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Radiation rose at Niigata plant

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in May 2009 shows the No. 7 reactor of Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture. Radiation at about 2,100 times the normal level was detected in gaseous waste at the reactor on Sept. 16, 2010.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) watches a game in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single to right in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels (C) smiles as he leaves after a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels (L) gives a high-five to Bobby Abreu (53) who made a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - This sequence shows Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome jumping up and catching a liner off Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates and returning the ball to prevent a run, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Matsui 1-for-3 in Angels' 4-0 win over Athletics

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single to right in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 16, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in the Angels' 4-0 win against the Athletics.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds to second in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Mariners' Ichiro hitless against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki swings and misses in the third inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 16, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 in the Mariners' 1-2 loss to the Rays.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome takes a jumping catch off a liner by Ross Ohlendorf of the Pirates, with one out and runners at first and second in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome (C) returns to home for a 3-3 tie in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Cubs' Fukudome 1-5 against Pirates

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome singles to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 16, 2010. Fukudome went 1-for-5 with a run scored in the Cubs' 4-3 win against the Pirates.

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Photos from clashes in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - An antigovernment protester throws a firebomb at Thai troops in central Bangkok on May 16, 2010, as clashes between Thai troops and the protesters intensify.

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Photos from clashes in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Black smoke is seen spewing in central Bangkok on May 16, 2010, after clashes between Thai troops and antigovernment protesters.

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Photos from clashes in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - An injured antigovernment protester is carried by fellow protesters after clashes with Thai troops in central Bangkok on May 16, 2010.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

GINOWAN, Japan - People join hands amid heavy rain to form a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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Ozeki Kotooshu beats Kitataiki at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kotooshu of Bulgaria (R) pushes No. 4 maegashira Kitataiki out of the ring on the eighth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010.

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Baruto falls, Hakuho in charge at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces sekiwake Aminishiki out of the ring on the eighth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010, remaining unbeaten and extending his winning streak to 25 bouts.

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Baruto falls, Hakuho in charge at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia has his topknot fixed after suffering his first loss in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament by being beaten by third-ranked maegashira Kakuryu of Mongolia on the eighth day of the 15-day competition at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010.

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Baruto falls, Hakuho in charge at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia looks dejected as he leaves the ring at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after being beaten by third-ranked maegashira Kakuryu of Mongolia on the eighth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 16, 2010.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

GINOWAN, Japan - People form a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan (back), Okinawa Prefecture, amid rain on May 16, 2010, About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

GINOWAN, Japan - People join hands amid heavy rain to form a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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Baruto falls, Hakuho in charge at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia (L) is pushed out of the ring by third-ranked maegashira Kakuryu of Mongolia in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 16, 2010, suffering his first loss during the first eight days of the competition.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

GINOWAN, Japan - People join hands amid heavy rain to form a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

NAHA, Japan - Ginowan Mayor Yoichi Iha (R) and Nago Mayor Susumu Inamine (C) join a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

GINOWAN, Japan - People join hands amid heavy rain to form a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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17,000 people encircle Futemma base in 'human chain'

GINOWAN, Japan - People form a ''human chain'' encircling the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, amid rain on May 16, 2010, About 17,000 people took part in the demonstration to call for an early return of the base and opposing plans to relocate its functions within the prefecture.

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Top favorite Buena Vista wins Victoria Mile

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Norihiro Yokoyama celebrates after his horse Buena Vista won the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Race Course on May 16, 2010. The 4-year-old filly covered the 1,600-meter turf track in 1 minute, 32.4 seconds.

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Top favorite Buena Vista wins Victoria Mile

TOKYO, Japan - Buena Vista (11), jockeyed by Norihiro Yokoyama, compete in the Victoria Mile at Tokyo Race Course on May 16, 2010. The 4-year-old filly won the race with a time of 1 minute, 32.4 seconds.

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Pink flower 'carpet' in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists stroll through a field of pink moss phlox, called shibazakura in Japanese, at Shibazakura Park in the town of Ozora, Hokkaido, on May 16, 2010. The growth of flowers is one week later than usual due to cold weather, according to park officials.

