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Baker shows off canned bread developed after 1995 quake

OSAKA, Japan - Yoshihiko Akimoto, president of a bakery in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, shows off canned bread in this file photo taken on Nov. 6, 2014. Akimoto developed the product following the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that hit Kobe and other parts of western Japan.

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Car scrapping factory head shows Takata air bag parts

GIFU, Japan - Akihiro Wakayama, head of a factory for car scrapping company "hai-sya dot-com" in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, on Dec. 5, 2014, shows parts of an air bag made by Takata Corp. He said the air bag inflator exploded during the air bag-removal work of a Toyota car on Nov. 6, shattering the windshield.

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Ex-Sony engineer explains advanced planetarium projector

TOKYO, Japan - Takayuki Ohira, a former Sony Corp. engineer, stands behind a high-performance projector in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014. The projector is used in the Ohira-produced Sound Planetarium 2014 (Nov. 7 - Dec. 25), utilizing High Resolution audio, at the Sony Building in Tokyo.

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Trebling output of 'Kindai tuna' in FY 2020 eyed

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeru Miyashita (2nd from L), head of the Kinki University Fisheries Laboratory, shows a certificate to recognize Toyota Tsusho Corp.-raised bluefin tuna as "Kindai tuna," the university brand tuna, at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2014. They plan to increase yearly output of tuna to 6,000 in fiscal 2020.

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Nishikori faces Agassi in exhibition match

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Kei Nishikori (R) and American retired player Andre Agassi shake hands after the Dream Tennis exhibition match at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on Nov. 22, 2014. Nishikori won 8-6.

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Bangkok temple tree said to reveal lotto winning numbers

BANGKOK, Thailand - Crowds of prospective lottery ticket buyers flock to a Buddhist temple in Bangkok on Nov. 6, 2014, to rub the bark of a tree there which is said to reveal the "lucky numbers."

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Subway terror attack rescue drill conducted

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters with protective gear conduct a rescue drill at a subway station in Tokyo's Hibiya district on Nov. 20, 2014, simulating a terror attack. Around 300 police officers and firefighters participated in the drill prior to the 20th anniversary of the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system by the Aum Shinrikyo cult that killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000, on March 20 next year.

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Subway terror attack rescue drill conducted

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters with protective gear conduct a rescue drill at a subway station in Tokyo's Hibiya district on Nov. 20, 2014, simulating a terror attack. Around 300 police officers and firefighters participated in the drill prior to the 20th anniversary of the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system by the Aum Shinrikyo cult that killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000, on March 20 next year.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan speaks at a news conference in London on Nov. 15, 2014, after losing to Novak Djokovic in a semifinal of the ATP World Tour Finals. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot by Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan waves as he leaves O2 Arena in London after being beaten by Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Nishikori's breakthrough season ended by Djokovic

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan (L) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose for photos before their semifinal match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2014. World No. 1 Djokovic won 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, advancing to a showdown with Roger Federer in the final.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Members of Japan's soccer team celebrate after beating Honduras 6-0 in a friendly at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Yohei Toyoda controls the ball during the second half of Japan's friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Toyoda scored Japan's fifth goal in a 6-0 win.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan coach Javier Aguirre (L) congratulates Takashi Inui (8) after he scored Japan's fourth goal in the second half of an international friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Japan won 6-0.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Keisuke Honda scores Japan's second goal in the first half of an international friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Japan won 6-0.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Atsuto Uchida of Japan (front) rises to the ball during the first half of an international friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Japan won 6-0.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (C) is congratulated by teammates after scoring Japan's second goal in the first half of an international friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Japan won 6-0.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Maya Yoshida (far R) celebrates after scoring the opener in the first half of an international friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Japan won 6-0.

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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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B. Watson shares lead at VISA golf tournament

GOTEMBA, Japan - Against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji, Bubba Watson of the United States hits a iron from the fairway of the No. 6 hole during the first round of the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters golf tournament at the Taiheiyo Club golf course in Gotemba, Shizouka Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2014. Watson shared the lead with a 5-under 67.

