Fortune teller predicts World Cup results

Fortune teller predicts World Cup results

PRETORIA, South Africa - Fortune teller Thomas Mashele predicts results for the upcoming World Cup finals using materials including dices and pieces of bones in Pretoria on March 6, 2010. He told a photographer from Japan that Japan will beat Cameroon and be tied with the Netherlands but chances are slim against Denmark.

Soccer fans' 'makarapa' headgear

Soccer fans' 'makarapa' headgear

PRETORIA, South Africa - A man wearing ''makarapa'' headgear, commonly donned by South African soccer aficionados, roots for his country's team in Pretoria on March 6, 2010, as the World Cup craze sweeps the nation.

Retrial possibility revived for man on death row for murders

Retrial possibility revived for man on death row for murders

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in March 1961 shows relatives at the scene of a wine poisoning case in Mie Prefecture. The Supreme Court has revived the possibility of a retrial for an 84-year-old death row inmate convicted of killing five women and injuring 12 others, court officials said April 6, 2010.

Quake-hit Chileans walk on tracks

Quake-hit Chileans walk on tracks

CONCEPCION, Chile - Quake-affected people walk on railway tracks in Talcahuano, Chile, on March 6, 2010.

Soldiers on guard in quake-hit Chile

Soldiers on guard in quake-hit Chile

CONCEPCION, Chile - Soldiers patrol wearing protection masks to block dust and stench in Talcahuano, Chile, on March 6, 2010.

Aftermath of Chile quake

Aftermath of Chile quake

CONCEPCION, Chile - A family spend the night in front of their wrecked home in Concepcion, Chile, on March 6, 2010, following the massive earthquake that struck the country on Feb. 27.

Fukudome hits RBI

Fukudome hits RBI

MESA, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome runs to first base after driving in two runs with a bases-loaded single in a match against the Chicago White Sox in a spring training game on March 6, 2010 at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Arizona.

Angels' Matsui takes part in spring training

Angels' Matsui takes part in spring training

TEMPE, United States - Hideki Matsui (L) of the Los Angeles Angels takes part in base-running practice during the club's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on March 6, 2010.

Astro's K. Matsui hitless

Astro's K. Matsui hitless

KISSIMMEE, United States - Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui grounds out to third during the first inning in a match against the Atlanta Braves in a spring training game on March 6, 2010, in Kissimmee, Florida. Matsui was hitless in four at-bats in a 3-0 win.

Angels' H. Matsui takes part in spring training

Angels' H. Matsui takes part in spring training

TEMPE, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels warms up during the club's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on March 6, 2010.

Ichiro takes part in spring training

Ichiro takes part in spring training

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki takes part in a fielding practice during the club's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 6, 2010.

Ichiro engages in spring training

Ichiro engages in spring training

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki practices batting during the club's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 6, 2010.

U.N. chief visits quake-hit Chile

U.N. chief visits quake-hit Chile

CONCEPTION, Chile - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (C) speaks to reporters on a visit to the quake-ravaged city of Concepcion in Chile on March 6, 2010.

Models show kimono at Tokyo Girls Collection

Models show kimono at Tokyo Girls Collection

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Popular model and actress Yu Yamada shows a kimono at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on March 6, 2010.

U.N. chief visits quake-hit Chile

U.N. chief visits quake-hit Chile

CONCEPCION, Chile - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (C) walks through the quake-ravaged city of Concepcion in Chile on March 6, 2010.

Models show kimono at Tokyo Girls Collection

Models show kimono at Tokyo Girls Collection

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Models show kimono at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on March 6, 2010.

Models show kimono at Tokyo Girls Collection

Models show kimono at Tokyo Girls Collection

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A model shows a kimono at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama on March 6, 2010.

China to keep yuan exchange rate 'basically stable' in 2010

China to keep yuan exchange rate 'basically stable' in 2010

BEIJING, China - China's Central bank chief Zhou Xiaochuan speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, at the Great Hall of the People on March 6, 2010. The governor of the People's Bank of China said China will keep the yuan exchange rate ''basically stable'' in 2010.

Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

NARITA, Japan - The Japanese delegation for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics departs Narita airport for Vancouver on March 6, 2010.

Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

NANJO, Japan - Ai Miyazato plays a putt in the second round of the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies in Ryukyu Golf Club in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. Miyazato, fresh off winning the first two events of the U.S. LPGA Tour, shot a 71 for a 3-under 141 total, two strokes behind the leaders in a tie for sixth.

Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

Japan delegation for Paralympics heads for Vancouver

NARITA, Japan - The Japanese delegation for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics pose for photographs ahead of their departure from Narita airport for Vancouver on March 6, 2010.

Annual 'natto' bean speed eating contest held with 8 foreigners

Annual 'natto' bean speed eating contest held with 8 foreigners

MITO, Japan - Participants of the annual ''natto'' fermented soybean speed eating contest eat sticky natto beans mixed with a bowl of rice in Mito city, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. The contest drew 72 people including regulars in competitive eating from various parts of Japan and eight people from Austria and other foreign countries.

