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Fujikawa comes back

DENVER, United States - Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa pitches in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Aug. 6, 2014. Fujikawa, who underwent ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in June the previous year, threw a total of 10 pitches in his first big league game since May 26, 2013. The team lost 4-13.

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Fujikawa comes back

DENVER, United States - Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa pitches in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Aug. 6, 2014. Fujikawa, who underwent ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in June the previous year, threw a total of 10 pitches in his first big league game since May 26, 2013. The team lost 4-13.

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Fujikawa comes back

DENVER, United States - Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa pitches in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Aug. 6, 2014. Fujikawa, who underwent ligament reconstruction surgery on his right elbow in June the previous year, threw a total of 10 pitches in his first big league game since May 26, 2013. The team lost 4-13.

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Reactors at Niigata nuclear plant

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2013 shows buildings containing the No. 6 reactor (C) and the No. 7 reactor (R) at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture. Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida said Sept. 26, 2013, that he basically approves TEPCO's plan to apply for a safety assessment of the two idled reactors, a key step toward resuming their operation. To the left is the No. 5 reactor building.

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Attention on Mandela

ROBBEN ISLAND, South Africa - A man takes a picture of a cell on Robben Island, South Africa, where former South African President Nelson Mandela was jailed, on Aug. 26, 2013. Many tourists have been visiting the island, where Mandela spent 18 years of 27 and a half years of imprisonment, since Mandela was hospitalized in June 2013. Mandela was discharged on Sept. 1 from a Pretoria hospital.

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Attention on Mandela

ROBBEN ISLAND, South Africa - Visitors listen to a guide (C back) on Aug. 26, 2013, on Robben Island, South Africa, where former South African President Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of 27 and a half years of imprisonment. Many tourists have been visiting the island since Mandela was hospitalized in June 2013. He was discharged on Sept. 1 from a Pretoria hospital.

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Divorced mom's mixed feelings about Japan's Hague pact entry

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroko Suzuki, 44, a resident of Tokyo, holds a picture of her daughters during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 26, 2013. Suzuki said Japan's likely ratification by the end of the year of an international treaty to help settle cross-border child custody disputes is "too late" for her, as she has been separated from her two daughters in the United States for a decade, which she attributes to Japan's non-ratification of the treaty.

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Divorced mom's mixed feelings about Japan's Hague pact entry

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroko Suzuki, 44, a resident of Tokyo, with pictures of her daughters on the table, speaks to Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 26, 2013. Suzuki said Japan's likely ratification by the end of the year of an international treaty to help settle cross-border child custody disputes is "too late" for her, as she has been separated from her two daughters in the United States for a decade, which she attributes to Japan's non-ratification of the treaty.

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Sierra Leone president in China

BEIJING, China - Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 26, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Suriname president in China

BEIJING, China - Surinamese President Desi Bouterse (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping toast during a ceremony to sign documents at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 26, 2013. (Pool photo)

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Kawasaki back to Blue Jays

TORONTO, Canada - Toronto Blue Jays infielder Munenori Kawasaki (R) exchanges high-fives with Jose Reyes after beating the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 1, 2013. Kawasaki was optioned on June 26, 2013, to make room for Reyes after the Blue Jays star shortstop returned from a severe ankle sprain, but was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays two days later.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Neymar dribbles to make his way during a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Neymar (10) makes his way during a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Fred (9) dribbles to make his way during a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian defender David Luiz (4) keeps the ball during a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (L) and David Luiz (4) defend during a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian defender Thiago Silva clears during a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot during a second-round men's singles match against Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Stakhovsky won 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

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Fire in Indonesia

BENGKALIS, Indonesia - Firefighters spray water to put out a fire that has continued smoldering under peatland at an oil palm plantation in Bengkalis Regency, Riau, in Indonesia on June 26, 2013. Fires on Sumatra have caused haze not only in Indonesia but also in Singapore and Malaysia.

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Fire in Indonesia

BENGKALIS, Indonesia - A mosque in Siak Regency, Riau, is hazy due to smoke from fires on Sumatra, Indonesia, on June 26, 2013. The fires have caused haze not only in Indonesia but also in Singapore and Malaysia.

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot during a second-round men's singles match against Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Stakhovsky won 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

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Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj holds his ballot before voting in the presidential election in Ulan Bator on June 26, 2013. He cast his vote for rival candidate Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene of the Mongolian People's Party. A source from the president's Democratic Party said on June 28 that he voted for the rival out of his Buddhist belief that good behavior is a good investment. The president was reelected.

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Maria Sharapova of Russia is pictured during a second-round women's singles match against Michelle Larcher De Brito of Portugal at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Larcher De Brito won 6-3, 6-4.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (C) fends off Luiz Gustavo (L) and Thiago Silva (R) of Brazil during the first half of a Confederations Cup semifinal in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Fred celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the 41st minute of a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Fred (R) loses his marker during the first half of a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Randers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Uruguay's Luis Suarez and Brazil's Fred (9) get better acquainted during the second half of a Confederations Cup semifinal in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki exchanges high-fives with a teammate in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Ichiro hits 2-run homer

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 26, 2013. The Rangers won 8-5.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil players pose for a team shot before a Confederations Cup semifinal with Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Uruguay players pose for a team shot before a Confederations Cup semifinal with Brazil in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Uruguay's Diego Forlan (R) sees his penalty saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar (12) during the first half of a Confederations Cup semifinal in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Neymar (10) shoots during the second half of a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil's Neymar (L) and Uruguay's Maximiliano Pereira tussle for the ball during the first half of a Confederations Cup semifinal in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian midfielder Paulinho (R) heads home the winning goal in the 86th minute of a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar (12) hugs Neymar after Brazil beat Uruguay in a Confederations Cup semifinal in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazilian striker Fred (9) scores the opening goal in the 41st minute of a Confederations Cup semifinal against Uruguay in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Confederations Cup semifinals

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Goalscorers Fred (R) and Paulinho (2nd from R) celebrate with teammates after Brazil beating Uruguay in a Confederations Cup semifinal in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on June 26, 2013. Brazil won 2-1.

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Microsoft Windows 8.1

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveils the preview version of Windows 8.1 in San Francisco on June 26, 2013.

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine plays a backhand return during a second-round men's singles match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Stakhovsky won 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Michelle Larcher De Brito of Portugal in action during a second-round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships against Maria Sharapova of Russia at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Larcher De Brito won 6-3, 6-4.

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Michelle Larcher De Brito of Portugal (facing) and Maria Sharapova of Russia shake hands after their second-round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Larcher De Brito won 6-3, 6-4.

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine acknowledges cheers from spectators after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in a second-round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Stakhovsky won 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after losing a point during a second-round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships against Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Stakhovsky won 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine hits a return shot during a second-round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Stakhovsky won 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

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Wimbledon tennis 2nd round

LONDON, United Kingdom - Maria Sharapova of Russia leaves the court after a second-round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships against Michelle Larcher De Brito of Portugal at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2013. Larcher De Brito won 6-3, 6-4.