Sakurai (L) and Takao Sugiyama answer questions from reporters before the opening of their retrial at the Mito District Court's Tsuchiura branch on July 9, 2010. The convicts in the so-called Fukawa case -- a 1967 murder-robbery case in Ibaraki Prefecture -- are expected to be acquitted through the retrial.

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Murder case retrial

TSUCHIURA, Japan - Shoji Sakurai (L) and Takao Sugiyama answer questions from reporters before the opening of their retrial at the Mito District Court's Tsuchiura branch on July 9, 2010. The convicts in the so-called Fukawa case -- a 1967 murder-robbery case in Ibaraki Prefecture -- are expected to be acquitted through the retrial.

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Lantern plant market

TOKYO, Japan - A two-day market selling Physalis alkekengi, also called Chinese lantern plant, begins as an annual event at Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on July 9, 2010.

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New shinkansen train

RIFU, Japan - The E6 series Komachi train is shown to reporters in Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 9, 2010. The new series of bullet train will run on the Akita Shinkansen Line from 2013.

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Lantern plant market

TOKYO, Japan - A two-day market selling Physalis alkekengi, also called Chinese lantern plant, begins as an annual event at Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on July 9, 2010.

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World's largest 3-D plasma TV

OSAKA, Japan - The world's largest plasma display panel, at 152 inches, that can project 3-D images is exhibited by Panasonic Corp. in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 9, 2010. The electronics maker said it will begin taking orders for the panel from corporate customers July 1.

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Itai picked as Japan entrant for Miss Universe 2010 pageant

TOKYO, Japan - Maiko Itai (2nd from R) wipes tears after being named Miss Japan at a hotel in Tokyo on March 9, 2010. Itai, who lives in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, was picked from 11 contestants in the final round of the Japanese beauty pageant, which had about 4,000 applicants, and will go to the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant in July.

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Itai picked as Japan entrant for Miss Universe 2010 pageant

TOKYO, Japan - Maiko Itai reacts after being named Miss Japan at a hotel in Tokyo on March 9, 2010. Itai, who lives in Usuki, Oita Prefecture, was picked from 11 contestants in the final round of the Japanese beauty pageant, which had about 4,000 applicants, and will go to the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant in July.