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Movie produced to introduce street children in Bangladesh

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroki Watanabe talks about his movie titled ''The Whirlpool'' about street children in Bangladesh in an interview with Kyodo News in Yokohama on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Site of fatal Busan fire opened to victims' relatives, press

BUSAN, South Korea - This photo shows the site of a fatal fire that took 11 lives, including those of 7 Japanese tourists, at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea. The South Korean authorities opened the site to relatives of the victims and the press on Nov. 18, 2009. (Pool photo)

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Site of fatal Busan fire opened to victims' relatives, press

BUSAN, South Korea - This photo shows the site of a fatal fire that took 11 lives, including those of 7 Japanese tourists, at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea. The South Korean authorities opened the site to relatives of the victims and the press on Nov. 18, 2009. (Pool photo)

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Site of fatal Busan fire opened to victims' relatives, press

BUSAN, South Korea - This photo shows the site of a fatal fire that took 11 lives, including those of 7 Japanese tourists, at an indoor shooting range in Busan, South Korea. The South Korean authorities opened the site to relatives of the victims and the press on Nov. 18, 2009. (Pool photo)

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3 die in residential fire in Okayama

NIIMI, Japan - This photo shows a house in Niimi, Okayama Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2009, that burned down in a residential fire, claiming the lives of three people. Takako Ikeda, 67, and her two grandchildren -- Ayaka, 13, and Kein, 7 -- died in the fire, while Ikeda's husband, Kameo, 68, escaped the fire and was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

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3 die in residential fire in Okayama

NIIMI, Japan - Firefighters and police inspect a house in Niimi, Okayama Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2009, that burned down in a residential fire, claiming the lives of three people. Takako Ikeda, 67, and her two grandchildren -- Ayaka, 13, and Kein, 7 -- died in the fire, while Ikeda's husband, Kameo, 68, escaped the fire and was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

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Kodaira 2nd in 1,000 at season-opening World Cup meet

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Nao Kodaira waves after competing in the women's 1,000-meter race at the season-opening World Cup speed skating meet in Berlin on Nov. 7, 2009. Kodaira, who came third in the 500-meter race earlier in the day, clocked 1 minute, 15.92 seconds to win the silver medal.

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Kodaira 2nd in 1,000 at season-opening World Cup meet

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Nao Kodaira skates in the women's 1,000-meter race at the season-opening World Cup speed skating meet in Berlin on Nov. 7, 2009. Kodaira, who came third in the 500-meter race earlier in the day, clocked 1 minute, 15.92 seconds to win the silver medal.

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Kodaira 2nd in 1,000 at season-opening World Cup meet

BERLIN, Germany - Gold medalist Christine Nesbitt of Canada (R) and silver medalist Nao Kodaira of Japan shake hands on the podium during an award ceremony after the women's 1,000-meter race at the season-opening World Cup speed skating meet in Berlin on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Japan explains plan to set fiscal reconstruction target

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japanese Senior Vice Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa hold a news conference at the end of a two-day meeting of the G-20 finance ministers and central bankers in St. Andrews, Scotland, on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Kodaira 3rd at season-opening World Cup meet

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Nao Kodaira waves from the podium during an award ceremony after coming third in the women's 500-meter race at the season-opening World Cup speed skating meet in Berlin on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' manager Tatsunori Hara (R) and catcher Shinosuke Abe celebrate at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after their team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' manager Tatsunori Hara holds up the Champion Flag during a ceremony at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after his team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants manager Tatsunori Hara is tossed into the air by his players at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after his team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Kodaira 3rd at season-opening World Cup meet

BERLIN, Germany - Japan's Nao Kodaira skates in the women's 500-meter race at the season-opening World Cup speed skating meet in Berlin on Nov. 7, 2009. Kodaira clocked 38.19 seconds to finish behind China's Wang Beixing and Jenny Wolf of Germany.

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S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Players and officials of South Korea's Pohang Steelers celebrate after they won the AFC Champions League title by beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009.

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S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Players and officials of South Korea's Pohang Steelers celebrate after they won the AFC Champions League title by beating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 2-1 at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Giants down Fighters in Game 6 to win Japan Series title

SAPPORO, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants manager Tatsunori Hara is tossed into the air by his players at Sapporo Dome in Sapporo on Nov. 7, 2009, after his team beat the Nippon Ham Fighters 2-0 in Game 6 to claim their first Japan Series title in seven years.

