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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraqi Militia In Karbala

Iraqi volunteers force chants slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during training in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Photo by Ahmed al-Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese company 'changes name' to root for Japan in World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - A public relations employee of Japanese music software company Nippon Columbia Co. shows a new business card with the name "Nippon VS Colombia Co." in Tokyo on June 23, 2014. The company said the new cards will be used for only two days to support Japan in its upcoming World Cup match against Colombia, which will kick off in Brazil at 5 a.m. Japan time on June 25.

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69th anniv. of end of Okinawa battle marked

NAHA, Japan - Family members of the victims aboard ships sunk by bombings and torpedo attacks during World War II pray at a memorial service in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 23, 2014, the 69th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa. Approximately 2,000 Okinawa Prefecture residents on 25 ships were commemorated.

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Buyer examines gemstone at Myanmar's gem emporium

TOKYO, Japan - A trader appraises a gemstone at a gem emporium in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw in this file photo taken on June 25, 2014. Myanmar's gemstone exports have jumped since the country's shift to civilian rule in 2011, and now it aims to increase exports of processed gems for more value added rather than selling them in the raw.

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Trader appraises gemstone at Myanmar's gem emporium

TOKYO, Japan - A buyer appraises a gemstone at a gem emporium in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw in this file photo taken on June 25, 2014. The country, known for its rich gemstone deposits, aims to boost exports of processed gems for more value added rather than selling them in the raw.

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'Kumamon' character-bearing pasta in soup put on sale

OSAKA, Japan - Acecook Co. unveils vegetable soup with pasta bearing the face of Kumamon, the mascot character promoting Kumamoto Prefecture, on the exterior of the cup at a press conference in Osaka on June 25, 2014. The soup, made from tomatoes produced in the southwestern Japanese prefecture, among other things, went on sale on July 28.

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Conductor Ozawa takes up baton in Switzerland

GENEVA, Switzerland - Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa receives a standing ovation from the audience in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 28, 2014, after conducting 25 string players of the Seiji Ozawa International Academy Switzerland.

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Park retains incumbent prime minister

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo taken June 25, 2014, shows South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong Won in Seoul. President Park Geun Hye retained Chung, who tendered his resignation about two months ago, after a second nominee for the post withdrew his nomination, a senior presidential secretary for Park said June 26.

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Japan after being eliminated from World Cup

ITU, Brazil - Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima heads for a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Google unveils smartwatch

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - U.S. information technology powerhouse Google Inc. unveils three models of its smartwatch, a web-connected wearable device, in San Francisco on June 25, 2014.

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Wimbledon tennis men's 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning a point during a second-round men's singles match against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2014. Djokovic won 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(5).

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Conductor Yamada extends contract with Suisse Romande

ROLLE, Switzerland - Japanese conductor Kazuki Yamada talks to Kyodo News on June 25, 2014, in Rolle, Switzerland, revealing his contract with Orchestre de la Suisse Romande as the principal guest conductor will be extended by two years through August 2017.

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Google unveils smartwatch

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Photo shows a model of Google Inc.'s smartwatch, made by LG Electronics Inc. of South Korea, unveiled by Google in San Francisco on June 25, 2014.

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Wimbledon tennis men's 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot during a second-round men's singles match against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2014. Djokovic won 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(5).

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Nagatomo cries after press conference

ITU, Brazil - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo cries after a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Wimbledon tennis men's 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a shot during a second-round men's singles match against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 25, 2014. Djokovic won 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(5).

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Date-Krumm, Strycova rejoice at Wimbledon women's doubles win

WIMBLEDON, Britain - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm (R) and Czech Republic partner Barbora Strycova look happy after beating Sharon Fichman of Canada and Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-1, 6-2 on June 25, 2014, in a women's doubles first-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London.

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Date-Krumm, Strycova win in Wimbledon women's doubles match

WIMBLEDON, Britain - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm (L) and her Czech Republic partner Barbora Strycova breeze past Sharon Fichman of Canada and Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-1, 6-2 on June 25, 2014, in a women's doubles first-round match during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London.

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5 years after Michal Jackson's death

LOS ANGELES, United States - A fan visiting from Germany offers flowers and a message of love at the graveyard where American pop star Michael Jackson is buried near Los Angeles on June 25, 2014, five years after his death.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni steps down

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014 to announce he is stepping down. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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5 years after Michal Jackson's death

LOS ANGELES, United States - A fan takes a souvenir photo at the star honoring American pop icon Michael Jackson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on June 16, 2014. Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at age 50.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni steps down

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014 to announce he is stepping down. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni steps down

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Itu, Brazil, on June 25, 2014 to announce he is stepping down. The previous day, Japan were eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Colombia in their final Group C match.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina players including Lionel Messi (10), Lucas Biglia (6) and Ezequiel Garay (2) acknowledge cheers from supporters after beating Nigeria 3-2 in a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Composite photo shows Argentina's Lionel Messi scoring the team's second goal with a free-kick during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball with Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi in pursuit during the second half of a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella gives instructions to players during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Marcos Rojo (far L) scores the team's third goal, which Nigeria's John Obi Mikel (10), Kenneth Omeruo (22) and Peter Odemwingie (8) try to prevent, during the second half of a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the team's second goal with a free-kick during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Marcos Rojo (L) runs in celebration after scoring the team's third goal as teammate Ezequiel Garay looks on, during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina supporters celebrate after squad member Lionel Messi scored the team's second goal with a free-kick during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (3rd from R) is congratulated by teammates including Javier Mascherano (far R), Angel Di Maria (7) and Pablo Zabaleta (4) after scoring the team's second goal with a free-kick during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates with a teammate after scoring the team's second goal with a free-kick during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Fernando Gago (5) plays the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. At left is Nigeria's Michael Babatunde. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Ezequiel Garay (2) and Nigeria's Emmanuel Emenike (9) compete for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group F match at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina's Federico Fernandez (17) is seen behind them. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) is toppled after competing for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Angel Di Maria plays the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Nigeria's Ahmed Musa celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (top) celebrates with teammate Angel Di Maria after scoring the opener during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina supporters cheer for the national team during a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores the opener during the first half of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.

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N. Korea soldiers' shooting demonstration

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean soldiers conduct a shooting demonstration in Sinchon, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea, on June 25, 2014.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Argentina players pose for photos ahead of a World Cup Group F match against Nigeria at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 25, 2014. Argentina won 3-2.