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World's oldest beer restored in Finnish territory

LONDON, Britain - A brewery in a suburb of Mariehamn in Finland's Aland Islands autonomous region serves beer created from what is considered to be the oldest beer in the world, as seen in this file photo taken on Nov. 10, 2014. The re-creation follows the salvage in July 2010 of five bottles of beer from a ship believed to have sunken in the 1840s off Aland in the Baltic Sea.

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China rights advocate's husband assaulted before APEC summit

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in Beijing in May 2010 shows renowned Chinese civil rights defender Ni Yulan (R) and her husband, Dong Jiqin. Dong, 62, sustained head and chest injuries after he was assaulted in the early morning on Nov. 10, 2014, allegedly by policemen at their home in the capital hours before China hosted a meeting of Asia-Pacific leaders, the couple have said.

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AirAsia X to offer Osaka-Kuala Lumpur flight

OSAKA, Japan - Azran Osman-Rani (C), chief executive officer of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X, attends an event in Osaka, western Japan, on Aug. 10, 2011, to promote a flight between Osaka and Kuala Lumpur to be launched on Nov. 30. In the promotional period through June 20, the lowest fare available on the new route from Kansai International Airport is set at 3,931 yen one way. The total ticket cost, including airport taxes, rises to 8,081 yen. The flight will be the airline's second service linking Malaysia and Japan after the inauguration in 2010 of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.

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Pink diamond sold for $46 million

GENEVA, Switzerland - A Sotheby's employee holds up a 24.78-carat ''Fancy Intense Pink'' diamond on Nov. 10, 2010, in Geneva. The jewelry was sold on Nov. 16, 2010, at the auction house for $45.6 million, the highest price ever paid for a diamond.

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Unusual star-shaped persimmon found in Toyama

TOYAMA, Japan - Toshiharu Yamada and his wife Machiko hold a star-shaped persimmon he found in Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2010.

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Canadian trade minister Van Loan in interview

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Canadian International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan speaks in an interview on Nov. 10, 2010 in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. Van Loan, who attended meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, said Canada is eager to cooperate with Japan on the development of rare earth minerals in Canada and welcomed Japan's positive stance toward a U.S.-backed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

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Cesena down Lazio 1-0

CESENA, Italy - Cesena defender Yuto Nagatomo (L) controls the ball near Lazio midfielder Pasquale Foggia in a Serie A match in Cesena on Nov. 10, 2010. Cesena won 1-0.

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Cesena down Lazio 1-0

CESENA, Italy - Cesena defender Yuto Nagatomo looks for options against Lazio during a Serie A match in Cesena on Nov. 10, 2010. Cesena won 1-0.

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Leicester vs Sheffield United

LEICESTER, England - Leicester City midfielder Yuki Abe looks for options against Sheffield United during a second-tier English Championship match Nov. 10, 2010 in Leicester. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Russia outclasses Japan at women's world c'ship

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R, facing camera,) Japan's Megumi Kurihara, Kaori Inoue and Saori Kimura try to block a ball by Russia's Tatiana Kosheleva (15) during a second-round match at the women's volleyball world championship on Nov. 10, 2010, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. Russia beat Japan.

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APEC ministerial meeting

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Ministers from Pacific Rim countries pose for a photo session during a ministerial gathering of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Nov. 10, 2010, in Yokohama. The ministers started their two-day talks the same day. (Pool photo)

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Asian Games opening ceremony venue

GUANGZHOU, China - A visitor gets a picture taken in front of a lit-up venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 10, 2010. The facility was lit up during a rehearsal for the ceremony on Nov. 12.

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Russian President Medvedev and S. Korean President Lee

SEOUL, South Korea - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak chat at a venue for a joint press conference at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010.

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Obama arrives in Seoul for G-20 summit

SEOUL, South Korea - U.S. President Barack Obama waves after arriving in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010. Obama is scheduled to attend a summit of the Group of 20 major advanced and developing nations in Seoul.

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Russian President Medvedev and S. Korean President Lee

SEOUL, South Korea - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak shake hands after a joint press conference at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010.

