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Octopus "predicts" how many Olympic medals Japan will win in London

OSAKA, Japan - An octopus "predicts" how many medals Japanese athletes will win at the London Olympics, during an event in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, on June 27, 2012. The event was modeled after Paul, the octopus that gained international attention for foretelling Germany's wins and losses at the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament.

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Octopus "predicts" how many Olympic medals Japan will win in London

OSAKA, Japan - An octopus "predicts" how many medals Japanese athletes will win at the London Olympics, during an event in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, on June 27, 2012. The event was modeled after Paul, the octopus that gained international attention for foretelling Germany's wins and losses at the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament.

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Serena Williams loses in fourth round at Wimbledon

LONDON, England - Serena Williams of the United States reacts after losing to France's Marion Bartoli in a women's singles fourth round match at the Wimbledon Championships on June 27, 2011. Williams has won four Wimbledon women's singles titles including in 2010.

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Muraki assumes post after acquittal

TOKYO, Japan - Atsuko Muraki, a 54-year-old senior government official who was acquitted of fraud charges, fields questions from reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2010, after being presented with a letter of appointment for a new post of director general for policy planning at the Cabinet Office. Muraki was arrested over a postal abuse case in June 2009.

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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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G-20 summit in Canada

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C, back), U.S. President Barack Obama (R, front) and other leaders of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging countries line up for a group photo at the G-20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010.

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Kan, Obama meet in Canada

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama smile after their first summit meeting in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina defender Nicolas Burdisso (4) and Mexico forward Javier Hernandez (14) compete for the ball in a World Cup second round match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Mexico forward Giovani Dos Santos (17) heads for goal in a World Cup second round match against Argentina at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina defender Martin Demichelis (2) and Mexico forward Javier Hernandez (14) compete for the ball in a World Cup second round match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Germany send sorry England packing in 4-1 win

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - England forward Wayne Rooney (10) and Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (R) compete for the ball during a World Cup second round match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Germany won 4-1 and will face Argentina in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

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Miyazato jumps into 3rd at LPGA C'ship, but to lose world No. 1 spot

PITTSFORD, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan smiles during an interview with the press at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010, after finishing in a tie for third at the LPGA Championship.

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G-20 leaders agree on 'growth-friendly' fiscal consolidation

TORONTO, Canada - Leaders of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging countries wave during a group photo session at the G-20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. They agreed on carrying out ''growth-friendly'' fiscal consolidation plans. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 leaders agree on 'growth-friendly' fiscal consolidation

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (upper center) waves as leaders of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging countries line up for a group photo at the G-20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. They agreed on carrying out ''growth-friendly'' fiscal consolidation plans. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan, U.S. agree to deepen alliance

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama after their talks in Toronto on June 27, 2010, on the fringes of the Group of 20 summit in Canada. They agreed to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance further while working closely on a range of bilateral and global issues.

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Japan, U.S. agree to deepen alliance

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama after their talks in Toronto on June 27, 2010, on the fringes of the Group of 20 summit in Canada. They agreed to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance further while working closely on a range of bilateral and global issues.

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Japan, U.S. agree to deepen alliance

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) talks with U.S. President Barack Obama in Toronto on June 27, 2010, on the fringes of the Group of 20 summit in Canada. They agreed to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance further while working closely on a range of bilateral and global issues.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Colorado Rockies

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center off Colorado Rockies' starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin in the fourth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 27, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI as the Angels won 10-3.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Police officers move between supporters of Argentina and Mexico after Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 in their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Argentina and Mexico face each other after Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 in their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Mexico players appeal to referees for offside by Argentina striker Carlso Tevez after Tevez scored the opening goal in the 26th minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lionel Messi shoots during the first half of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

PITTSFORD, New York - Cristie Kerr of the United States celebrates after winning the LPGA Golf Championship at Locust Hill country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010. Kerr finished on a six-under-par 66, winning the title in a record breaking 19-under-par 269.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Mexico defender Francisco Rodriguez tries in vain to prevent a goal by Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain in the 33rd minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Mexico defender Francisco Rodriguez reacts after Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain scores Argentina's second goal in the 33rd minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 against Colorado Rockies

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI single to center off Colorado Rockies' starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin in the fourth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 27, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI as the Angels won 10-3.

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Miyazato jumps into 3rd at LPGA C'ship, but to lose world No. 1 spot

PITTSFORD, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan tees off on the seventh hole in the final round of the LPGA Championship on June 27, 2010, at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. Miyazato tied for third at the championship but is set to be replaced at the top of the world rankings for women's golf by Cristie Kerr who won the tournament.

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Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

PITTSFORD, New York - Cristie Kerr of the United States holds up the winner's trophy after winning the LPGA Golf Championship at Locust Country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010. Kerr finished on a six-under-par 66, winning the title in a record breaking 19-under-par 269.

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Germany send sorry England packing in 4-1 win

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - England striker Wayne Rooney (R) and other England players react after being beaten by Germany 4-1 in a World Cup round of 16 match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 27, 2010.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina strikers Lionel Messi (10) and Gonzalo Higuain (9) watch a header by Carlos Tevez going past Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez in the 26th minute of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Germany send sorry England packing in 4-1 win

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller (L) celebrates with his teammate midfielder Sami Khedira after scoring his side's fourth and his second goal in the 70th minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against England at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Germany won 4-1 to march into the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona holds up striker Lionel Messi after Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 in their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria (L) and Mexico striker Giovani Dos Santos compete for the ball during the first half of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Germany send sorry England packing in 4-1 win

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Germany striker Miroslav Klose (L) celebrates with his teammate Thomas Mueller looking on after scoring the opening goal in the 20th minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against England at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Germany won 4-1 to march into the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Mexico players gather around referees in protest after they were beaten 3-1 by Argentina in their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lione Messi (R) and his teammates acknowledge their supporters after beating Mexico 3-1 in the World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain scores his side's second goal past Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio (C) and goalkeeper Oscar Perez in the 33rd minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (C) and his players celebrate after beating Mexico 3-1 in the World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (R) is congratulated by coach Diego Maradona after scoring his side's third and his second goal in the 52nd minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lionel Messi (L) and Carlos Tevez run in celebration after Tevez scores the opening goal in the 26th minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (L) hugs striker Gonzalo Higuain after Higuain scores their side's second goal in the 33rd minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Argentina celebrate after Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 in their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain (L) and Mexico defender Francisco Rodriguez jump for the ball during the first half of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (L) and his teammate Gonzalo Higuain celebrate after Tevez scores the opening goal in the 26th minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Argentina cheer for their team during a World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (L) and Mexico defender Rafael Marquez compete for the ball during the first half of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Lionel Messi (L) battles for the ball with Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado during the first half of their World Cup round of 16 match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (11) heads the opening goal in the 26th minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring his side's second goal in the 33rd minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 to face Germany in the quarterfinals.

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Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 to face Germany in quarters

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina striker Carlos Tevez (R) scores his side's third and his second goal in the 52nd minute of a World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 27, 2010. Argentina won 3-1 and will face Germany in the quarterfinals.