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Sharp to supply "free-form" LCDs to Nintendo

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken in June 2014 shows Sharp Corp.'s Free-Form Display, a liquid crystal display that can be shaped freely according to user demand. Sharp is close to providing the displays to video game maker Nintendo Co., sources close to the matter said Dec. 16, 2014.

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J-Power to apply for Oma nuclear plant safety inspection

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2013 shows the Oma nuclear power plant, which is under construction in Japan's northeastern prefecture of Aomori. Electric Power Development Co., or J-Power, will apply on Dec. 16, 2014 to the Nuclear Regulation Authority for a safety screening for the plant.

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Woman holds 1st info security event for women in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Asuka Nakajima, shown in this file photo taken on July 16, 2014, is the organizer of an information security event exclusively for women held on June 29 for the first time in Japan.

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U.S. supporter cheers at World Cup in Brazil

NATAL, Brazil - A supporter with a Stars and Stripes face painting holds a U.S. national flag to root for the U.S. team in a match against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup finals in Natal, northeastern Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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German supporters cheer at World Cup in Brazil

SALVADOR, Brazil - A group of supporters in bear costumes root for Germany in a match against Portugal in Salvador, northeastern Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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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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Displaced people in northern Iraq

ERBIL, Iraq - Photo shows water taps at a camp for displaced people near Mosul, northern Iraq, on June 16, 2014. Islamist militants seized Mosul earlier the same month, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee to surrounding areas.

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Displaced people in northern Iraq

ERBIL, Iraq - Photo shows children at a camp for displaced people near Mosul, northern Iraq, on June 16, 2014. Islamist militants seized Mosul earlier the same month, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee to surrounding areas.

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Displaced people in northern Iraq

ERBIL, Iraq - Photo shows workers distributing aid supplies at a camp for displaced people near Mosul, northern Iraq, on June 16, 2014. Islamist militants seized Mosul earlier the same month, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee to surrounding areas.

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Muller of Germany nets hat-trick against Portugal

SALVADOR, Brazil - Thomas Muller (R) completes his hat-trick as Germany beat Portugal 4-0 in Salvador at the World Cup in Brazil on June 16, 2014.

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Japan team trains ahead of next game against Greece

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni is caught up in his thoughts on June 16, 2014, in Itu, Brazil, ahead of Japan's next game against Greece.

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Merkel cheers for German team at World Cup

SALVADOR, Brazil - German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) is seen at Arena Fonte Nova at the Germany-Portugal World Cup match in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Standing next to her is FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

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World Cup-inspired flip-flops

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Flip-flops inspired by countries participating in the World Cup finals are on sale at a shop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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World Cup-inspired flip-flops

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Flip-flops inspired by countries participating in the World Cup finals are on sale at a shop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks of the United States scores their second goal with a header in the second half of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - The United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann (C) talks to players after a 2-1 victory against Ghana in a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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'Kazu' exchanges jerseys with Santos FC President

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japan Football Association ambassador to the World Cup Kazuyoshi Miura (R) visits Santos FC club in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and exchanges jerseys with club President Odilio Rodrigues (L) on June 16, 2014. Miura is a former Santos player.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks (6) of the United States and his teammates celebrate after a 2-1 victory against Ghana in a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Brooks scored their second goal in the 86th minute.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Andre Ayew (10) of Ghana scores the equalizer in the second half of a Group G match against the United States at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. John Brooks (6) and Fabian Johnson (23) of the United States are also seen. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Ghanaian supporters react after a 2-1 defeat to the United States in a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks (center R, back) of the United States scores their second goal with a header in the second half of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks (3rd from L) of the United States scores their second goal with a header in the second half of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - U.S. supporters cheer after John Brooks scores the second goal for the United States in the second half of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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Zico celebrates Maracana's 64th birthday

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Brazilian soccer star Zico, who scored 333 goals at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, the most scored by a single player at the stadium, reminisces about "the good old days" during a press conference at the stadium on June 16, 2014, the 64th anniversary of its opening.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks (C) of the United States celebrates after scoring their second goal with a header in the second half of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Asamoah Gyan (R) of Ghana and Geoff Cameron (20) of the United States are also seen. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - John Brooks (R) of the United States celebrates after scoring their second goal with a header in the second half of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Fabian Johnson (23) of the United States is also seen. The United States won 2-1.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Thomas Muller (2nd from R) and other German players celebrate after a 4-0 victory against Portugal in a Group G match at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Muller completed a hat-trick in the match.

