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New U.S. defense strategy to focus on energy, climate change

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Wallace Gregson speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Singapore on June 6, 2010. Gregson said the U.S. Defense Department needs to seriously consider energy security, climate change and other non-traditional issues when it creates a new strategy for the Asia-Pacific region.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-5 against Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (C) exchanges high-fives with his teammates after the Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Members of Japan's squad for the World Cup finals -- (from L to R) Yuto Nagatomo, Atsuto Uchida, Daiki Iwamasa and Makoto Hasebe -- jog during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Members of Japan's squad for the World Cup finals -- (from L to R) Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Okazaki and Shunsuke Nakamura -- jog during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-5 against Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui celebrates after his team beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-3 against L.A. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI double in the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 9-4 loss.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan's soccer players jog during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp for the World Cup finals on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-5 against Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is congratulated by teammate Torii Hunter after hitting a solo homer over the right-field fence in the fifth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI as the Angels won 9-4.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada watch his players warm up during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp for the World Cup finals on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 2-for-3 against L.A. Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to center in the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Ichiro went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 9-4 loss.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-5 against Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui watches his solo homer over the right-field fence in the fifth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI as the Angels won 9-4.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-5 against Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the right-field fence in the fifth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI as the Angels won 9-4.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada (2nd from R) give instructions to his players during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after the Japanese team arrived at their base camp for the World Cup finals on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-5 against Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a solo homer over the right-field fence in the fifth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field in Seattle on June 6, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-5 with an RBI as the Angels won 9-4.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Members of Japan's squad for the World Cup finals -- (from L to R) Seijgo Narasaki, Keisuke Honda and Yuuto Nagatomo -- jog during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Three members of Japan's squad for the World Cup finals -- (from L to R) Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Okazaki and Shunsuke Nakamura -- jog during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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Mets' Takahashi gives up 5 runs against Marlins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi wipes up sweat after he was removed in the six inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on June 6, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and five runs in 5-1/3 innings. The Mets won 7-6.

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Mets' Takahashi gives up 5 runs against Marlins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi (47) leaves the mound after he was removed in the six inning of a game against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on June 6, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and five runs in 5-1/3 innings. The Mets won 7-6.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan's soccer players jog during their first practice session in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010, after arriving at their base camp for the World Cup finals on a chartered flight from Geneva.

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Mets' Takahashi gives up 5 runs against Marlins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi reacts after Florida Marlins' Cody Ross hits a three-run homer in the sixth inning of their game at Citi Field in New York on June 6, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and five runs in 5-1/3 innings. The Mets won 7-6.

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Mets' Takahashi gives up 5 runs against Marlins

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field in New York on June 6, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and five runs in 5-1/3 innings. The Mets won 7-6.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada, along with his players, arrives at George Airport in George, South Africa, on June 6, 2010 on a chartered flight from Geneva for the team's base camp for the World Cup finals.

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Japan's World Cup squad arrives in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada (R) is greeted by Mercia Draghoender, Executive Mayor of George, South Africa, at the city's airport on June 6, 2010, upon arrival on a chartered flight from Geneva. The Japanese squad's base camp for the World Cup finals is in George.

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Takahashi wins women's 200 meters

MARUGAME, Japan - Momoko Takahashi (R) competes against Chisato Fukushima (L) to claim her first title in the women's 200 meters at the athletics national championships on June 6, 2010, at Marugame Stadium in Kagawa Prefecture. Takahashi finished in 23.56 seconds.

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S. Africa children await Japan's World Cup squad

GEORGE, South Africa - Children hold Japanese flags as they wait for the arrival of Japan's World Cup squad at an airport in George, South Africa, where the team's base camp is located, on June 6, 2010.

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Okada to retain his post

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada leaves a hotel in Tokyo where Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan is staying, on June 6, 2010. Okada is expected to retain his post in the Cabinet of Kan.

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Ishikawa 15th at Japan Golf Tour Championship

KASAMA, Japan - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa competes in the final round of the Japan Golf Tour Championship on June 6, 2010, at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. Ishikawa had a 73 to tie for 15th at 4 over.

