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Mainz Okazaki scores 7th goal in 4-1 loss to Schalke

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Mainz's Shinji Okazaki scores his seventh goal of the season in the first half of a Bundesliga match against Schalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Nov. 29, 2014. Schalke won 4-1.

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Schalke's Uchida in action against Mainz

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (R) competes against Junior Diaz of Mainz in the first half of a Bundesliga match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Nov. 29, 2014. Schalke won 4-1.

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Cerezo Osaka relegated to 2nd division

OSAKA, Japan - Players of Cerezo Osaka are seen at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014, after the J-League first-division club was relegated to the second division following a 4-1 loss to Kashima Antlers.

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Forlan after Cerezo Osaka's relegation to 2nd division

OSAKA, Japan - Cerezo Osaka's Diego Forlan, the MVP of the 2010 World Cup, walks off Yanmar Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014, after the J-League first-division club was relegated to the second division as a result of its 4-1 defeat to Kashima Antlers.

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Japanese pitcher Kaneko acclaimed by MLB people

TOKYO, Japan - Orix Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko throws a pitch at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014, in the second in a series of games between Japanese and U.S. professional baseball players. Kaneko, a candidate to move to Major League Baseball via the posting system, pitched five effective innings to lead Samurai Japan to an 8-4 win over the MLB All-Sar team, gaining praise from within the MLB camp.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Evan Longoria hits a homer in the sixth inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Jose Altuve steals second base in the fifth inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series against at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - MLB All-Stars right fielder Yasiel Puing jumps to catch a fly by Japan's Yoshimoto Tsutsugo in the fourth inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau (R) is congratulated by MLB All-Stars manager John Farrrell (C) after hitting a three-run homer off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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MLB All-Stars beat Japan 6-1 in Game 4

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau (C) is congratulated by teammates Yasiel Puing (R) and Jose Altuve after hitting a three-run homer off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau (R) celebrates with teammates Yasiel Puing (C) and Jose Altuve (L) after hitting a three-run homer off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau watches a three-run homer over the right fence off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau hits a three-run homer over the right fence off Japan starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami (L) in the third inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014. At right is Japan catcher Seiji Kobayashi.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - MLB All-Stars starter Chris Capuano pitches in Game 4 of an exhibition series against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau hits an RBI double off Japan starter Shintaro Fujinami (L) in the first inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014. At right is Japan catcher Seiji Kobayashi.

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Japan vs MLB All-Stars baseball game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The MLB All-Stars' Justin Morneau hits an RBI double off Japan starter Shintaro Fujinami in the first inning of Game 4 of an exhibition series at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Injured Cano impressed by Japan team, fans

TOKYO, Japan - Seattle Mariners superstar Robinson Cano walks with a cane on the field at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2014, prior to Game 4 of the five-game series between the MLB All-Stars and Japan. Cano was hit by a pitch from Orix Buffaloes right-hander Yuki Nishi in the previous day's no-hit defeat to Japan.

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Half-Japanese H.K. student leads pro-democracy blitz

HONG KONG, China - Mio Hirai, 20, a senior member of a student group leading a pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, talks about the campaign in the group's office at Hong Kong Baptist University on Nov. 4, 2014. His Japanese mother Etsuko, married to a Chinese man, supports his activities.

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Japanese woman backs son in H.K. prodemocracy campaign

HONG KONG, China - Etsuko Hirai, 44, a Japanese woman living in Hong Kong with her Chinese husband since 1992, stands on a street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, on Nov. 4, 2014. She supports her 20-year-old son Mio's involvement in a pro-democracy movement as a senior member of a student group leading the campaign.

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Japan batters major leaguers to lead series 2-0

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Samurai Japan celebrate after winning 8-4 in Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014.

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Japan batters major leaguers to lead series 2-0

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Hawks Nobuhiro Matsuda hits a single homer in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 8-4 to lead 2-0 in the five-game series.

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Japan batters major leaguers to lead series 2-0

TOKYO, Japan - Colorado Rockies' Justin Morneau hits a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 8-4 to lead 2-0 in the five-game series.

