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Mother of baseball legend Oh dies at 108

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Tomi Oh, the mother of the world's home run record holder and Softbank Hawks Chairman Sadaharu Oh, watching a baseball game at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka in June 1995. She died of pneumonia Aug. 16, 2010, at the age of 108.

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Japan economy minister comments on GDP

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Arai, Japanese economic and fiscal policy minister, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 16, 2010, after the government announced the economy grew an annualized real 0.4 percent in the April-June quarter. ''The latest data show the economy continued to steadily pick up,'' Arai said.

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Japan economy minister comments on GDP

TOKYO, Japan - Satoshi Arai, Japanese economic and fiscal policy minister, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 16, 2010, after the government announced the economy grew an annualized real 0.4 percent in the April-June quarter. ''The latest data show the economy continued to steadily pick up,'' Arai said.

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Astronaut Noguchi visits Japan

NARITA, Japan - Astronaut Soichi Noguchi waves at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on July 16, 2010, after arriving in Japan for the first time since returning to Earth in June from a nearly six-month space mission. Noguchi said he wants to ''eat some good food and see a lot of people'' during his stay.

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Hakoda Bugyosho restored after around 140 years

HAKODATE, Japan - The restored building of Hakodate Bugyosho (Magistrate's Office) is unveiled to the media in Hakodate, a port city in southern Hokkaido, on July 16, 2010. The office, built in 1802 at the end of the Edo Period by the Tokugawa shogunate as an outpost to check Russian moves, was destroyed in 1871. Work to restore the office began in June 2006 and cost 2.8 billion yen, and it will open to the public on July 29.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africa supporters watch a World Cup Group A match against Uruguay at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 16, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Africa supporters pose during a World Cup Group A match against Uruguay at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 16, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A Uruguay supporter poses during a World Cup Group A match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 16, 2010.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Switzerland pose at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 16, 2010, in a World Cup Group H match against Spain.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of South Africa are in high spirits at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 16, 2010, in a World Cup Group A match against Uruguay.

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Switzerland goalkeeper Benaglio

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland goalkeeper Diego Benaglio plays during a World Cup match against Spain at Durban Stadium, South Africa, on June 16, 2010.

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Empire State Building lit up for Japan mission anniversary

NEW YORK, United States - The Empire State Building in New York City was lit up in red and white on the night of June 16, 2010 to mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival in the city of Japan's first diplomatic mission to the United States. The top part of the 443.2-meter skyscraper was lit up in the colors of the Japanese flag to honor the delegation sent by the Tokugawa shogunate government during the final years of the Edo period.

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Comedian Hazama ready to restart global run-and-sail trip

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Japanese comedian Kampei Hazama poses for photos in front of San Francisco International Airport on June 16, 2010, before leaving for Turkmenistan to restart his run-and-sail Earth Marathon. Hazama, 60, who suspended his marathon due to treatment for prostate cancer in San Francisco, will arrive in the central Asian country and decide on the details of his running schedule in accordance with his physical condition.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune leaves the pitch after receiving a red card during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Uruguay on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Osaka Gov. Hashimoto meets with Germany's state premier Koch

WIESBADEN, Germany - Japan's Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto (L) speaks with Germany's Hesse State Premier Roland Koch (R) on June 16, 2010, in Wiesbaden, Hesse, in Germany. Hashimoto, a reform-minded leader of the major prefecture of Japan, and Koch discussed the matter of decentralization.

