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10 years on tsunami victims, disaster workers still healing wounds

TAKUA PA, Thailand - Rojjana Praesritong (C), 49, is surrounded by children at an orphanage in Pang-Nga, a Thai coastal province south of Bangkok, on Nov. 29, 2014. Rojjana has been helping children orphaned by the massive 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Niwan Chantawong (L top), 38, a survivor of the tsunami, helps Rojjana run the orphanage.

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Indian bank educates more women on opening accounts

MUMBAI, India - Women take part in a financial seminar at the Mumbai branch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank in the western Indian city on Nov. 29, 2014. The Indian government's initiative aimed at improving the current low percentage of households with bank accounts has made little progress as bank services remain inaccessible especially to the poor in rural areas.

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Filipino director Pasion: winner of Tokyo film award

TOKYO, Japan - Filipino director Francis Xavier Pasion, winner of the Tokyo Filmex 2014 Grand Prize for his film "Crocodile," addresses the audience in this photo taken on Nov. 29, 2014.

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Texas Legends' Togashi gives autograph

FRISCO, United States - Japanese basketball player Yuki Togashi of the Texas Legends gives an autograph for a fan on Nov. 29, 2014, in Frisco, Texas. He made a 3-pointer against the Bakersfield Jam the same day, his first points in the NBA Development League. The Legends lost 102-88.

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Japan's Kasai ties for gold with Amman at World Cup

RUKA, Finland - Japan's Noriaki Kasai(L) poses with fans for photos after tying for gold with Switzerland's Simon Amman at an FIS World Cup ski jumping competition in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 29, 2014. Kasai, already the oldest man to win a World Cup event, extended his championship longevity mark at the age of 42 years, five months, with his first victory since January.

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Japan's Kasai ties for gold with Amman at World Cup

RUKA, Finland - Japan's Noriaki Kasai (L) and Switzerland's Simon Amman pose for photos after tying for gold at an FIS World Cup ski jumping competition in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 29, 2014. Kasai, already the oldest man to win a World Cup event, extended his championship longevity mark at the age of 42 years, five months, with his first victory since January.

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Japan's Kasai ties for gold with Amman at World Cup

RUKA, Finland - (From L) Switzerland's Simon Amman, Japan's Noriaki Kasai and Germany's Severin Freund pose during an award ceremony for the FIS World Cup ski jumping competition in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 29, 2014. Amman and Kasai shared the gold medal with 272.2 points while Freund was third with 268.7.

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Japan's Kasai ties for gold with Amman at World Cup

RUKA, Finland - Japan's Noriaki Kasai poses for photos after tying for gold with Switzerland's Simon Amman at an FIS World Cup ski jumping competition in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 29, 2014. Kasai, already the oldest man to win a World Cup event, extended his championship longevity mark at the age of 42 years, five months, with his first victory since January.

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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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Hertha's Hosogai plays against Munich

BERLIN, Germany - Hertha Berlin's Hajime Hosogai (L) controls the ball in the first half of a Bundesliga match in Berlin against Bayern Munich on Nov. 29, 2014. Hertha suffered a 1-0 loss.

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Taiwan pro-China KMT loses mayoral elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou attends a news conference at the headquarters of his ruling Nationalist Party (KMT) in Taipei on Nov. 29, 2014, after the KMT suffered a crushing defeat in special municipal district elections. In the background is a portrait of KMT founder Sun Yat-sen.

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Taiwan's pro-China KMT loses mayoral elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou holds a news conference at the headquarters of his ruling Nationalist Party (KMT) in Taipei on Nov. 29, 2014, after the KMT suffered a crushing defeat in special municipal district elections. Ma, who doubles as KMT chairman, called for reform and vowed to continue liberalization.

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Taiwan's pro-China KMT loses mayoral elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (C) holds a news conference at the headquarters of his ruling Nationalist Party (KMT) in Taipei on Nov. 29, 2014, after the KMT suffered a crushing defeat in special municipal district elections. Ma, who doubles as KMT chairman, called for reform and vowed to continue liberalization.

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Japan's Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu finished fourth, qualifying for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu finished fourth, qualifying for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Leaders of Japan's political parties debate on Internet

TOKYO, Japan - Leaders of the ruling and opposition parties in Japan participate in a debate in Tokyo broadcast on a video-sharing website on Nov. 29, 2014, ahead of the start of official campaigning for a lower house election. They are (from L to R) Tadatomo Yoshida of the Social Democratic Party, Kazuo Shii of the Japanese Communist Party, Natsuo Yamaguchi of the Komeito party, Banri Kaieda of the Democratic Party of Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kenji Eda, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, Takeo Hiranuma of the Party for Future Generations, and Ichiro Ozawa of the People's Life Party.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan holds up the gold medal for the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Mura comes in 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Takahito Mura of Japan performs during the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Mura won the bronze medal to book a spot for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Mura comes in 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Takahito Mura of Japan performs during the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Mura won the bronze medal to book a spot for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Gold medalist Daisuke Murakami of Japan (C), flanked by silver medalist Sergei Voronov of Russia (L) and bronze medalist Takahito Mura of Japan, smiles during the award ceremony for the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Hanyu 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan acknowledges the crowed after his performance in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu finished fourth, qualifying for the six-man ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, in December.