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Foreign ministers visit Bulguk Temple in Gyeongju

GYEONGJU, South Korea - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L), South Korean Foreign and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan (C) and Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada visit Bulguk Temple, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995, in Gyeongju on May 16, 2010, a day after they held trilateral talks.

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WBA champ Uchiyama looking for KO on Monday

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super featherweight champion Takashi Uchiyama (R) and Venezuelan challenger Angel Granados pose for photos in Tokyo on May 16, 2010, after a signing ceremony for their match on May 17.

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Foreign ministers visit Bulguk Temple in Gyeongju

GYEONGJU, South Korea - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R), South Korean Foreign and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan (2nd from R) and Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (2nd from L) pose for photos at Bulguk Temple, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995, in Gyeongju on May 16, 2010, a day after they held trilateral talks.

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Honda says Japan should try and win the World Cup

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda, a midfielder on the Japanese national team for the upcoming World Cup soccer in South Africa, speaks at a news conference at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on May 16, 2010, after returning from Russia. Honda, who plays for CSKA Moscow, said Japan should aim to go all the way and win the World Cup.

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Photos from clashes in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai soldiers exchange fire with antigovernment protesters in central Bangkok on May 16, 2010, as clashes between Thai troops and the protesters intensify.

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Honda says Japan should try and win the World Cup

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (L), a midfielder on the Japanese national team for the upcoming World Cup soccer in South Africa, speaks at a news conference at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on May 16, 2010, after returning from Russia. Honda, who plays for CSKA Moscow, said Japan should aim to go all the way and win the World Cup.

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Honda says Japan should try and win the World Cup

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda, a midfielder on the Japanese national team for the upcoming World Cup soccer in South Africa, speaks at a news conference at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on May 16, 2010, after returning from Russia. Honda, who plays for CSKA Moscow, said Japan should aim to go all the way and win the World Cup.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title.

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Yokomine grabs 1st win of season at Fundokin Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine (R) reacts after a birdie on the 16th hole during the final round of the Fundokin Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in the city of Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. Yokomine grabbed the season's first victory in the tournament.

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Yokomine grabs 1st win of season at Fundokin Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine celebrates after winning the Fundokin Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in the city of Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 16, 2010. Yokomine grabbed the season's first victory in the tournament.

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Photos from clashes in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai soldiers exchange fire with antigovernment protesters in central Bangkok on May 16, 2010, as clashes between Thai troops and the protesters intensify.

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Yokomine grabs 1st win of season at Fundokin Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine holds up the winner's trophy after claiming her first victory of the season at the Fundokin Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in the city of Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 16, 2010.

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Pink flower 'carpet' in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists stroll through a field of pink moss phlox, called shibazakura in Japanese, at Shibazakura Park in the town of Ozora, Hokkaido, on May 16, 2010. The growth of flowers is one week later than usual due to cold weather, according to park officials.

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Japan offers support in dealing with sinking incident

GYEONGJU, South Korea - South Korean Foreign and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan speaks during talks with visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada in Gyeongju on May 16, 2010. During the talks, Okada offered support to South Korea in handling the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.

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Pink flower 'carpet' in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists stroll through a field of pink moss phlox, called shibazakura in Japanese, at Shibazakura Park in the town of Ozora, Hokkaido, on May 16, 2010. The growth of flowers is one week later than usual due to cold weather, according to park officials.

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Japan offers support in dealing with sinking incident

GYEONGJU, South Korea - South Korean Foreign and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan (L) and visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) hold talks in Gyeongju on May 16, 2010. During the talks, Okada offered support to South Korea in handling the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.

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Japan offers support in dealing with sinking incident

GYEONGJU, South Korea - Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks during talks with South Korean Foreign and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan in Gyeongju on May 16, 2010. During the talks, Okada offered support to South Korea in handling the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.

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Japan offers support in dealing with sinking incident

GYEONGJU, South Korea - South Korean Foreign and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan (L) and visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada shake hands at the outset of their talks in Gyeongju on May 16, 2010. During the talks, Okada offered support to South Korea in handling the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.