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Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando performs during the women's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Ando came from behind to win the NHK Trophy and claim her second straight Grand Prix title.

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Figure skating: Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - (From L to R) Silver medalist Alena Leonova of Russia, gold medalist Miki Ando of Japan and bronze medalist Ashley Wagner of the United States hold up their medals after the women's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009.

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Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando performs during the women's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Ando came from behind to win the NHK Trophy and claim her second straight Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando performs during the women's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Ando came from behind to win the NHK Trophy and claim her second straight Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando performs during the women's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Ando came from behind to win the NHK Trophy and claim her second straight Grand Prix title.

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Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando performs during the women's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Ando came from behind to win the NHK Trophy and claim her second straight Grand Prix title.

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S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Kim Hyung Il of South Korea's Pohang Steelers (R) heads his side's second goal during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

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Ando wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Miki Ando smiles with the winner's trophy after winning the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Ando came from behind to win the NHK Trophy and claim her second straight Grand Prix title.

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S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - No Byung Jun of South Korea's Pohang Steelers (L) scores the opening goal from a free kick during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

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S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - Mohammed Noor of Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad (L) scores his side's first goal during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against South Korea's Pohang Steelers at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

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Locals protest Okada's idea to transfer U.S. base to Kadena

KADENA, Japan - Over 2,000 people march through the town of Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2009, in protest over Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada's remarks that merging the heliport functions of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station with the nearby Kadena Air Base is an option.

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S. Korea's Pohang Steelers win Asian Champions League

TOKYO, Japan - No Byung Jun of South Korea's Pohang Steelers (R) scores the opening goal from a free kick during the second half of the AFC Champions League final match against Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009. Pohang won the championship 2-1.

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Joubert of France wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Former world champion Brian Joubert of France performs during the men's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Joubert won the fourth event of the Grand Prix series with 232.70 points.

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Qing Pang, Jian Tong win pairs at NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Qing Pang (top) and Jian Tong of China perform during the pairs free event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. The Chinese pair won the event.

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Ishikawa tied for 8th at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off from the 3rd tee during the third round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2009. Ishikawa climbed into a share of eighth place after a 2-under 70.

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Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

SHANGHAI, China - Tiger Woods of the United States plays from the bunker of the 18th hole during the third round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2009. Phil Mickelson topped the leader board at 14-under after a 67, two shots clear of Woods and Nick Watney.

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Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi performs during the men's free program competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Takahashi, who missed the whole of last season due to major surgery on his right knee, collected a total of 214.29 points and came in fourth.

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Takahashi 4th, Joubert wins NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Japan's Daisuke Takahashi falls during his performance in the men's free program event at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. Takahashi, who missed the whole of last season due to major surgery on his right knee, collected a total of 214.29 points and came in fourth.

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Inoue, Baldwin win bronze in pairs at NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Rena Inoue (R) and John Baldwin of the United States perform during the pairs free event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. The pair won the bronze.

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Myanmar's PM Thein Sein talks with Japanese PM Hatoyama

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009, before their talks.

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Kawaguchi, Smirnov win silver in pairs at NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Yuko Kawaguchi (top) and Alexander Smirnov of Russia perform during the pairs free event of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in Nagano on Nov. 7, 2009. The Russian pair won the silver.

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Japan, Mekong region to cooperate on environmental protection

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (standing) attends a joint news conference after the Mekong-Japan summit meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2009, with the leaders from five Mekong countries -- (from L to R) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Laotian Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. (Pool photo)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' players, including Japanese hitter Hideki Matsui (end from L) celebrate their victory at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui holds up the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Mariano Rivera celebrates their victory with champagne at Yankee Stadium after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 on Nov. 4, 2009. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks during an interview at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui celebrates beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 on Nov. 4, 2009. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi holds up the trophy during a ceremony at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2.

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Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - Miho Arai (L) and Mari Susuda, female fans of the New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui, watch the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on a large screen in Times Square in downtown New York on Nov. 4, 2009. The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2, while Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui receives the MVP trophy during ceremonies at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 4, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6.

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Matsui drives in record-tying 6, Yankees win World Series

NEW YORK, United States - The New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui (L) and Mariano Rivera spray champagne on each other in celebrating their victory at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 4, 2009, after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to win the MLB World Series 4 games to 2 the previous day. Matsui was named the series MVP after driving in two runs in each of his first three at-bats with a homer, a single and a double in Game 6. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)