Japan advances to 2nd round of Davis Cup regional group

Japan advances to 2nd round of Davis Cup regional group

KADOMA, Japan - Takao Suzuki (L) and Toshihide Matsui of Japan at a doubles match against Treat Huey and Cecil Mamiit of the Philippines in Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 at Namihaya Dome innKadoma, Osaka Prefecture on March 6, 2010. Japan completed a 3-0 victory and advanced to the second round of the tourney.

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (front, C) poses for photographs with teammates of Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, at the commencement ceremony on March 6, 2010, as he graduates from the school. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

China to keep yuan exchange rate 'basically stable' in 2010

China to keep yuan exchange rate 'basically stable' in 2010

BEIJING, China - China's Central bank chief Zhou Xiaochuan (R) attends a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, at the Great Hall of the People on March 6, 2010. The governor of the People's Bank of China said China will keep the yuan exchange rate ''basically stable'' in 2010.

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (front, C) poses for photographs with teammates of Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, at the commencement ceremony on March 6, 2010, as he graduates from the school. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

Former Olympic champion Shimizu at retirement ceremony

Former Olympic champion Shimizu at retirement ceremony

OBIHIRO, Japan - Nagano Olympic 500-meter gold medalist Hiroyasu Shimizu (2nd from R) holding a Japanese national flag skates with children during his retirement ceremony on March 6, 2010 in Obihiro, Hokkaido. He said the previous day he has truly enjoyed his life in competitive speed skating after drawing the curtain on a record-breaking career.

Matsuzaka's season debut pushed back to mid-April

Matsuzaka's season debut pushed back to mid-April

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka throws pitches on March 6, 2010 in Fort Myers in Florida for the first time since he felt discomfort in his back in mid-February. Matsuzaka is unlikely to make his season debut until mid-April after falling behind schedule with stiffness in his back.

1st H&M store in western Japan opens in Osaka

1st H&M store in western Japan opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Customers enter the first H&M outlet in western Japan that opened in Osaka on March 6, 2010, after queuing in the rain. Swedish casual clothes chain H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB officially opened the 900-square-meter store, the seventh H&M outlet in Japan, in Osaka's Chuo Ward.

China to keep yuan exchange rate 'basically stable' in 2010

China to keep yuan exchange rate 'basically stable' in 2010

BEIJING, China - China's Central bank chief Zhou Xiaochuan speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress, China's parliament, at the Great Hall of the People on March 6, 2010. The governor of the People's Bank of China said China will keep the yuan exchange rate ''basically stable'' in 2010.

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - As a representative of the graduates, Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi (L) hands Junzo Odashima, principal of Hanamaki Higashi High School, a listing of commemorative gifts from the graduates at the commencement ceremony at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

Former Olympic champion Shimizu at retirement ceremony

Former Olympic champion Shimizu at retirement ceremony

OBIHIRO, Japan - Nagano Olympic 500-meter gold medalist Hiroyasu Shimizu poses for photographs with a Japanese national flag during his retirement ceremony on March 6, 2010 in Obihiro, Hokkaido. He said the previous day he has truly enjoyed his life in competitive speed skating after drawing the curtain on a record-breaking career.

Crown prince leaves for Africa

Crown prince leaves for Africa

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on March 6, 2010, for an official visit to Ghana and Kenya.

DPJ lawmaker says she has 'moral' responsible for arrests

DPJ lawmaker says she has 'moral' responsible for arrests

EBETSU, Japan - Chiyomi Kobayashi, a Democratic Party of Japan lower house member, speaks to reporters in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, on March 6, 2010. The ruling party lawmaker, under fire over four arrests in connection with illegal donations for her election campaign, said she has a moral responsibility in the cases but denied any intention of stepping down any time soon.

1st H&M store in western Japan opens in Osaka

1st H&M store in western Japan opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Customers wait in the rain for first H&M outlet in western Japan to open in Osaka on March 6, 2010. Swedish casual clothes chain H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB officially opened the 900-square-meter store, the seventh H&M outlet in Japan, in Osaka's Chuo Ward.

Crown prince leaves for Africa

Crown prince leaves for Africa

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako talk at the entrance of their palace in Tokyo on March 6, 2010, as the princess sees the prince off on an official visit to Ghana and Kenya. (Pool photo)

Ichiro hits RBI triple in spring training game

Ichiro hits RBI triple in spring training game

PEORIA, United States - Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI triple in the Seattle Mariners' spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona, on March 6, 2010.

1st H&M store in western Japan opens in Osaka

1st H&M store in western Japan opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Some 2,500 people lined up ahead of the opening of first H&M outlet in western Japan in rainy Osaka on March 6, 2010. Swedish casual clothes chain H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB officially opened the 900-square-meter store, the seventh H&M outlet in Japan, in Osaka's Chuo Ward.

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

Lions Kikuchi attends high school commencement

HANAMAKI, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie Yusei Kikuchi attends a commencement ceremony at Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on March 6, 2010, as he graduates from the school. Kikuchi, the club's draft No.1 pick, who had been taking part in the club's spring training until the previous day, is set to return to training on March 7.

Ichiro hits RBI triple in spring training game

Ichiro hits RBI triple in spring training game

PEORIA, United States - Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI triple in the Seattle Mariners' spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona, on March 6, 2010.