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Protests in front of White House

WASHINGTON, United States - People gather in front of the White House in Washington on June 16, 2014, to express opposition to possible U.S. air strikes against Iraq.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Kevin Prince Boateng (9) of Ghana is sandwiched between Kyle Beckerman (15) and DaMarcus Beasley (7) of the United States in the second half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - A run by Andre Ayew (back) of Ghana is checked by American goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and defender Geoff Cameron (20) in the second half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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Mika Miyazato practices for U.S. Women's Open

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Mika Miyazato practices putting at a practice ground at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 16, 2014, preparing for the U.S. Women's Open golf.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Clint Dempsey (2nd from L front) of the United States celebrates after scoring the opening goal just 29 seconds after the start of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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Ai Miyazato practices for U.S. Women's Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato walks on the 18th hole for practice with her brother Kiyoshi Miyazato at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 16, 2014, in preparation for the U.S. Women's Open golf.

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Ai Miyazato swings in practice for U.S. Women's Open

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato practices at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 16, 2014, to prepare for the U.S. Women's Open golf.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - American players pose for photos ahead of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Matt Besler (5) of the United States and Asamoah Gyan (3) of Ghana compete for a header in the first half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Christian Atsu (7) of Ghana and Jermaine Jones (13) of the United States compete for the ball in the first half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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Kurdistan regional gov't official

ARBIL, Iraq - Falah Mustafa Bakir, head of the foreign relations department of the Kurdistan regional government, is interviewed by Kyodo News in Arbil, northern Iraq, on June 16, 2014. Bakir said the Kurds will not help Iraqi forces to combat Sunni insurgents, indicating Kurdish armed fighters will give priority to defending their region.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Jermaine Jones (13) of the United States is tackled by Sulley Muntari (11) of Ghana in the first half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. DaMarcus Beasley (7) of the United States is also seen. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Kyle Beckerman (L) of the United States and Mohammed Rabiu of Ghana are midair in the first half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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Killings in Kenya

LAMU, Kenya - Photo taken June 16, 2014, shows a hotel and a car following an arson attack in Mpeketoni, Kenya. Islamic militants from Somalia are suspected of killing 49 people in Mpeketoni the previous night.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Jordan Ayew (13) of Ghana and Matt Besler (5) of the United States compete for the ball in the first half of a Group G match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. At right is Kyle Beckerman of the United States. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Clint Dempsey (2nd from L) of the United States scores the opening goal just 29 seconds after the start of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Ghanaian players Sulley Muntari (11), John Boye (21) and Daniel Opare (4) are also seen. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Ghanaian players pose for photos ahead of a Group G match against the United States at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Clint Dempsey (far L) of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal just 29 seconds after the start of a Group G match against Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Photo shows Ghanaian supporters during a Group G match between the United States and Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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U.S. beat Ghana 2-1

NATAL, Brazil - Photo shows U.S. supporters during a Group G match between the United States and Ghana at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. The United States won 2-1.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Thomas Muller (13) of Germany completes a hat-trick in the second half of a Group G match against Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Midfielder Joao Moutinho (8) and goalkeeper Rui Patricio of Portugal are also seen. Germany won 4-0.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Cristiano Ronaldo (7) and Eder of Portugal react after a 4-0 defeat to Germany in a Group G match at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014.

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Germany crush Portugal 4-0

SALVADOR, Brazil - Cristiano Ronaldo (7) and Joao Moutinho (8) of Portugal demand a penalty kick in the second half of a Group G match against Germany at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, on June 16, 2014. Germany won 4-0.