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Minority Uyghur scholar accused of separatism goes on trial

BEIJING, China - File photo taken in June 2010 shows Ilham Tohti, a prominent scholar of China's Uyghur ethnic minority. Tofti, accused of advocating independence for the country's restive Xinjiang region, went on trial on Sept. 17, 2014, amid a stepped-up crackdown on what Beijing says is terrorism committed by separatists.

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Two-time A-bomb survivor Yamaguchi

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the late Tsutomu Yamaguchi speaking in Nagasaki in June 2009 about his experience of surviving the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Japanese Embassy in London has sent a written protest against the BBC for introducing him as ''The Unluckiest Man in the World'' in its TV program that aired on Dec. 17, 2010, with the show's personalities and the audience laughing. A producer of the show has apologized via e-mail.

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Pardoned Japanese returns home

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese national Hideshi Suzuki (C) shakes hands with a supporter after arriving at Chubu airport in Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 17, 2010. Suzuki, who was given the death penalty in 1994 for drug possession and received a presidential pardon in June 2010, returned to Japan after 16 years.

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Pardoned Japanese returns home

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese national Hideshi Suzuki smiles as he leaves an immigration center in Taguig in the Philippines on Dec. 17, 2010. Suzuki, who was given the death penalty in 1994 for drug possession and received a presidential pardon in June 2010, returned to Japan the same day.

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Takanohana denies contact with gangster

NAGOYA, Japan - Former grand champion and Japan Sumo Association board member Takanohana (C) is surrounded by reporters outside Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 17, 2010. Takanohana denied media reports that he met a gang member in Ehime Prefecture in June.

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Fossil of large Jurassic crawfish found

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Ayumu Tadano, 13, searches for fossils in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on June 27, 2010. Tadano has found a fossil of a large crawfish dating from the late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago, in a layer of earth in the city, a museum curator said on July 17, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A Mexico supporter with a huge glove waves during a World Cup Group A match against France at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - An Argentina supporter poses during a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Photo shows a Mexico supporter at a World Cup Group A match against France at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Photo shows a Mexico supporter at a World Cup Group A match against France at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of South Korea smile at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010, in a World Cup Group B match against Argentina.

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Woods at U.S. Open 1st round

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Tiger Woods follows his shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 17, 2010. Woods shot a 74 for a share of 47th, having his first round in a major without a birdie since the 2003 Masters Tournament.

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Ishikawa debuts at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 17th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 17, 2010. Ishikawa made his debut at the major tournament shooting a 1-under 70 in the round.

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Ishikawa plays U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan acknowledges the gallery during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 17, 2010.

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Ishikawa debuts at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot from the rough on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 17, 2010.

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Woods at U.S. Open 1st round

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Tiger Woods tees off on the 15th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 17, 2010. Woods shot a 74 for a share of 47th, his first round in a major without a birdie or better since the first round of the 2003 Masters Tournament.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Fans of the Mexican team cheer after striker Javier Hernandez scored the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico beat France 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - France defender Eric Abidal (3) kneels on the field after getting an yellow card for fouling Mexico's forward Pablo Barrera (7) in the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico beat France 2-0.

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Ishikawa debuts at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on June 17, 2010.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexican striker Javier Hernandez (facing camera) celebrates after defeating France 2-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - France coach Raymond Domenech watches his side's World Cup Group A match against Mexico at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. France was beaten 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - France midfielder Florent Malouda (R) shoots past Mexico defender Francisco Rodriguez in the second half of their World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - France's Franck Ribery (R) passes the ball past Mexico defender Hector Moreno in the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - France defender Bakari Sagna (L) and Mexico defender Carlos Salcido vie for the ball in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico defender Carlos Salcido (L) and France defender William Gallas fight for the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (top) tussles with Mexico striker Pablo Barrera in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez saves the ball near France defender Bakari Sagna (2) in the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico players defend a free kick by France striker Nicolas Anelka (L) in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico defender Francisco Rodriguez (R) and France striker Nicolas Anelka (C) fight for the ball near Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio (L) in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico defender Rafael Marquez (R) charges France midfielder Florent Malouda in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico striker Giovani Dos Santos shoots past France defender Patrice Evra in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico midfielder Gerardo Torrado (R) challenges France's Franck Ribery (7) in the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico won 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco (C) celebrates with striker Javier Hernandez (R) after scoring from a penalty kick against France in the 79th minute of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico beat France 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico striker Javier Hernandez (14) celebrates with striker Giovani Dos Santos (17) and other players after scoring the opening goal in the 64th minute of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico beat France 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico striker Javier Hernandez (14) scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris during the 64th minute of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico beat France 2-0.

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Mexico beat France

POLOKWANE, South Africa - Mexico striker Javier Hernandez (L) reacts after scoring the team's opening goal in the 64th minute of a World Cup Group A match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Mexico beat France 2-0.

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Argentina beat S. Korea at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Gonzalo Higuain scored their side's third goal in the 80th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (C) scores a hat trick in the 80th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung (R) shoots past Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano in the second half of a World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South Korean players leave the pitch after losing 4-1 against Argentina in a World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Argentina beat S. Korea at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lionel Messi (R) fights for the ball with South Korea defender Lee Jung Soo in the second half of a World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina players acknowledge fans after beating South Korea 4-1 in their World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (L) celebrates after marking a hat-trick in the 80th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. On the right is South Korea midfielder Park Ji Sung. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona celebrates after Argentina beat South Korea 4-1 in their World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (R) and his players celebrate after they beat South Korea 4-1 in a World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Sergio Aguero (R) runs with the ball against South Korea's Cho Yong Nyung (4) and Kim Nam Il (5) during the second half of their World Cup Group B match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (L) celebrates with his teammates Sergio Aguero (R in back) and Lionel Messi (10) after he scored his side's third and his second goal in the 76th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (L) and his teammates celebrate after Higuain scored a hat-trick in the 80th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain heads his side's fourth goal, marking a hat-trick, in the 80th minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.

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Argentina beat S. Korea 4-1 in World Cup Group B

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (R) heads his side's second goal in the 33rd minute of a World Cup Group B match against South Korea at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 17, 2010. Argentina won 4-1.