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Obama arrives in Seoul for G-20 summit

SEOUL, South Korea - U.S. President Barack Obama waves after arriving in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010. Obama is scheduled to attend a summit of the Group of 20 major advanced and developing nations in Seoul.

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Asian Games in China

GUANGZHOU, China - A man rehearses for a torch ceremony on Nov. 10, 2010, near the venue of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

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Asian Games opening ceremony venue

GUANGZHOU, China - A man poses as a torch runner in front of the venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 10, 2010. The Asian Games open Nov. 12.

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Freed journalist Yamaji in interview

MAE SOT, Thailand - Japanese journalist Toru Yamaji speaks in an interview holding a pen-shaped digital camera in Mae Sot, northwestern Thailand, on Nov. 10, 2010 after he was released from detention by the Myanmar authorities. Yamaji, president of Tokyo-based video news provider APF News Inc., said he has no regrets over his decision to enter the military-ruled country to cover its general elections.

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Professor Yamanaka receives Kyoto Prize

KYOTO, Japan - Shinya Yamanaka, a Kyoto University professor known for developing technologies to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, receives a thread ball as a memento at the award ceremony in Kyoto on Nov. 10, 2010, for the 2010 Kyoto Prize, an international prize presented by the Inamori Foundation. Yamanaka was recognized for his contributions in the field of biotechnology and medical technology.

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Athletes village at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - The Qatari delegation for the Asian Games take photos after their welcome ceremony in the athletes village on Nov. 10, 2010, in Guangzhou, China.

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Athletes village at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - People walk around the Asian Games' athletes village on Nov. 10, 2010, in Guangzhou, China.

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Venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Visitors gather near a venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 10, 2010. A rehearsal for the ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 12, was held the same day.

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3 men receive Kyoto Prize

KYOTO, Japan - 2010 Kyoto Prize laureates (from L) Shinya Yamanaka, a Kyoto University professor known for developing technologies to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, Hungarian mathematician Laszlo Lovasz and South African artist William Kentridge pose with the award at a press conference in Kyoto on Nov. 10, 2010. The international prize is annually presented by the Inamori Foundation to those who have made significant contributions in the field of advanced technology, basic sciences, as well as arts and philosophy.

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Athletes village at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Visitors gather in front of a venue for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 10, 2010. A rehearsal for the ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 12, was held the same day.

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White ice on trees in Zao mountains may fade in 40 years

YAMAGATA, Japan - Photo shows white ice deposits on trees along a ski slope in Yamagata City of the Zao mountains in February 2010. A research team led by Yamagata University professor Fumitaka Yanagisawa warned on Nov. 10, 2010, that the phenomenon could vanish in 40 years due to global warming.

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Japan beat Malaysia at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Hotaru Yamaguchi (L) scores with a header his side's first goal against Malaysia during the second half of a soccer match at the Asian Games on Nov. 10, 2010, at Huadu Stadium in Guangzhou, China. Japan won 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage of the men's soccer tournament.

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Security at the Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - A Chinese police officer patrols Huadu Stadium, a venue for a soccer match between Japan and Malaysia at the Asian Games on Nov. 10, 2010, at Guangzhou, China. The match was held amid anti-Japanese sentiment in the country triggered by a renewed territorial spat.

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Taiwan's President Ma on regional trade talks

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou speaks to members of the Japanese media at the Presidential Office in Taipei on Nov. 10, 2010. Ma said his government should not be excluded from negotiations on regional trade agreements.

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Japan beat Malaysia at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (L) scores his side's first goal against Malaysia during the first half of a soccer match at the Asian Games on Nov. 10, 2010, at Huadu Stadium in Guangzhou, China. Japan won 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage of the men's soccer tournament.

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Japan beat Malaysia at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (L) scores his side's first goal against Malaysia during the first half of a soccer match at the Asian Games on Nov. 10, 2010, at Huadu Stadium in Guangzhou, China. Japan won 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage of the men's soccer tournament.

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Kitajima prepares for Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima dives into a pool during a practice ahead of the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 10, 2010.

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Athletes village at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - The Japanese delegation for the Asian Games heads for a welcome ceremony in the athletes village on Nov. 10, 2010, in Guangzhou, China.

