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Abdullah not to accept Afghan presidential election results

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah says he will not accept the results of the presidential election at a press conference in Kabul on Sept. 8, 2014. The country's election officials, under international supervision, have finished recounting more than 8 million ballots cast in the June runoff.

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Saipan police call off search for missing Japanese sisters

SAIPAN, United States - A diver from the Saipan police searches at sea for two missing Japanese sisters in Saipan, a U.S. territory on the Northern Mariana Islands, on July 8, 2014. The police called off the search hours later for Natsuki Yamada, 33, and her sister Chinatsu, 26, missing since June 29.

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Japanese on visa-free visit to Russian-held island

SAPPORO, Japan - Japanese visitors dance with Russian partners in a party on the island of Shikotan, one of the four Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, the last day of a visa-free exchange program. The program started in 1992 in the absence of a peace treaty due to the territorial dispute.

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Housing, infrastructure built on Japan-claimed Russian isle

SAPPORO, Japan - Construction of houses and infrastructure takes place rapidly in a town on the island of Shikotan, one of the four Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, with cows seen grazing on a hill.

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Suharto T-shirts sold in Indonesia

SOLO, Japan - A woman sells T-shirts showing images of the late former Indonesian President Suharto near Solo, Indonesia, on June 8, 2014.

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Ex-press photographer sells his photo books in Cairo

CAIRO, Egypt - Hiroki Gomi (R), a former press photographer of Japan's Mainichi Shimbun, sells his photography books with co-authors in Cairo, Egypt, on June 8, 2014.

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Japan arborist aims to deepen understanding of forestry

IIDA, Japan - Photo taken June 8, 2014, in Iida, Nagano Prefecture, shows Hideharu Matsuoka, a Japanese arborist who has won his second national championship in a row. The competition tests the tree-care techniques and safety consciousness of tree-climbers.

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Chinese high schoolers look relaxed after entrance exam

BEIJING, China - High school students appear relaxed in front of a school in Beijing on June 8, 2014, after taking China's National College Entrance Examination.

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Mourners sign condolence book for deceased Prince Katsura

TOKYO, Japan - Mourners sign the condolence book for Prince Katsura at a mansion for the imperial families in Tokyo on June 10, 2014. Prince Katsura, a cousin of Emperor Akihito, died of acute heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on June 8, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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World's oldest man

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in September 2013 shows Sakari Momoi (L), a resident of Saitama, writing a message to communicate with Saitama Mayor Hayato Shimizu (R back), in Tokyo. Momoi, Japan's oldest man, became the world's oldest at age 111 after Alexander Imich, also 111, died in New York on June 8, 2014.

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Japan national team's pre-World Cup practice lures big crowd

ITU, Brazil - A large number of spectators watch the Japanese national football team's practice in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the FIFA World Cup finals opening on June 12.

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Visa-free visit to Northern Territories

NEMURO, Japan - Japanese visitors chat with a Russian resident (C) on the island of Shikotan, one of the Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, during a visa-free exchange program. The program started in 1992, while the territorial dispute has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Visa-free visit to Northern Territories

NEMURO, Japan - Japanese visitors meet children at a kindergarten on the island of Shikotan, one of the Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, during a visa-free exchange program. The program started in 1992, while the territorial dispute has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad on 1st day of training in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's Keisuke Honda (R) and Masahiko Inoha train near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, the first day of training in Brazil, ahead of their opening Group C game of the World Cup against the Ivory Coast on June 14.

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Hello Kitty at U.S. ballpark

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Hello Kitty character wearing the uniform of the San Francisco Giants visits the major league baseball team's home, AT&T Park in San Francisco, for a fan event on June 8, 2014.

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Visa-free visit to Northern Territories

NEMURO, Japan - Japanese visitors dance with Russians at a dinner party on the island of Shikotan, one of the Russian-administered islands claimed by Japan off Hokkaido, on June 8, 2014, during a visa-free exchange program. The program started in 1992, while the territorial dispute has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad on 1st day training in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's Shinji Okazaki practices near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, the first day of training in Brazil, ahead of their opening Group C game of the World Cup against Ivory Coast on June 14.

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Japan World Cup squad on 1st day of training in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) advises Yuto Nagatomo near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, the first day of training in Brazil before their opening Group C game of the World Cup against Ivory Coast on June 14.

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Hello Kitty at U.S. ballpark

LOS ANGELES, United States - The Hello Kitty character wearing the uniform of the San Francisco Giants visits the major league baseball team's home, AT&T Park in San Francisco, for a fan event on June 8, 2014.

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Endo practices where he trained 17 years ago

ITU, Brazil - Japan's Yasuhito Endo practices during his first training session in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup at a stadium near Itu in the state of Sao Paulo on June 8, 2014. Endo trained at the stadium when he was a high-school student 17 years ago.

