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Sagan Tosu manager Yoon dismissed

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo taken May 24, 2014, shows Sagan Tosu's South Korean manager Yoon Jung Hwan. Yoon was dismissed by the J-League top division frontrunners during the ongoing season.

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Colonial-era Japanese buildings get new lease on life in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Photo taken May 24, 2014, shows the Kishu An (Kishu House), which was built by Japan's Hiramatsu family in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1917. The Japanese colonial building was used as a restaurant specializing in sukiyaki and Western cuisine, and has been newly restored.

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Lone female pilot in Afghan air force

TOKYO, Japan - The only female pilot in Afghanistan's air force poses for a photo on May 24, 2014. She trained for two and a half years at special facilities in western Afghanistan to become a pilot.

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World Cup trophy money boxes in Bogota

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Money boxes modeled after the FIFA World Cup Trophy are lined up at a street market in Bogota, Colombia, on May 24, 2014. Colombia will take on Japan in a Group C match on June 24 in Cuiaba, Brazil.

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Colombia awaits for World Cup to start

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Footballs with World Cup squad members printed on the surface are piled up on a street of Bogota, Colombia, on May 24, 2014.

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Thailand after coup

BANGKOK, Thailand - Women look at their mobile phones during an anti-coup rally in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 24, 2014. The military staged a coup on May 22.

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New culture hall on Kunashiri Island

SAPPORO, Japan - A new culture hall, opened in February 2014 in Furukamappu on Kunashiri Island, one of the four Russian-administered islands in the Northern Territories claimed by Japan off Hokkaido, is seen on May 24, 2014. A group of 65 people from Japan, including former residents of the territories, visited the island under the non-visa visit frameworks. During an exchange with local residents, both sides expressed their hopes for joint economic activities. The photo was taken by an accompanying reporter. (Pool photo)

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Less crowded Bangkok due to political turmoil

BANGKOK, Thailand - Normally bustling Silom Road in Bangkok appears less crowded than usual on May 24, 2014 due to the recent political turmoil in Thailand. The number of tourists visiting the country is declining.

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Nagasaki's symbolic camphor trees

NAGASAKI, Japan - One of two big camphor trees at the Sanno Shrine in Nagasaki City which withstood the 1945 atomic bombing is photographed on May 24, 2014. There are fears the trees, located about 1 kilometer from ground zero, will collapse as their insides are becoming hollowed out due to the aftereffects of the bombing as well as overgrown branches and leaves.

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Ballot boxes stolen in eastern Ukraine

DONETSK, Ukraine - Bands that should have been used for sealing ballot boxes for the following day's Ukrainian presidential election are photographed on May 24, 2014, in Makiivka, eastern Ukraine. The boxes were stolen by pro-Russian separatists from an election office.

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Pro-Russian group member in eastern Ukraine

MAKIIVKA, Ukraine - A pro-Russian militant of the separatist Donetsk People's Republic raises a poster for the May 25 Ukraine presidential election with a bayonet in Makiivka, eastern Ukraine, on May 24, 2014.

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Thailand after military coup

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - People wear masks in a silent protest in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, on May 24, 2014, against the military coup in the country.

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Thailand after military coup

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Soldiers move to block a rally in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, on May 24, 2014, against the military coup in the country.

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Chongryon chairman Ho Jong Man

TOKYO, Japan - Ho Jong Man, chairman of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, known as Chongryon, is photographed on May 24, 2014. Ho was reappointed as the chairman at the 23rd Congress of the association.

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Matsui hits 2 homers in Hall of Fame Home Run Derby

COOPERSTOWN, United States - Retired New York Yankee Hideki Matsui (L) high fives with a teammate after hitting two home runs in the Home Run Derby before the 2014 Hall of Fame Classic game in Cooperstown, New York, on May 24, 2014.

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Matsui introduced at Hall of Fame Classic

COOPERSTOWN, United States - Retired New York Yankee Hideki Matsui is introduced at the 2014 Hall of Fame Classic game in Cooperstown, New York, on May 24, 2014.

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Matsui competes in Home Run Derby before Hall of Fame game

COOPERSTOWN, United States - Retired New York Yankee Hideki Matsui competes in the Home Run Derby before the 2014 Hall of Fame Classic game in Cooperstown, New York, on May 24, 2014.

