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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Hacked Emails Expose Bashar al-Assad and Wife (Files)

Syrian head of state Bashar al-Assad and London-born wife Asma al-Assad appear to live in a surreal psychological bubble, insulated from the grotesque violence that has claimed the lives of 8,000 Syrians, according to a cache of some 3,000 alleged emails and documents obtained by Syrian activists and published by the Guardian issue dated March 15, 2012. File photo : French President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy (2nd from L) show Syrian President Bashar El Assad (R) and his wife Asma (1st from L) gifts, such as 'Earth Seen from Above' book at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on December 9, 2010, on the first day of the 3-days working visit of the Syrian presidential couple in France. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frederic Mitterrand Dies Aged 76

File photo dated March 15, 2010 of Frederic Mitterrand and Marion Cotillard. - The nephew of former president François Mitterrand was a figure of television, cinema, and literature, and served in government under Nicolas Sarkozy. He died on March 21, at the age of 76. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frederic Mitterrand Dies Aged 76

File photo dated March 15, 2010 of Frederic Mitterrand, Marion Cotillard, Tim Burton and Helena Boham Carter. - The nephew of former president François Mitterrand was a figure of television, cinema, and literature, and served in government under Nicolas Sarkozy. He died on March 21, at the age of 76. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people aboard boats viewing cherry blossoms in Chidorigafuchi moat in Tokyo on March 22, 2013. Cherry blossoms reached full bloom the same day in central Tokyo, 12 days earlier than the 30-year average between 1981 and 2010, and 15 days earlier than the previous year, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people viewing cherry blossoms in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo on March 22, 2013. Cherry blossoms reached full bloom that day in central Tokyo, 12 days earlier than the 30-year average between 1981 and 2010, and 15 days earlier than the previous year, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people viewing cherry blossoms in Ueno Park in Tokyo on March 22, 2013. Cherry blossoms reached full bloom the same day in central Tokyo, 12 days earlier than the 30-year average between 1981 and 2010, and 15 days earlier than the previous year, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people viewing cherry blossoms in Ueno Park in Tokyo on March 22, 2013. Cherry blossoms reached full bloom the same day in central Tokyo, 12 days earlier than the 30-year average between 1981 and 2010, and 15 days earlier than the previous year, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

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Kyoto University professor Nakabo

KYOTO, Japan - Tetsuji Nakabo, professor of Kyoto University and an ichthyologist, holds a Kunimasu, an endangered deepwater salmon species. His research team identified nine fish caught in March and April of 2010 at Lake Saiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, as Kunimasu descended from eggs transported many decades ago from Lake Tazawa in northern Japan, where the species is now extinct. The photo was taken on Dec. 15, 2010.

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Japan steps into currency market

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks to reporters at the Ministry of Finance in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2010, after Japan's monetary authorities intervened in the foreign exchange market for the first time since March 2004, in a bid to stem the yen's appreciation against the U.S. dollar.

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Peace event in Okinawa

NAGO, Japan - Demonstrators march in the Henoko area of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, near the government-envisioned relocation site for the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station on May 14, 2010. The march is part of an annual peace event commemorating the anniversary of the May 15, 1972, reversion of Okinawa Prefecture from the United States to Japan.

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China's 1st qtr GDP up 11.9% on year

BEIJING, China - Laborers carry out construction work at a site in Shanghai in March 2010 ahead of the May 1 opening of the World Expo in the city. The Chinese government said April 15 that the country's economy expanded 11.9 percent in the January to March period from a year earlier.

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China's 1st qtr GDP up 11.9% on year

BEIJING, China - Chinese consumers look at condominium models during a real estate business event in Beijing on April 9, 2010. The Chinese government said April 15 that the country's economy expanded 11.9 percent in the January to March period from a year earlier.

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Statute of limitations for 1995 shooting runs out

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard seeking information on the 1995 shooting of National Police Agency chief Takaji Kunimatsu is taken away in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward, where the shooting took place, on March 30, 2010. The 15-year statute of limitations for prosecutions in attempted murder cases ran out at midnight on March 29 with police unable to identify a suspect despite carrying out a major investigation suspecting the involvement of the AUM Shinrikyo cult.