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Japan batters major leaguers to lead series 2-0

TOKYO, Japan - Colorado Rockies' Justin Morneau hits a two-run homer in the second inning of Game 2 of the Japan-Major League All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14, 2014. Samurai Japan won 8-4 to lead 2-0 in the five-game series.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japanese fans of their compatriot tennis player Kei Nishikori hold flags on Nov. 13, 2014, in London after Nishikori defeated David Ferrer of Spain 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in the British capital. World No.5 Nishikori advanced to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan serves during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates after beating David Ferrer of Spain 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori advanced to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Yokozuna Hakuho keeps clean slate at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) beats No. 2 maegashira Takarafuji with a slap down to remain unbeaten at 4-0 on the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 12, 2014.

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Pemex CEO Lozoya interviewed in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Emilio Lozoya, chief executive officer of Mexico's state-owned crude oil producer Pemex, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2014. He said the company is thinking of increasing production from the current level of around 2.4 million barrels per day to about 4 million barrels by 2025.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Fans of Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori pose for photos on Nov. 9, 2014 in London, the opening day of the ATP World Tour Finals in the British capital. Nishikori beat Andy Murray of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in the Group B opening match.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Andy Murray of Britain in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates after beating Andy Murray of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan plays Andy Murray of Britain in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.

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Nishikori defeats Murray at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Andy Murray of Britain in the Group B opening match at ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 9, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.

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Tora-san Museum welcomes 4 millionth visitor

TOKYO, Japan - A ceremony is held to celebrate the 4 millionth visitor to the Tora-san Museum in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 8, 2014. The museum is dedicated to Tora-san, a kind-hearted vagabond in popular movie series "Otoko wa tsurai yo" directed by Yoji Yamada. From L: actor Gajiro Sato, Yamada, and museum visitors Kenji Aoyagi and his wife Eriko.

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Beijing on high alert as host of APEC meetings

BEIJING, China - Extremely tight security is seen in the surroundings of the venue of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2014, with a security boat cruising (lower R).

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Police put on high alert for APEC summit in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Police are on high alert around the venue for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2014.

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Schalke's Uchida vs Sporting in UCL

LISBON, Portugal - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (L) makes a pass in front of William Carvalho in the first half of a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon in Lisbon on Nov. 5, 2014. Schalke suffered a 4-2 loss.

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Spent fuel removed from Fukushima Daiichi No. 4 unit pool

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2014 shows workers removing fuel from the nuclear fuel pool of the No. 4 rector at the troubled Fukushima Daiichi complex. Its operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co., said on Nov. 5, 2014, it has completed the operation of removing all of the used fuel, leaving only less risky unused fuel in the pool.

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Hamaoka nuke power plant transformer unveiled

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Chubu Electric Power Co. shows the press a main electrical transformer at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 4, 2014, during work to decommission two of its five light-water reactors.

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Dortmund's Kagawa in action in Champions League game

DORTMUND, Germany - Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa (R) of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball in the second half of a UEFA Champions League Group D match against Galatasaray on Nov. 4, 2014, as the home side downed the Turkish club 4-1 to qualify for the last 16.

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Tokyo Gas eyes smart energy mix near JR station

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gas Co. shows the press a collection of solar panels installed as part of a heat/power cogeneration system at a redevelopment area near East Japan Railway's Tamachi Station in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2014. The company aims to cut CO2 emissions by some 45% from the 1990 level.

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Hamaoka nuke power plant reactors shown to press

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Chubu Electric Power Co. shows the press two reactor buildings at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 4, 2014, as work is in progress to decommission the light-water reactors.

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Tanks set to be removed from Hamaoka nuke power plant

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Chubu Electric Power Co. shows the press two chemical tanks near one of two reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 4, 2014, ahead of their removal as part of work to decommission the light-water reactors.

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Beijing on high alert ahead of APEC meetings

BEIJING, China - A police vehicle is parked on Nov. 4, 2014, in an area near the venue for an upcoming APEC summit in Beijing.

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Beijing on high alert ahead of APEC meetings

BEIJING, China - Police officers patrol on boats on Nov. 4, 2014, in an area near the venue for an upcoming APEC summit in Beijing.

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Beijing on high alert ahead of APEC meetings

BEIJING, China - Copies of a book containing remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping, translated into various languages, are offered on Nov. 4, 2014, at the media center for journalists covering a series of APEC meetings in Beijing.

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Beijing on high alert ahead of APEC meetings

BEIJING, China - Photo taken Nov. 4, 2014, shows the media center for journalists covering a series of APEC meetings set to begin the following day in Beijing.

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Japan's industrial robots displayed at Shanghai fair

SHANGHAI, China - Visitors watch high-end industrial robots displayed by Japanese companies at the start of the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2014.