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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka named AL pitcher of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka of Japan smiles during a practice session before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014, after earning American League pitcher of the month honors for May. In six starts, the 25-year-old righty went 5-1 with an ERA of 1.88 over 43 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka named AL pitcher of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka of Japan throws during a practice session before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014, after earning American League pitcher of the month honors for May. In six starts, the 25-year-old righty went 5-1 with an ERA of 1.88 over 43 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka named AL pitcher of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka of Japan throws during a practice session before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014, after earning American League pitcher of the month honors for May. In six starts, the 25-year-old righty went 5-1 with an ERA of 1.88 over 43 innings.

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Cherry-blossom managing team in Hirosaki

AOMORI, Japan - Licensed "tree doctors" Masaru Kobayashi (L) and Makiko Hashiba closely examine cherry trees at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on May 3, 2014. Veteran cherry-blossom keeper Kobayashi teaches novice Hashiba how to maintain cherry trees as part of the city's new effort to hand down its unique tree-care method to the younger generation at the northeastern Japanese park, one of the most beautiful spots for cherry blossoms in Japan.

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ABC supporters celebrate at Arena das Dunas

NATAL, Brazil - Supporters of Brazilian second division team ABC celebrate a goal in their team's 2-0 win over America-RN at the newly completed Arena das Dunas stadium in Natal, northeastern Brazil, on May 3, 2014. The match was a test event for the arena, which is one of the venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup that will run from June 12 through July 13.

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Poor Indian state struggles amid economic growth elsewhere

SIWAN, India - Locals stand on the street in a village in India's eastern state of Bihar on May 3, 2014. Bihar is ranked bottom economically in India.

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Poor Indian state struggles amid economic growth elsewhere

SIWAN, India - A boy (L) says he is unwilling to attend school as his younger brothers look on in a village in India's eastern state of Bihar on May 3, 2014. Bihar is ranked bottom economically in India.

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Poor Indian state struggles amid economic growth elsewhere

GANDAMAN, India - Fathers of pupils killed by poisoned school lunches show photos of the children in Gandaman in India's eastern state of Bihar on May 3, 2014. Bihar is ranked bottom economically in India.

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Unrest in Ukraine

ODESSA, Ukraine - Photo taken on May 5, 2014, shows the entrance of a building in Odessa, Ukraine. A fire broke out in the building during a clash between supporters of the pro-western Ukraine government and pro-Russia activists on May 3, 2014.

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Tight security at Brazilian stadium for World Cup

NATAL, Brazil - The tightly-guarded Arena das Dunas soccer stadium in Natal, eastern Brazil, is seen on May 3, 2014 during a match between local club teams that served as a training drill to prevent potential trouble ahead of the start of the World Cup Brazil in June.

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Security guards at stadium in mock exercise for World Cup

NATAL, Brazil - Security guards keep a watchful eye on the Arena das Dunas soccer stadium during a match between local club teams on May 3, 2014 ahead of the start of the World Cup Brazil in June.

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Stadium in Natal getting ready for Brazil World Cup

NATAL, Brazil - A test match is held on May 3, 2014, at Arena das Dunas in Natal, northeastern Brazil, in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil which will start on June 12, 2014. The match between Japan and Greece will take place at the stadium on June 19.

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Unrest in Ukraine

ODESSA, Ukraine - Photo shows the building hit by a fatal fire in the latest clash between supporters of the pro-western Ukraine government and pro-Russia activists in Odessa, Ukraine, on May 3, 2014.

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Unrest in Ukraine

ODESSA, Ukraine - Flowers are laid near a building after a fatal fire in the latest clash between supporters of the pro-western Ukraine government and pro-Russia activists in Odessa, Ukraine, on May 3, 2014.

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Unrest in Ukraine

ODESSA, Ukraine - Security officers stand guard at the entrance of a building after a fatal fire in the latest clash between supporters of the pro-western Ukraine government and pro-Russia activists in Odessa, Ukraine, on May 3, 2014.

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Japan-ASEAN meeting

ASTANA, Kazakhstan - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso (C) and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda (R) hold a press conference after a meeting of financial ministers and central bank chiefs from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and South Korea in the Kazakh capital of Astana on May 3, 2014.

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Abe in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Cape Roca in Portugal, the westernmost point of Eurasia, on May 3, 2014. Abe was in Portugal as part of a six-nation European trip.

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Security tight in China's Urumqi

URUMQI, China - Chinese paramilitary policemen stand guard in front of the Urumqi South Railway Station in Urumqi in the northwest Chinese Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on May 3, 2014. An explosion that occurred there on April 30 killed 3 people and injured about 80 others.

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Abe in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Cape Roca in Portugal, the westernmost point of Eurasia, on May 3, 2014. Abe was in Portugal as part of a six-nation European trip.

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Security tight in China's Urumqi

URUMQI, China - Chinese paramilitary policemen stand guard in front of the Urumqi South Railway Station in Urumqi in the northwest Chinese Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on May 3, 2014. An explosion that occurred there on April 30 killed 3 people and injured about 80 others.

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Constitution Day in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - People in favor of protecting Japan's current Constitution march through a street in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 3, 2014, Constitution Day, a national holiday to commemorate the enforcement of the supreme law 67 years ago. Various events hosted by people in favor of protecting or revising the Constitution were held in the capital.

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Security tight in China's Urumqi

URUMQI, China - A man walks past Chinese paramilitary policemen in front of the Urumqi South Railway Station in Urumqi in the northwest Chinese Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on May 3, 2014. An explosion that occurred there on April 30 killed 3 people and injured about 80 others.

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'Senteisai' festival at Shimonoseki shrine

SHIMONOSEKI, Japan - A woman performs a dance during the annual "Senteisai" festival at the Akama Jingu shrine in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.