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Police says AUM carried out unsolved 1995 police chief shooting

TOKYO, Japan - Goro Aoki, head of the public security department of Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on May 30, 2010, after the 15-year statute of limitations for prosecutions in the 1995 shooting of the then National Police Agency chief Takaji Kunimatsu ran out at midnight on March 29. Aoki said police were unable to build a criminal case on the shooting as they did not obtain sufficient evidence to identify culprits, but added that only AUM Shinrikyo could be considered responsible.

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Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto speaks to reporters

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto, who wrapped up a successful ozeki promotion campaign at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, smiles during a press conference in the city of Daito, Osaka Prefecture, on March 29, 2010, a day after the 15-day event ended. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Kaido Hoovelson, is certain to become ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank, on March 31.

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Kin celebrates Baruto's assured promotion

RAKVERE, Estonia - Tiina Pudel (R), mother of Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto, and Priit Pudel, his elder brother, celebrate as they see Baruto win the final match of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan on the Internet live in the village of Rohu, Estonia, on March 28, 2010. Baruto, whose name is Kaido Hoovelson, was assured of promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gets a kiss from his son Mahato with daughter Amiu looking on after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 28, 2010, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Hakuho won the meet with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) throws fellow Mongolian Harumafuji onto the ring to win the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28, 2010.

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Baruto assures himself promotion to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (L) pulls Kotoshogiku onto the ring, assuring himself promotion to ozeki with his 13th win at the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 27, 2010.

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Hakuho closes in on Osaka title

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) throws Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu onto the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 27, 2010. With his 14th win, Hakuho closes in on his 13th championship title on the 14th day of the 15-day meet.

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Baruto takes another step toward ozeki at Spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (R) thrusts out ozeki Miyabiyama on the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 26, 2010. Baruto took a giant stride toward promotion to ozeki with an impressive 12th win at the 15-day meet.

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Hakuho stays 1 win clear of Baruto in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho pushes down ozeki Kotomitsuki on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymansium in Osaka on March 25, 2010, remaining unbeaten in the competition.

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Baruto beaten by Hakuho

OSAKA, Japan - Sekiwake Baruto looks downcast after losing to grand champion Hakuho on the 11th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 24, 2010. The Estonian wrestler, 10-1, allowed the unbeaten Mongolian yokozuna to grab solo possession of the lead in the 15-day tourney.

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Hakuho downs Baruto

OSAKA, Japan - Unbeaten grand champion Hakuho (L) corners sekiwake Baruto on the 11th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 24, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna beat the Estonian, taking the solo lead in the 15-day tourney.

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Takagi graduates from junior high school

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese 15-year-old speed skater Miho Takagi, who took part in the Vancouver Winter Olympics, receives a diploma from the school principal after talking about her Olympic experiences at a gathering at Satsunai junior high school in the town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido on March 24, 2010. Takagi missed her commencement at the school held earlier in the month, as she was attending international speed skating competitions. (Pool photo)

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Takagi graduates from junior high school

TOKYO, Japan - On March 24, 2010, Japanese 15-year-old speed skater Miho Takagi (L), who took part in the Vancouver Winter Olympics, receives a bouquet from the president of the student council at Satsunai junior high school in the town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, where she graduated. Takagi received her diploma the same day at a gathering as she missed her commencement at the school held earlier in the month while she was attending international speed skating competitions. (Pool photo)

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) forces Mongolian fourth-ranked maegashira Tamawashi out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 21, 2010, day eight of the 15-day competition.

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Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu beats komusubi Kisenosato

OSAKA, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu throws down komusubi Kisenosato at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 20, 2010, day seven of the 15-day competition.

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Baruto roars back from brink to stay perfect in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (L) forces Mongolian top-ranked maegashira Kakuryu out of the ring on the seventh day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 20, 2010, sharing the lead in the tournament at 7-0 with lone grand champion and title favorite Hakuho, ozeki Harumafuji and rank-and-filer Tokitenku.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho throws down No. 3 maegashira Kotoshogiku on the seventh day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 20, 2010.

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Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (R) forces his compatriot, fourth-ranked Tamawashi, out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 19, 2010. Harumafuji maintained his unbeaten record with the win.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho beats Russian maegashira Aran

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) pushes Russian No. 2 maegashira Aran out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 19, 2010, remaining unbeaten.

