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Nuclear fuel unloaded in Fukui Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Plutonium-uranium mixed oxide, or MOX, fuel is unloaded from a ship in the town of Takahama, Fukui Prefecture, in June 2010, to be transported to the Takahama nuclear power plant operated by Kansai Electric Power Co. Japan held 30.1 tons of fissile plutonium at home and abroad as of the end of 2010, down 0.9 ton from a year earlier for the second consecutive yearly decline, the government said Sept. 20, 2011.

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Vargas Llosa in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2011.

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Japanese supercomputer becomes world's No. 1 in computing speeds

KOBE, Japan - File photo taken in October 2010 shows a Japanese supercomputer, nicknamed ''K,'' being jointly developed in Kobe, western Japan, by Riken, a Japanese state-backed major research institute, and Fujitsu Ltd. Riken said June 20, 2011, that the supercomputer has been ranked the world's No. 1 in current computing speeds, the first time since 2004 that a Japanese supercomputer has captured the top position.

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Astronaut Noguchi wants to go back in space

TOKYO, Japan - Astronaut Soichi Noguchi poses with a model of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft that he was aboard in June when he returned to Earth from the International Space Station, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2010. Noguchi, who is making a visit to Japan, expressed his eagerness to take part in another space mission.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Italy supporters cheer during a World Cup Group F match against New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - An Ivory Coast supporter poses during a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of New Zealand back their squad at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, on June 20, 2010, in a World Cup Group F match against Italy.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Brazil pose during a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

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Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 in World Cup Group F

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Paraguay's Roque Santa Cruz looks across during a World Cup Group F match against Slovakia at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Paraguay won 2-0.

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Asada seeking new step at next world championship

NARITA, Japan - Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada of Japan, who is seeking her second consecutive victory at the world figure skating championship, meets the press at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on June 20, 2010 after returning home from training in Canada.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) pushes the ball past the Ivory Coast's Kolo Toure, helping Elano to score Brazil's third goal during the second half of a World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Tiger Woods at 4th at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States tips his hat after finishing his play in the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Woods finished fourth with a three-over 287.

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Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa appears downcast after finishing 33rd in the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010.

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Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds up the U.S. Open Golf Championship trophy after winning the event with an even-par total of 284 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa looks dejected after finishing his play in the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa looks dejected after finishing his play in the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits out of a bunker on the sixth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the seventh hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (R) is removed by manager Bobby Cox in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the sixth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (L) runs away after muscling Ivory Coast's Kader Keita off the ball during the second half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Brazil cheer for their team during a World Cup Group G match between Brazil and the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba reacts after failing to score in the second half of a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui watches his double in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 20, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 12-1 loss to the Cubs.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (L) argues with Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba during the second half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo (top) clashes with his teammate Michel Bastos during the first half of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 20, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 12-1 loss to the Cubs.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) faces Ivory Coast's Romaric (L) and Didier Drogba after Kaka muscled Ivory Coast's Kader Keita (on ground) off the ball during the second half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Elano celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in the 62nd minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Elano scores his side's third goal in the 62nd minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) is shown a red card during the second half of a World Cup Group G match between Brazil and the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) battles for the ball with Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil coach Dunga gives instructions to midfielder Kaka during the second half of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) shoots during the second half of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (2nd from R) is congratulated by his teammate Elano (7) after scoring his side's second goal in the 50th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010, with Kaka (L), Robinho (2nd from L) and Felipe Melo running by their side. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scores his side's second goal in the 50th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scores his side's second goal in the 50th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010, with his teammate Robinho (11) looking on. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (9) celebrates with his teammate Lucio after scoring his side's second goal in the 50th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) runs with the ball past Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (9) keeps the ball against Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scores his side's second goal in the 50th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 25th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (L) and Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo run for the ball during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano (C) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the opening goal in the 25th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scores the opening goal in the 25th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scores the opening goal in the 25th minute of a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - (top to bottom) Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo, defender Michel Bastos and Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane vie for the ball during the first half of their World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Brazil cheer for their team during a World Cup Group G match between Brazil and the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.