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Laughter and tears for S. Africa supporters

PRETORIA, South Africa - A combination photo shows the contrasting expressions of supporters of the World Cup host South African soccer team at matches against Mexico (above) and Uruguay on June 11 and 16, 2010. The cheerful spirit the supporters demonstrated in the first match, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Soccer City Stadium, waned during a 0-3 loss in the next match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (10) and teammates react after goal keeper Itumeleng Khune (16) is sent off during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Uruguay on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar (L) and Uruguay midfielder Egidio Arevalo vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (L) and South Africa defender Siboniso Gaxa vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay's players pose for a photo before their World Cup Group A match against South Africa on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won the game 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay midfielder Alvaro Pereira (L) scores his side's third goal against South Africa in extra time of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune reacts after being sent off during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Uruguay on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa's players pose for a photo before their World Cup Group A match against Uruguay on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. South Africa was defeated 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Supporters of the South Africa soccer team wearing face paint in their country's national colors cheer at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 16, 2010. South Africa lost 3-0 to Uruguay in their World Cup Group A match.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Supporters of the South Africa soccer team blow vuvuzela horns on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. South Africa lost to Uruguay 3-0 in their World Cup Group A match.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Supporters cheering Uruguay's soccer team wave national flags at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 16, 2010. Uruguay defeated South Africa 3-0 in their World Cup Group A match.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa goal keeper Itumeleng Khune (L) reacts to a red card after fouling Uruguay striker Luis Suarez during the second half of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay midfielder Alvaro Pereira (11) celebrates after scoring the team's third goal against South Africa in extra time of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan scores his second goal on a penalty kick in the 80th minute of a World Cup Group A match against South Africa on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (10) celebrates with teammates Alvaro Pereira (11) and Jorge Fucile (4) after scoring his side's first goal in the 24th minute of a World Cup Group A match against South Africa on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan reacts after scoring his team's first goal against South Africa in the 24th minute of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay striker Luis Suarez (L) and South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune (R) fouls Uruguay striker Luis Suarez during the second half of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Khune was sent off as Uruguay defeated South Africa 3-0.

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Uruguay beat S. Africa 3-0

PRETORIA, South Africa - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan reacts after scoring his team's first goal against South Africa in the 24th minute of a World Cup Group A match on June 16, 2010, at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Uruguay won 3-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain striker Fernando Torres leaves the pitch after suffering a 0-1 loss to Switzerland in a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010.

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Switzerland win stunning victory to Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland midfielder Gelson Fernandes celebrates after scoring a goal against Spain in the 52nd minute of a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque gives instructions to his players in the second half of a World Cup match against Switzerland at Durban Stadium on June 16, 2010. Spain was defeated 0-1.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain striker Fernando Torres (R) and Switzerland defender Stephane Grichting fight for the ball in the second half of during a World Cup match at Durban Stadium on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland players rejoice after defeating Spain 1-0 in a World Cup Group H match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland players rejoice after defeating Spain 1-0 in a World Cup Group H match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland midfielder Gokhan Inler (L) follows the ball during a World Cup match against Spain at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain striker Fernando Torres (2nd from L) and midfielder Xavi (2nd from R) leave the pitch after being defeated 1-0 by Switzerland in a World Cup Group H match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 16, 2010.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain striker Carles Puyol looks down after his team lost 1-0 to Switzerland in a World Cup Group H match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 16, 2010.

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Switzerland win stunning victory to Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland midfielder Gokhan Inler (L) vies with Spain midfielder David Silva in the first half of a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland goalkeeper Diego Benaglio (C) punches the ball away in the second half of a World Cup match against Spain at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland win stunning victory to Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland midfielder Gelson Fernandes (C) scores a goal against Spain in the 52nd minute of a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland win stunning victory to Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Sergio Ramos (front) and Switzerland goalkeeper Diego Benaglio fight for the ball in the second half of a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland in stunning victory over Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland players celebrate after midfielder Gelson Fernandes (2nd from L) scored in the 52nd minute of a World Cup Group H match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 16, 2010, leading the country to a 1-0 victory.

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Switzerland win stunning victory to Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Switzerland midfielder Gelson Fernandes (C) scores a goal against Spain in the 52nd minute of a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.

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Switzerland win stunning victory to Spain

DURBAN, South Africa - Spain defender Joan Capdevila (R) passes the ball near Switzerland midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta in the second half of a World Cup match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 16, 2010. Switzerland won 1-0.