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Baruto flexes muscles to keep promotion in sights

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto sends sekiwake Toyonoshima to the ground on the sixth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 19, 2010. The win helped Baruto preserve his unbeaten record and kept him tied for the lead with grand champion Hakuho, ozeki Harumafuji and No. 13 maegashira Tokitenku.

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Ozeki hopeful Baruto steamrolls to stay tied for Osaka lead

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (R) sends No. 1 maegashira Wakanosato to the ground on the fifth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 18, 2010, maintaining a share of the lead with five wins and no loss.

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Ozeki Harumafuji beats Kyokutenho to stay tied for Osaka lead

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes compatriot second-ranked maegashira Kyokutenho out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 18, 2010, remaining unbeaten during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho unbeaten at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) slaps down komusubi Kisenosato at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 18, 2010, remaining unbeaten during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho marches on at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) pushes No. 1 maegashira Wakanosato out of the ring on the third day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka on March 16, 2010.

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New Zealand's Hall wins gold in men's slalom standing

WHISTLER, Canada - New Zealand's Adam Hall competes during the men's Alpine skiing slalom standing race at the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, Canada, on March 15, 2010. Hall won the gold medal.

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Mckeever wins men's 20-km cross-country visually impaired

WHISTLER, Canada - Canada's Brian Mckeever (L) celebrates with his guide and brother Robin Mckeever after winning the men's 20-kilometer cross-country visually impaired race at the Paralympic Winter Games at Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on March 15, 2010. Mckeever, who suffers from Stargardt's disease, had been named to both the Paralympic and Olympic teams, but could not make the final selection to compete in the Olympics.

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Hatoyama's brother leaves LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran legislator Kunio Hatoyama speaks about his departure from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party to reporters near his office in Tokyo on March 15, 2010. Hatoyama has already said he will work on forming a new party, denying he will join parties with his elder brother, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Hatoyama's brother leaves LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the headquarters of Japan's main opposition Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo's Nagatacho district on March 15, 2010. The LDP leadership has been rocked by the departure of veteran member Kunio Hatoyama the same day.

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Ishikawa prepares for Transition Championships

PALM HARBOR, United States - Teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa practices at Innisbrook Resort in Florida on March 15, 2010, ahead of the Transition Championship which opens on March 18. Ishikawa will also play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 25-28 before making his second Masters appearance at Augusta National in April.

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Asian business leaders seek regional integration

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Mitarai, outgoing president of the Japan Business Federation, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 15, 2010, after wrapping up the Asian Business Summit. The participants from 11 Asian economies called for further economic integration in the region.

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Mckeever wins men's 20-km cross-country visually impaired

WHISTLER, Canada - Canada's Brian Mckeever (R) and his guide and brother Robin Mckeever (L) compete during the men's 20-kilometer cross-country visually impaired race at the Paralympic Winter Games in Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, north of Vancouver, on March 15, 2010. Mckeever won the gold medal.

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Hatoyama's brother leaves LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran legislator Kunio Hatoyama leaves a press conference after announcing his departure from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on March 15, 2010. Hatoyama has already said he will work on forming a new party, denying he will join parties with his elder brother, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Hatoyama's brother leaves LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran legislator Kunio Hatoyama wraps up a press conference on his departure from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on March 15, 2010. Hatoyama has already said he will work on forming a new party, denying he will join parties with his elder brother, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Hatoyama's brother leaves LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran legislator Kunio Hatoyama speaks about his departure from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party to reporters near his office in Tokyo on March 15, 2010. Hatoyama has already said he will work on forming a new party, denying he will join parties with his elder brother, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Hatoyama's brother leaves LDP

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran legislator Kunio Hatoyama leaves a press conference after announcing his departure from the opposition Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on March 15, 2010. Hatoyama has already said he will work on forming a new party, denying he will join parties with his elder brother, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.

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Asian business leaders seek regional integration

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Mitarai (C), outgoing president of the Japan Business Federation, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 15, 2010, after wrapping up the Asian Business Summit. The participants from 11 Asian economies called for further economic integration in the region.