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Miyamoto wins 2nd Tour C'ship title

KASAMA, Japan - Katsumasa Miyamoto reacts after winning the Japan Golf Tour Championship tournament for the second time in his career at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 6, 2010. Miyamoto closed with a 4-over 75 for a 5-under 279 total.

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Miyamoto wins 2nd Tour C'ship title

KASAMA, Japan - Katsumasa Miyamoto poses with the winner's trophy after winning the Japan Golf Tour Championship tournament for the second time in his career at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 6, 2010. Miyamoto closed with a 4-over 75 for a 5-under 279 total.

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Japanese police release Tiananmen Square student leader

TOKYO, Japan - Wuer Kaixi, a Chinese pro-democracy student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, is seen entering a car near a police station in Tokyo on June 6, 2010, following his release by Japanese police. Wuer, who was arrested on June 4 after trying to forcibly enter the Chinese Embassy premises in Tokyo, has told his lawyers he intended to turn himself in to Chinese authorities.

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Japanese police release Tiananmen Square student leader

TOKYO, Japan - Wuer Kaixi, a Chinese pro-democracy student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, speaks to reporters in front of a police station in Tokyo on June 6, 2010, following his release by Japanese police. Wuer was arrested on June 4 after he tried to forcibly enter the Chinese Embassy premises in Tokyo.

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Japanese police release Tiananmen Square student leader

TOKYO, Japan - Wuer Kaixi, a Chinese pro-democracy student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, leaves a police station in Tokyo on June 6, 2010, following his release. Wuer, who was arrested on June 4 after he tried to forcibly enter the Chinese Embassy premises in Tokyo, has told his lawyers he intended to turn himself in to Chinese authorities.

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Showa Modern posts upset at Yasuda Kinen

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Hiroki Goto celebrates on his mount Showa Modern after winning the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse on June 6, 2010. Goto marked his second career victory while the 6-year-old long shot won his first Grade One race.

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Showa Modern posts upset at Yasuda Kinen

TOKYO, Japan - With Jockey Hiroki Goto, long shot Showa Modern competes to win the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse on June 6, 2010. The 6-year-old horse won his first Grade One race while Goto marked his second career victory.

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Edano to be appointed as DPJ secretary general

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano, who is set to be appointed as Democratic Party of Japan secretary general by Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan, leaves a hotel in Tokyo where Kan is staying on June 6, 2010.

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Unheralded Koda wins Resort Trust Ladies

KARUIZAWA, Japan - Yoshimi Koda holds up the winner's cup after capturing her first career victory in the Resort Trust Ladies golf tournament at Grandee Karuizawa Golf Club in Nagano Prefecture on June 6, 2010. Koda, who turned pro just last year, finished 14-under for a 202 total, three shots ahead of Hiromi Takesue.

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Okada, Naoshima at APEC forum in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima, who jointly chaired an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, shake hands after a press conference following the gathering in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on June 6, 2010.

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APEC affirms 'significant progress' on free trade

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (C) smiles during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on June 6, 2010. Trade ministers from Pacific Rim economies affirmed ''significant progress'' has been made toward self-imposed goals to free up regional trade.

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Kan hold 1st phone talks with Obama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister-elect Naoto Kan leaves the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 6, 2010, after speaking with U.S. President Barack Obama by telephone. The two agreed in their first talks to make efforts to fulfill a recent bilateral accord to relocate a key U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture.

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Sengoku to be appointed as chief Cabinet secretary

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshito Sengoku speaks to reporters on June 6, 2010, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo. Sengoku is set to become chief Cabinet secretary.

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South Africa awaits FIFA World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A doll of former South African President Nelson Mandela wearing a soccer uniform is on sale in a shop in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 6, 2010, ahead of the June 11 opening of the FIFA World Cup.

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South Africa awaits FIFA World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - An oversized copy of the soccer ball to be used at this year's FIFA World Cup and other balls used at past sports events are exhibited at a shopping mall in Johannesburg on May 6, 2010, ahead of the June 11 opening of the soccer tournament in South Africa.