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Thai store capable of procuring anything shoppers want

BANGKOK, Thailand - This general store near Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University, pictured on Nov. 6, 2014, is a legendary outlet known for its capability to procure anything shoppers want, ranging from fried rice with chicken to Japanese kimono.

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Lagos doctor says isolation of Ebola patients essential

LAGOS, Nigeria - Benjamin Ohiaeri, head of the First Consultants Hospital in Lagos, shows on Nov. 6, 2014, an emergency room where an Ebola fever patient was taken. He said Nigeria was officially declared free of the disease in October by isolating Ebola patients.

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Lagos doctor, hospital staff recall Ebola brouhaha

LAGOS, Nigeria - Benjamin Ohiaeri (fore, R), head of the First Consultants Hospital in Lagos, talks with his staff on Nov. 6, 2014, after Nigeria was declared free of the Ebola disease in October at the cost of several people's lives.

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Rush plant grower seeks new market beyond 'tatami' mats

KANAZAWA, Japan - Takashi Miyamoto, the only "igusa" rush farmer in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, displays bundles of the long grass straw for weaving "tatami" mats on Nov. 6, 2014. Miyamoto and other local businesses are exploring new markets to spur demand for igusa amid dwindling tatami consumption.

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Rush plant farmer seeks new market beyond 'tatami' mats

KANAZAWA, Japan - Takashi Miyamoto (R), the only "igusa" rush grower in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, checks the quality of the long grass straw as it is woven into surface covers for "tatami" mats on Nov. 6, 2014.

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Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

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Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan puts his hands on his knees after losing to Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-3, 6-2 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014.

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Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan looks disappointed as he loses the lead to Roger Federer of Switzerland during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

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Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

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Nishikori beaten by Federer at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Roger Federer of Switzerland in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 11, 2014. World No.2 Federer beat fifth-ranked Nishikori 6-3, 6-2.

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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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Tacloban people protest over disaster support

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Some 200 residents protest over the unsatisfactory support for people affected by Typhoon Haiyan in front of the Leyte Provincial Capitol building in Tacloban City, the Philippines, on Nov. 6, 2014. A relief depicting the historic landing of U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur on Leyte during World War II (back R) is seen.

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House wrecked by tidal wave abandoned in Philippines

TACLOBAN, Philippines - Photo taken on Nov. 6, 2014, shows a house destroyed by a tidal wave left abandoned in Tacloban City, the Philippines. The area was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan the previous year.

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NATO chief pledges continued support for Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (L) and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani hold a joint press conference at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Nov. 6, 2014. Stoltenberg said NATO will continue to support Afghanistan even after the Western alliance completes its mission against the insurgency by the end of this year.

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Japan's Nishikori prepares for ATP Tour fianls

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan practices in London on Nov. 6, 2014, to prepare for his first ATP Tour finals. Nishikori will face Britain's Andy Murray in his first match at the Nov. 9-16 Tour Finals.

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Autumnal leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Trees in autumnal colors are illuminated at Eikando Zenrin-ji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 6, 2014, during test lighting two days before the start of special nighttime viewing.

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3 nabbed for stealing hundreds of fire hoses

GIFU, Japan - Vast quantities of brass nozzles and other parts of stolen fire hoses confiscated by the Gifu prefectural police are shown to the press on Nov. 6, 2014, in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture in central Japan. The police have arrested three suspects on suspicion of the theft.

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Japan, S. Korea hold cooperation panel meet in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Hideo Watanabe (standing), former Japanese posts and telecommunications minister, addresses a joint meeting of bilateral cooperation committees in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov. 6, 2014.

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U.S. envoy Kennedy holds reception for astronaut Wakata

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy (L) talks with astronaut Koichi Wakata, who served as the first Japanese commander of the International Space Station, during a reception for him at the ambassador's official residence in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014.

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LNG producer-consumer conference held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Delegates from LNG-producing and consuming countries attend a meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014, amid prospects of shale gas pushing down LNG prices.

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Abe skeptical about Obama's future influence on TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) addresses a meeting of ministers related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2014.