"N43 degrees" museum to close

KUSHIRO, Japan - Masaru Miyata, head of the N43 Degrees Museum of Art in Kushiro, Hokkaido, is pictured on Oct. 27, 2012. The private gallery known for its collection of works from countries above 43 degrees north latitude will close in November, with plans to sell about 500 artworks, including pieces by Salvador Dali and Joan Miro.