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Matsuyama in 3rd round of Crowne Plaza Invitational

FORTH WORTH, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on the 18th hole in the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fortworth, Texas, on May 24, 2014.

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Matsuyama in 3rd round of Crowne Plaza Invitational

FORT WORTH, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama plays in the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fortworth, Texas, on May 24, 2014.

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Riot police, ferry disaster protesters collide in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Participants in a rally to mourn the victims of a recent South Korean ferry accident and riot police shove each other in Seoul on May 24, 2014.

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Local residents in Hotan visit market

HOTAN, China - Local residents visit a market in Hotan in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, on May 24, 2014.

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People in Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

HOTAN, China - A woman holds a baby near a market in Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, on May 24, 2014.

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Hotan resident passes by anti-crime signboard

HOTAN, China - A local resident passes by a signboard, which says, "Let's first eliminate small wrongdoings," in Hotan's Guma, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China on May 24, 2014.

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Woman protests against military coup in Thailand

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - A woman in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, on May 24, 2014, holds a protest sign denouncing the military coup in the country.

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Residents in Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

HOTAN, China - Local residents in Hotan's Guma, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, hold a chat on a street while a police car is parked behind them on May 24, 2014.

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Protest against coup in Thailand

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Soldiers approach citizens protesting against the recent coup by the military in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, on May 24, 2014.

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Praying for peaceful Ukrainan presidential election

KIEV, Ukraine - Representatives of various religious groups and senior Ukrainian government officials offer prayers at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev on May 24, 2014 for a peaceful presidential election in crisis-hit Ukraine.

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Sumo wrestler Ikioi stands next to Rugby World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Professional sumo wrestler Ikioi (C), standing next to the Webb Ellis Cup for the winner of the Rugby World Cup, poses at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2014, as part of a publicity campaign ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup competition in England.

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Fireworks mark start of 'ayu' Japanese trout fishing season

HITA, Japan - Houseboats float on the Mikuma River under a firework display during a river tourism festival to celebrate the opening of the "ayu" Japanese trout fishing season in Hita, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 24, 2014.

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Thai military summons activists, some politicians still detained

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai military and riot police block a road in Bangkok on May 24, 2014, to prevent a rally by supporters of ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The Thai military summoned political activists and academics the same day to report to an army camp in Bangkok, while some politicians, including deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, were still under detention following the May 22 coup.

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Thai military summons activists, some politicians still detained

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai military and riot police block a road in Bangkok on May 24, 2014, to prevent a rally by supporters of ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The Thai military summoned political activists and academics the same day to report to an army camp in Bangkok, while some politicians, including deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, were still under detention following the May 22 coup.

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'Akita Kanto Festival' held in Yamagata

YAMAGATA, Japan - The Akita Kanto Festival of Akita Prefecture is held on May 24, 2014 in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture. The festival is among six festivals typical of the Tohoku region, dubbed "the Tohoku Rokkonsai (six soul festival)" intended chiefly for the repose of souls of people who perished in the 2011 earthquake in northeastern Japan.

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'Morioka Sansa Odori' performed in Yamagata

YAMAGATA, Japan - A team of "taiko" drummers, dancers and pipers perform the Iwate Prefecture-originated "Morioka Sansa Odori" dance in Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 24, 2014 as part of "the Tohoku Rokkonsai (six soul festival)" chiefly intended to comfort the spirits of a number of people who died in the 2011 earthquake in northeastern Japan.

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Symposium held on evacuation plans in case of nuke accident

KYOTO, Japan - Municipal government officials and disaster management experts attend a symposium in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 24, 2014, to discuss evacuation plans in case of a nuclear power plant accident.

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Japan launches land observing satellite

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - Japan's H-2A rocket carrying the land observing satellite Daichi-2 lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima on May 24, 2014. The Daichi-2, which will be able to provide more accurate land surface information regardless of day or night and weather, was put into orbit 16 minutes after the rocket launch.