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Nishioka requests move to majors

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka speaks to reporters about his desire to play in the major leagues on Nov. 10, 2010, at Chiba Marine Stadium. Nishioka made a request to his club to allow him to move to the major leagues via the posting system, the same day, following his club's championship in the Japan Series.

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Athletes village at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - The Japanese delegation for the Asian Games heads for a welcome ceremony in the athletes village on Nov. 10, 2010, in Guangzhou, China.

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Athletes village at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China - The Japanese delegation for the Asian Games takes part in a welcome ceremony at the athletes village on Nov. 10, 2010, in Guangzhou, China.

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Mongolian President Elbegdorj

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj speaks during an interview at the presidential office in Ulan Bator on Nov. 10, 2010, ahead of his visit to Japan. Elbegdorj said he plans to announce a joint statement to aim to form a strategic partnership in a broad range of fields with Japan through his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

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Mongolian President Elbegdorj

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj speaks during an interview at the presidential office in Ulan Bator on Nov. 10, 2010, ahead of his visit to Japan. Elbegdorj said he plans to announce a joint statement to aim to form a strategic partnership in a broad range of fields with Japan through his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan.

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Dud disposal in Fukushima Prefecture

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - A dud bomb makes a splash as it is disposed of in Onahama port in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2010. The Maritime Self-Defense Force safely deactivated the 1.2-meter-long dud, which was found on the seabed at a depth of 7.5 meters on Oct. 4.

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Coast guard member confesses to collision video leak

KOBE, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2010 shows the building housing the 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters and its patrol vessel Uranami (L front) in Kobe. One of the crew members of the boat has confessed to leaking on YouTube high-profile footage of the collisions between Japanese patrol boats and a Chinese trawler.

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Coast guard member confesses to collision video leak

KOBE, Japan - Members of the media gather near the Japan Coast Guard's patrol boat Uranami (R) in Kobe on Nov. 10, 2010. The patrol boat was in the spotlight as one of its crew members has confessed to leaking on YouTube high-profile footage of the collisions between Japanese patrol boats and a Chinese trawler.

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Anti-TPP rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People from the agricultural industry in Japan march through Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district on Nov. 10, 2010, against the government's policy of joining negotiations on the trans-Pacific free trade agreement, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Yokohama. Placards in the front each read, ''Absolute opposition to TPP.''

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U.N. chief Ban in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (R) and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon shake hands ahead of their meeting at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010. Lee and Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, discussed various issues including how to boost South Korea's international contributions, and North Korea's nuclear programs.

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APEC ministers gather in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Participants in a ministerial meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, including co-chairmen Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (C) and trade minister Akihiro Ohata (2nd from R, front), pose on Nov. 10, 2010 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center. The ministers basically agreed to refrain from imposing new trade barriers until 2013. (Pool Photo)

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Anti-TPP rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People from the agricultural industry in Japan march through Tokyo's Kasumigaseki district on Nov. 10, 2010, against the government's policy of joining negotiations on the trans-Pacific free trade agreement, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Yokohama.

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Coast guard member confesses to collision video leak

KOBE, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2010 shows the building in Kobe housing the 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. One of the crew members of its patrol boat has confessed to leaking on YouTube high-profile footage of the collisions between Japanese patrol boats and a Chinese trawler.

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U.N. chief Ban in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon speaks at a press conference in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010. Ban called on leaders participating in the Group of 20 summit the following day to cooperate in U.N. programs on climate change and support for developing countries.

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U.N. chief Ban in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (R) and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon talk at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 10, 2010. Lee and Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, discussed various issues including how to boost South Korea's international contributions, and North Korea's nuclear programs.

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Anti-TPP rally in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People from the agricultural industry in Japan stage a rally in Tokyo on Nov. 10, 2010, against the government's policy of joining negotiations for the trans-Pacific free trade agreement, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Yokohama.

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Coast Guard man confesses to collision video leak

KOBE, Japan - Photographers and TV crews gather in front of a building in Kobe on Nov. 10, 2010. The building houses the Internet cafe where footage of collisions between Japanese patrol boats and a Chinese trawler was allegedly posted on the YouTube video-sharing website.