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Taiwan's pro-China KMT loses mayoral elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan - - Independent candidate Ko Wen-je speaks at a news conference at his campaign headquarters in Taipei on Nov. 29, 2014, after his victory in the capital's mayoral election. Ko beat Sean Lien, a candidate of the ruling Nationalist Party (KMT).

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Resetting Taiwan's political culture: Ko Wen-je

TAIPEI, Taiwan - - Independent candidate Ko Wen-je speaks at a news conference at his campaign headquarters in Taipei on Nov. 29, 2014, after his victory in the capital's mayoral election. Ko beat Sean Lien, a candidate of the ruling Nationalist Party (KMT).

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan performs in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Murakami wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan poses as he finishes his performance in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. The 23-year-old Murakami grabbed his first ISU Grand Prix series title.

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Japan's Hanyu spins at NHK free skate program

OSAKA, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan spins in the men's free skate program of the NHK Trophy figure skating event at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. He finished fourth to clinch a spot in the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona.

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Gracie Gold wins women's NHK Trophy figure skating event

OSAKA, Japan - Gracie Gold of the United States performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Gold won the gold to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona in December.

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Taiwan's pro-China KMT loses mayoral elections

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Independent candidate Ko Wen-je (C) celebrates at his campaign headquarters in Taipei on Nov. 29, 2014, after his victory in the capital's mayoral election. Ko beat Sean Lien, a candidate of the ruling Nationalist Party (KMT).

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Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Satoko Miyahara of Japan performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Miyahara made a podium finish in third.

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Murakami wins gold in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Daisuke Murakami of Japan finishes his performance in the men's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Murakami won the gold and his first career Grand Prix series title.

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Gracie Gold of U.S. wins NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - (From L) Silver medalist Alena Leonova of Russia, gold medalist Gracie Gold of the United States and bronze medalist Satoko Miyahara of Japan pose for photos during the award ceremony for the women's skating event of the NHK Trophy figure skating at Namihaya Dome in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014.

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Hanyu 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - World and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs in the men's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. Hanyu finished fourth to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final in Barcelona in December.

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Murakami 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. She finished in fourth place.

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Kobe aquarium holds mapping event from December

KOBE, Japan - Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe, western Japan, unveils to media its "Suma Aqua Illuminage" event projecting computer graphics images on the surface of an outdoor pool on Nov. 29, 2014. The event publicly opens from Dec. 1 to March 1, 2015.

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Gamba Osaka's Usami plays vs Vissel Kobe

OSAKA, Japan - Takashi Usami of Gamba Osaka (C) dribbles in the second half of a J-League match against Vissel Kobe in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2014. Gamba won 3-1.

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Murakami 4th in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Kanako Murakami of Japan performs in the women's free skate at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka. She finished in fourth place.

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Christmas tree lighting in Hakodate

HAKODATE, Japan - "Hakodate Christmas Fantasy," a Christmas illumination event, starts in Hakodate in the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 29, 2014, with a 20-meter tree being lit in front of red brick buildings, a popular tourism spot in the port city. The fir tree was a gift from its sister city Halifax, Canada.

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German student wins love letter contest in Japan

KYOTO, Japan - Quitz Anna Milena, a German university student, speaks after winning the first prize at the fifth love letter contest award ceremony in Kyoto on Nov. 29, 2014. She had studied in Japan for two years until September 2014.

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BoSox's Uehara teaches grade school players in Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Pitcher Koji Uehara (C) of the Boston Red Sox gives a tip to an elementary school children during a baseball class held in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on Nov. 29, 2014. The city is in the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku ravaged by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Miyahara 3rd in NHK Trophy figure skating

OSAKA, Japan - Satoko Miyahara of Japan holds the bronze medal she won in the women's singles at the NHK Trophy figure skating event on Nov. 29, 2014, at Osaka Namihaya Dome in Osaka.

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Christmas tree in Hokkaido's Hakodate

HAKODATE, Japan - Around 100,000 electric bulbs on a 20-meter-tall Christmas tree are lit up in front of red brick warehouses along the waterfront in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 29, 2014. The fir tree was presented by Halifax, Hakodate's sister city of Canada. Photo was taken using a crossfilter.

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Kofu's Abe, FC Tokyo's Yoshimoto jump for header

KOFU, Japan - Takuma Abe (L) of Ventforet Kofu and Kazunori Yoshimoto of FC Tokyo jump for a header in the first half of a J-League game at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Nov. 29, 2014. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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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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BoSox's Uehara, Yomiuri's Takahashi hold class in Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Pitcher Koji Uehara (R) of the Boston Red Sox and Yomiuri Giants outfielder Yoshinobu Takahashi hold a baseball class for children on Nov. 29, 2014, in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. The city is in the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku ravaged by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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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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Police, pro-democracy protesters clash in HK

HONG KONG, China - Special police units charge into a crowd of pro-democracy protesters in the Mongkok commercial district of Hong Kong in the early hours of Nov. 29, 2014.

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HK pro-democracy protesters clash with police

HONG KONG, China - Police and pro-democracy demonstrators clash in the Mongkok commercial district of Hong Kong in the early hours of Nov. 29, 2014, as protesters attempt to reoccupy a main street in the area.

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Winter illuminations start at Hakodate's Goryokaku Fort

HAKODATE, Japan - The 1.8-kilometer star-shaped moat around Goryokaku Fort in Hakodate, Hokkaido Prefecture, is lit up on Nov. 29, 2014, the first day of winter illuminations of the fortress.