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Japan launches land observing satellite

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - Japan's H-2A rocket carrying the land observing satellite Daichi-2 lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima on May 24, 2014. The Daichi-2, which will be able to provide more accurate land surface information regardless of day or night and weather, was put into orbit 16 minutes after the rocket launch.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji suffers 3rd loss at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia (back) holds the topknot of ozeki Kisenosato by his left hand in their match at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 24, 2014, day 14 of the 15-day competiton. Harumafuji was disqualified and suffered his third loss.

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Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia 1 win away from 29th title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces compatriot yokozuna Kakuryu out of the ring on the 14th day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 24, 2014. With a 13-1 record, Hakuho is one win away from capturing his 29th career title.

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Motocross at Osaka Castle

OSAKA, Japan - Composite photo shows a motocross rider performing against the backdrop of Osaka Castle during the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Osaka, Japan, on May 24, 2014. A total of 16 riders from eight countries are taking part in the event at Nishinomaru Garden on the premises of the castle.

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Thai military summons activists, some politicians still detained

BANGKOK, Thailand - People hold up sign boards to protest against military rule during a demonstration in Bangkok on May 24, 2014. The Thai military summoned political activists and academics the same day to report to an army camp in Bangkok, while some politicians, including deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, were still under detention following the May 22 coup.

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Motocross at Osaka Castle

OSAKA, Japan - A motocross rider performs against the backdrop of the Osaka Castle tower during the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Osaka, Japan, on May 24, 2014. A total of 16 riders from eight countries are taking part in the event at Nishinomaru Garden on the premises of the castle.

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Motocross at Osaka Castle

OSAKA, Japan - A motocross rider performs against the backdrop of the Osaka Castle tower during the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Osaka, Japan, on May 24, 2014. A total of 16 riders from eight countries are taking part in the event at Nishinomaru Garden on the premises of the castle.

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Thai military summons activists, some politicians still detained

BANGKOK, Thailand - People supporting ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, shout anti-military rule slogans at a protest in Bangkok on May 24, 2014, against the military's seizure of power.

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Completion ceremony for Kofukuji's 'Chukondo'

NARA, Japan - A ridgepole raising ceremony for "Chukondo," the Central Golden Hall, at Kofukuji, a Buddhist temple in Nara, is seen being conducted on May 24, 2014. The hall was burnt down seven times before being rebuilt in 1819 in a makeshift fashion. The rebuilding is planned to be completed in 2018.

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Rails of new Shinkansen bullet train line connected

TOYAMA, Japan - Rails of the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line are finally connected in a ceremony held at West Japan Railway Co.'s Toyama Station on May 24, 2014, marking the completion of a 454-km railway link between Tokyo and Kanazawa via Toyama. The new Shinkansen line is set to open in March 2015.

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Prince Hisahito at elementary school athletic meet

TOKYO, Japan - Prince Hisahito, the 7-year-old son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko and the third in line to the Japanese throne, takes part in a tug-of-war event at an athletic meet at an elementary school affiliated with Ochanomizu University in Tokyo on May 24, 2014. The athletic meet was open to the media for the first time since Prince Hisahito entered the school in April last year. (Pool photo by Sankei Shimbun)

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Heian-style procession in Tottori Pref.

YONAGO, Japan - People dressed in ancient attire from the Heian era (794-1192) carry a ''mikoshi'' (portable shrine) along the approach of Daisenji, a Buddhist temple in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture, on May 24, 2014.

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Tsubakuro promotes 'Tsubakuro-mai' boxed lunch

TSUBAME, Japan - Tsubakuro, mascot character of the Yakult Swallows professional baseball club, shows off packages for the boxed lunch using the Tsubakuro brand of rice in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, on May 24, 2014.

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Japan launches land observing satellite

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - Japan's H-2A rocket carrying the land observing satellite Daichi-2 lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima on May 24, 2014. The Daichi-2, which will be able to provide more accurate land surface information regardless of day or night and weather, was put into orbit 16 minutes after the rocket launch.

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Japan launches land observing satellite

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - Japan's H-2A rocket carrying the land observing satellite Daichi-2 lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima on May 24, 2014. The Daichi-2, which will be able to provide more accurate land surface information regardless of day or night and weather, was put into orbit 16 minutes after the rocket launch.