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Japanese Princess Yuriko

(From L) Crown Prince Naruhito, his great-aunt Princess Yuriko and her husband Prince Mikasa attend the funeral of the couple's son Prince Katsura at the Toshimagaoka cemetery in Tokyo on June 17, 2014. Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, died at a Tokyo hospital on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 101

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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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Olympic snowboarding medalist Takeuchi publishes 1st book

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi, a silver medalist at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, poses in Tokyo on June 17, 2014, with her first book "Watashi, Kachi Ni Ikimasu" (I'll Go for a Win) about lessons in life learned through her competitive sport career.

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Supporters of Algeria cheer at World Cup in Brazil

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Supporters of Algeria cheer for the North African national football team in a game against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup finals in Belo Horizonte, southeastern Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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'Cat temple' in Fukui Pref.

FUKUI, Japan - Some of over 50 formerly abandoned cats living in the precincts of the Gotanjoji Temple, dubbed "the cat temple" among cat fanciers, are photographed on June 17, 2014, in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. About 10,000 cat-loving people annually visit the temple built in 2002.

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Temple master in Fukui Pref. plays with ex-stray cats

FUKUI, Japan - Temple master Koshu Itabashi plays with cats kept at his Gotanjoji Temple in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, on June 17, 2014.

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Tents set up in Kiev's Independence Square

KIEV, Ukraine - People walk by tents set up in Independence Square in Ukraine's capital Kiev on June 17, 2014.

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Souvenirs sold at Independence Square in Kiev

KIEV, Ukraine - A man sells souvenirs at a stall in Kiev's Independence Square on June 17, 2014. Goods on sale include a replica of the solid gold bread figure found at ousted Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych's residence and toilet-paper rolls featuring Yanukovych's face.

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Tomioka Silk Mill registered as World Heritage site

TOMIOKA, Japan - File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 17, 2014, shows the Tomioka Silk Mill in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture. On June 21, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided to add the mill, a historic factory building symbolizing Japan's industrialization from the 19th century, to the World Cultural Heritage list.

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Chanting slogans in Chiang Mai, Thailand

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Local village chiefs chant slogans to music written by junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha in the Doi Saket district in the eastern section of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand on June 17, 2014.

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Northern Iraq on high alert

KIRKUK, Iraq - An armed convoy of the Kurdistan regional government proceeds on a street of Kirkuk, northern Iraq, on June 17, 2014, amid an onslaught by the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria group.

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Northern Iraq on high alert

KIRKUK, Iraq - An oilfield facility in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, is photographed on June 17, 2014. The Kurdistan regional government has placed the area under tight security amid an onslaught by the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria group.

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World Cup protestors in Fortaleza, Brazil

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Anti-World Cup protestors demonstrate near the stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Texas Rangers' Darvish suffers 3rd loss against Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish watches an RBI single hit by Oakland Athletics' Stephen Vogt in the third inning of a game at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on June 17, 2014. Darvish suffered his third loss as the Rangers lost 10-6.

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Texas Rangers' Darvish suffers 3rd loss against Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (R) is taken out in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on June 17, 2014, after allowing seven runs. Darvish suffered his third loss as the Rangers lost 10-6.

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World Cup protestors in Fortaleza, Brazil

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Anti-World Cup protestors demonstrate near the stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Belgium beat Algeria 2-1

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Belgium's Marouane Fellaini (R) celebrates after scoring the equalizer in the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Alegeira at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 17, 2014, as Algeria's Rafik Halliche looks on. Belgium won 2-1.

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Tanaka earns 11th win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 17, 2014. Tanaka posted his major league-leading 11th win as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-1.

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Belgium beat Algeria 2-1

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Algeria's players acknowledge the crowd after losing 2-1 to Belgium in a World Cup Group H match at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Tanaka earns 11th win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 17, 2014. Tanaka posted his major league-leading 11th win as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-1.

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Brazil, Mexico draw 0-0

FORTALEZA, Brazil - The Mexico team pose for photos ahead of their World Cup Group A match against Brazil at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

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IOC head Bach, U.N. chief Ban meet press in Lausanne

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (R) and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon meet the press in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 17, 2014.

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U.S. official urges Japan to better explain defense policy

TOKYO, Japan - Mark Lippert, chief of staff to the U.S. defense secretary recently nominated as ambassador to South Korea, is shown in this undated file photo. He urged Japan to obtain Seoul's understanding of its controversial defense policy at a congressional hearing in Washington on June 17, 2014.

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Japan's crown prince arrives in Switzerland

ZURICH, Switzerland - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito (L) is greeted by a government official after arriving at Zurich airport on June 17, 2014, for an official trip to Switzerland to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. The crown prince is honorary president of Japan's celebrations committee.

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Tanaka earns 11th win

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 17, 2014. Tanaka posted his major league-leading 11th win as the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-1.

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Japan soccer star meets compatriot kids in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japanese soccer star Kazuyoshi Miura, acting as Japan Football Association ambassador to the World Cup, plays a paper-scissors-rock game with children on June 17, 2014, at a Japanese school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Five children who emerged victorious in the game received Japan's "Samurai Blue" team uniforms bearing Miura's autograph.

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Japan's crown prince arrives in Switzerland

ZURICH, Switzerland - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito arrives at Zurich airport on June 17, 2014, for an official trip to Switzerland to commemorate the 150th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. He is honorary president of Japan's celebrations committee.

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Japan soccer star pictured with kids in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japanese soccer star Kazuyoshi Miura (C), acting as Japan Football Association ambassador to the World Cup, has a commemorative picture taken with children during his visit to a Japanese school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (L) and teammate Javier Hernandez hug after the team drew with Brazil 0-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Japan soccer star gives children autograph in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Japanese soccer star Kazuyoshi Miura (far L), acting as Japan Football Association ambassador to the World Cup, gives children his autograph on June 17, 2014, during his visit to a Japanese school in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico supporters celebrate after the team drew with Brazil 0-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil supporters react after the team drew with Mexico 0-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil players react after the team drew with Mexico 0-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Oribe Peralta (19) and other Mexico players acknowledge cheers from supporters after the team drew with Brazil 0-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's Neymar (10) goes to ground while surrounded by Mexico players during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Rafael Marquez (L) and Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa hug after the team drew with Brazil 0-0 in a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (far R) blocks a header by Brazil's Thiago Silva (3rd from R) following a free kick by Brazil's Neymar (2nd from R) during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's Thiago Silva (C) heads the ball following a free kick by Brazil's Neymar (not pictured) during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's Thiago Silva reacts as his header is blocked by Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (not pictured) during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (R) blocks the ball with Brazil's Jo in pursuit during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Javier Hernandez (R) plays the ball as Brazil's David Luiz defends during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (far R) punches the ball clear during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Brazil at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's Neymar (R) shoots while defended by Mexico's Miguel Layun during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Oribe Peralta (L) and Giovani dos Santos (C) compete for the ball with Brazil's Thiago Silva (R) during the second half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil's Thiago Silva (R) clears the ball with a header during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Giovani dos Santos (10) shoots during the second half of a World Cup Group A match against Brazil at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Hector Herrera (L) and Brazil's Oscar compete for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Brazil supporters back their squad during a World Cup Group A match against Mexico at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Giovani dos Santos (C) is surrounded by Brazil players during the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.

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Brazil vs. Mexico

FORTALEZA, Brazil - Mexico's Oribe Peralta (front) dribbles the ball with Brazil's Marcelo in pursuit during the first half of a World Cup Group A match at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, on June 17, 2014. Brazil and Mexico drew 0-0.