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Japan hold 1st practice session in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Motorbike police escort a bus carrying Japan's national soccer team in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, as they depart their first practice session following the squad's arrival in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Pele, Cafu at FIFA event in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Pele, the king of football, takes part in a FIFA event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, along with former Brazilian star player Cafu (L). Pele said he wishes to see Brazil face Uruguay in the final match of the upcoming World Cup finals so that they can avenge their loss to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup final in Brazil.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Gotoku Sakai (L) and Manabu Saito run a drill as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan hold 1st practice session in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - A helicopter flies to keep watch over an area in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session following the squad's arrival in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan hold 1st practice session in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Students hold banners to protest against hosting the World Cup on June 8, 2014, in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, near where Japan's national soccer team held their first practice session the same day after their arrival in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Hiroshi Kiyotake (R) and Manabu Saito train as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Members of Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) gives instructions to the team in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, during their first practice session after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Boys hold Royals outfielder Aoki's posters

KANSAS CITY, United States - Two boys hold posters of Kansas City Royals outfielder Norichika Aoki distributed before a game against the New York Yankees in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 8, 2014.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals. A huge replica of Japan's uniform is seen in the background.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Makoto Hasebe (2nd from R) passes the ball as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Yoshito Okubo (R) and Yasuhito Endo train as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Keisuke Honda (R) passes the ball before Toshihiro Aoyama as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Shinji Okazaki (L) and Yuto Nagatomo train as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Yankees' Kuroda against Royals

KANSAS CITY, United States - New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitches during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas city, Missouri, on June 8, 2014. Kuroda threw seven solid innings, allowing two runs, both in the second inning, on five hits and two walks, but the Yankees lost 2-1.

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) shakes hands with a local Japanese-Brazilian child after receiving flowers during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R, 2nd from front) and team members watch local children dance during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - (From L) Shinji Kagawa, Yoshito Okubo and Yoichiro Kakitani walk past local children during a ceremony welcoming Japan's national soccer team in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Members of the Japanese national soccer team including Yoshito Okubo (13) and Keisuke Honda (Okubo's left) pose for photos with local people during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - (From front) Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo walk past local children during a ceremony welcoming Japan's national soccer team in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) and team captain Makoto Hasebe hold presents as they stand with local children during a ceremony welcoming the squad in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Grand prize winner rejoices at fried chicken wing fair

NAGOYA, Japan - Naoki Ichinose (C) of the "Tebasaki Bancho" restaurant from Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, raises his arms in triumph after winning the grand prize at the "Tebasaki (crispy fried chicken wings) Summit 2014" in Nagoya, central Japan, on June 8, 2014.

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Cuba's Gurriel scores in his Japan debut game

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Cuba's Yulieski Gurriel of the DeNA BayStars gives high fives to his teammates after scoring with Yoshitomo Tsutsugo's RBI double in the fifth against the Rakuten Eagles at Yokohama Stadium in Kanagawa Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on June 8, 2014. DeNA won 5-1.

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AKB48 member Oshima sheds tears at her farewell concert

TOKYO, Japan - Yuko Oshima wipes tears from her face during a concert commemorating her "graduation" from Japan's hugely popular all-female pop group AKB48 at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on the evening of June 8, 2014.

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Cuba's Gurriel helps DeNA beat Rakuten in Japan debut game

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Cuba's Yulieski Gurriel of the DeNA BayStars exchanges high fives with fans at Yokohama Stadium in Kanagawa Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on June 8, 2014, after DeNA won 5-1 against the Rakuten Eagles in his Japan debut match.

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Prince Katsura, cousin of Emperor Akihito, dies at 66

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko leave the mansion of Prince Katsura, a cousin of the emperor, on June 8, 2014, after making a condolence visit. Prince Katsura died earlier in the day of acute heart failure at a Tokyo hospital, aged 66.

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Grampus acquire Kashiwa exile Domingues

NAGOYA, Japan - Brazilian midfielder Leandro Domingues shows his uniform after joining J-League first-division side Nagoya Grampus on June 8, 2014. The 30-year-old Domingues was sacked by Kashiwa Reysol in May for a disciplinary infraction.

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Thai police on alert against anti-coup moves

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai police officers are on alert against anti-coup demonstrations in front of a shopping center in Bangkok on June 8, 2014, as Thailand remains under the control of a military junta.

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Yosakoi Soran dance festival in Sapporo enters final day

SAPPORO, Japan - A group of dancers participates in a performance on the last day of the 23rd Yosakoi Soran dance festival in Sapporo on June 8, 2014. Around 27,000 people from some 270 groups took part in the five-day festival this year.

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Harry Potter area at USJ

OSAKA, Japan - Seishiro Kato (C), a child actor, tastes "butterbeer," a beverage that appears in the "Harry Potter" film series, in a new section of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka based on the "Harry Potter" film series on June 8, 2014. USJ Co., the operator of the theme park, invited the children and the press to the area ahead of its opening on July 15.