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S. Korea's Kim takes sole lead at The Crowns

NAGOYA, Japan - Kim Hyung Sung of South Korea tees off on the fifth hole during the third round of The Crowns' golf tournament at Wago Course in Aichi Prefecture on May 3, 2014. Kim will take a two-stroke lead into the final round after shooting an even-par 70.

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ASEAN-plus-3 to boost cooperation to strengthen Asian bond markets

ASTANA, Kazakhstan - Finance ministers and central bank governors from the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Japan, China and South Korea pose for photos at their meeting in the Kazakhstan capital of Astana on May 3, 2014. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's annual conference.

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Concert to pray for Yokotas' reunion with abducted daughter

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeru Yokota (C) and his wife Sakie listen to music played by violinist Naoya Yoshida at a concert held in Tokyo on May 3, 2014, to pray for the couple's reunion as soon as possible with their daughter Megumi, who was abducted by North Korean agents. Yoshida was a classmate of Megumi at a junior high school in Niigata.

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"Yabusame" mounted archery rite at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - An archer in traditional costume shoots an arrow while riding a horse at full speed during the annual "Yabusame Shinji" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on May 3, 2014. Archers shot at three 50-centimeter-square targets set at 100-meter intervals. About 22,000 visitors watched the event.

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'Cosplayers' in Yokohama parade

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Costume-clad people walk the streets of Yokohama during The Yokohama Parade on May 3, 2014.

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Hakata Dontaku festival in Fukuoka

HAKATA, Japan - Participants in the Hakata Matsuribayashi parade walk the streets of Fukuoka on May 3, 2014, during the Hakata Dontaku festival.

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Hakata Dontaku festival in Fukuoka

HAKATA, Japan - Women dance with "shamoji," utensils for serving rice, in a parade during the Hakata Dontaku festival in Fukuoka on May 3, 2014.

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Tokushima Vortis supporters perform Awa Odori

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Supporters of Japanese soccer club Tokushima Vortis perform a flash mob Awa Odori dance to wish for a victory by the last-place team of the J-League before its game in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.

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Yonezawa Uesugi festival

YAMAGATA, Japan - People reenact one of the famous Battles of Kawanakajima between rival warlords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen in the mid-16th century as part of the Yonezawa Uesugi festival in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.

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"Yabusame" mounted archery rite at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - An archer in traditional costume shoots an arrow while riding a horse at full speed during the annual "Yabusame Shinji" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on May 3, 2014. Archers shot at three 50-centimeter-square targets set at 100-meter intervals. About 22,000 visitors watched the event.

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Yonezawa Uesugi festival

YAMAGATA, Japan - People take part in a reenactment of the Battles of Kawanakajima between rival warlords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen in the mid-16th century during the Uesugi Yonezawa festival in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.

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Actor Yamamoto plays Yoshitsune in Iwate festival

HIRAIZUMI, Japan - Playing the role of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a tragic warrior in the 12th century, in a parade, actor Yusuke Yamamoto waves on horseback to spectators in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, on May 3, 2014, during the "Haruno Fujiwara Matsuri" (Spring Fujiwara Festival). The cultural heritage of Hiraizumi has been included on the World Heritage List.

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Floating breakwater system to weaken tsunami

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Yoshihide Uchiyama of a research group set up by citizens in Shizuoka explains about an experiment on the "Megawall" floating breakwater system, aiming at reducing the height of tsunami to 1/9 or lower, on May 3, 2014, in the central Japanese city.

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Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

TOKYO, Japan - A 100-meter long carp streamer blows in the wind over the Tone River in the city of Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2014. About 115,000 people visited to see the jumbo carp streamer. The city is known for Japan's largest production of carp streamers, which are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day on May 5.

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Constitution Day in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - People seeking the revision of Japan's Constitution hold a gathering in Tokyo on May 3, 2014, Constitution Day, a national holiday to commemorate the enforcement of the supreme law 67 years ago. Various events hosted by people in favor of protecting or revising the Constitution were held in the capital.

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Jumbo carp streamer flies over Tone River

TOKYO, Japan - A 100-meter long carp streamer blows in the wind over the Tone River in the city of Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on May 3, 2014. About 115,000 people visited to see the jumbo carp streamer. The city is known for Japan's largest production of carp streamers, which are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children's Day on May 5.

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Radioactive waste loaded onto cargo ship in Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan - A container with low-level radioactive waste generated by the Japan-deployed U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George Washington is loaded onto a cargo ship at a U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 3, 2014, for transportation to the United States for disposal.

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Police dog training event by Tokyo police

TOKYO, Japan - A boy shows a business card of a police dog distributed at an event held by the Metropolitan Police Department at a police museum in Tokyo on May 3, 2014. A warning against fraud was printed on the back of the business cards.

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Holidaymakers flood transport routes as Golden Week travel peaks

TOKYO, Japan - The domestic departure lobby at Tokyo's Haneda aiport is crowded with people heading for resort areas and hometowns on May 3, 2014, as Japan's Golden Week spring holidays reaches its peak.

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'Gagaku' music collaboration between Earth, space

TENRI, Japan - Students of Tenri University in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, play "gagaku," traditional Japanese court music simultaneously with Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata at the International Space Station (on screen) on May 3, 2014. The event was part of NASA's education program for schools.

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Japan's Holocaust museum to honor Anne Frank's memory

HIROSHIMA, Japan - File photo taken in 2005 at the Holocaust Education Center in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, shows the typewriter used by Otto Frank (R), father of Anne Frank (L), to transcribe her diary after the end of World War II. The memorial museum will host an exhibition from March 15 to May 3, 2014, memorializing the 85th anniversary of Anne Frank's birth.