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Uchida opens Schalke account in defeat to Hoffenheim

SINSHEIM, Germany - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (front) passes the ball during a Bundesliga match against Hoffenheim in Sinsheim, Germany, on Nov. 3, 2012. Uchida scored his first goal for the team since his move in 2010 from Kashima Antlers, but Schalke lost 3-2.

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Uchida opens Schalke account in defeat to Hoffenheim

SINSHEIM, Germany - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (L) and Hoffenheim's Takashi Usami tussle during a Bundesliga match in Sinsheim, Germany, on Nov. 3, 2012. Uchida scored his first goal for the team since his move in 2010 from Kashima Antlers, but Schalke lost 3-2.

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Uchida opens Schalke account in defeat to Hoffenheim

SINSHEIM, Germany - Schalke's Atsuto Uchida (L) scores during the second half of a Bundesliga match against Hoffenheim in Sinsheim, Germany, on Nov. 3, 2012, his first goal for the team since his move in 2010 from Kashima Antlers. Schalke lost 3-2.

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Japanese ambassador to Russia

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2010, at Narita international airport in Chiba Prefecture shows Japanese Ambassador to Russia Masaharu Kono. The Japanese government is considering replacing Kono over his information gathering on Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's November visit to a disputed island, sources said Dec. 23, 2010.

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Fate of Angel's Matsui uncertain

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels General Manager Tony Reagins speaks to reporters in Anaheim on Nov. 3, 2010. Reagins said the club has no immediate plan to present any conditions for the following year's contract to outfielder Hideki Matsui.

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Giants' victory parade in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants fans cheer during a victory parade in San Francisco on Nov. 3, 2010, to celebrate the club's winning the World Series for the first time since 1954.

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Giants' victory parade in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants ace pitcher Tim Lincecum acknowledges the crowd during a victory parade in San Francisco on Nov. 3, 2010, to celebrate the club's winning the World Series for the first time since 1954.

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Giants' victory parade in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - San Francisco Giants fans cheer during a victory parade in San Francisco on Nov. 3, 2010, to celebrate the club's winning the World Series for the first time since 1954.

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Waseda University pitchers

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Waseda University pitchers Yuki Saito, Yuya Fukui and Tatsuya Oishi pose for photos with trophies on Nov. 3, 2010, at the Jingu Baseball Stadium in Tokyo, after defeating Keio University in a Tokyo Big6 Baseball League game to win the league title. The three have been selected by three professional baseball teams in the first round of the amateur draft.

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Japan Series Game 4

CHIBA, Japan - The Lotte Marines' Tadahito Iguchi celebrates while rounding bases after blasting a two-run homer against the Lotte Marines in the third inning of Game 4 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Japan Series Game 4

CHIBA, Japan - Lotte Marines pitcher Shingo Ono falls after throwing to first near home plate during the fifth inning of Game 4 of the Japan Series against the Chunichi Dragons at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda (18) scores the team's fifth goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Japan Series Game 4

CHIBA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons third baseman Masahiko Morino slides safely into third during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the Japan Series against the Lotte Marines at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Waseda University pitcher Oishi

TOKYO, Japan - Waseda University right-hander Tatsuya Oishi throws against Keio University in a Tokyo Big6 Baseball League game at the Jingu Baseball Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Waseda won the title. The Seibu Lions have won the rights to negotiate a contract with Oishi in the first round of bids in the Japanese baseball draft.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata coach Masaaki Yanagishita is tossed in the air by his players after winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Iwata beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Minoru Suganuma (C) is congratulated by his teammates Masahiro Koga (R) and Ryoichi Maeda (L) after scoring a goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Minoru Suganuma (L, 15) scores a goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Buddhist statue modeled after Hakuho

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Mongolian grand sumo champion Hakuho poses in front of a Buddhist statue of heavenly king ''Komokuten'' at Rengein Tanjoji, a temple in the city of Tamana in Kumamoto prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Sanfrecce Hiroshima players appear dispirited after being beaten by Jubilo Iwata 5-3 in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Japan Series Game 4

CHIBA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons veteran lefty Masahiro Yamamoto starts against the Lotte Marines in Game 4 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. The 45-year-old Yamamoto allowed three runs in three innings.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Jubilo Iwata celebrate their winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3 at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda (R, 18) scores a game-tying goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 89th minute of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title of the Japanese professional J-League.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Jubilo Iwata celebrate their winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3 at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Yanai speaks about Uniqlo strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Tadashi Yanai, president of Fast Retailing Co., speaks at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 3, 2010. Yanai said there will be more Uniqlo stores across Southeast Asia over the next one or two years.

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Fashion designer Miyake receives Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Fashion designer Issey Miyake (R front), receives the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) also attended the award ceremony held on Culture Day, a national holiday. (Pool photo)

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Japan warns Medvedev over island visit

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks to reporters after meeting with Ambassador to Russia Masaharu Kono at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Maehara warned Russian President Dmitry Medvedev not to make additional visits to the disputed islands off Hokkaido.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda holds up a trophy after winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Jubilo Iwata celebrate their winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, after beating Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3 at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Nuclear physicist Arima receives Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Nuclear physicist Akito Arima (R) receives the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) also attended the award ceremony held on Culture Day, a national holiday. (Pool photo)

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Stage director Ninagawa receives Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Stage director Yukio Ninagawa (R front) receives the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) also attended the award ceremony held on Culture Day, a national holiday. (Pool photo)

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Architect Ando receives Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Architect Tadao Ando (R front) receives the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) also attended the award ceremony held on Culture Day, a national holiday. (Pool photo)

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Nobel laureate Negishi receives Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Eiichi Negishi (R front), a 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry winner and professor at Purdue University in the United States, receives the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) also attended the award ceremony held on Culture Day, a national holiday. (Pool photo)

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Keisuke Funatani (L) scores the opener against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 36th minute of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Nara's Toshodaiji temple opens Golden Hall

NARA, Japan - Visitors look up at Buddhist statues in the Kondo (Golden Hall) of the temple Toshodaiji in Nara on Nov. 3, 2010, during the first public showing since the hall was presumably built in the eighth century.

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Nobel laureate Suzuki receives Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Hokkaido University professor emeritus Akira Suzuki (R front), a 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry winner, receives the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito (L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) also attended the award ceremony held on Culture Day, a national holiday. (Pool photo)

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Balloon festival in Saga

SAGA, Japan - Hot air balloons featuring characters are set to launch near the Kase River during an international festival in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Nara's Toshodaiji temple opens Golden Hall

NARA, Japan - Visitors look up at Buddhist statues in the Kondo (Golden Hall) of the temple Toshodaiji in Nara on Nov. 3, 2010, during the first public showing since the hall was presumably built in the eighth century.

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Nara's Toshodaiji temple opens Golden Hall

NARA, Japan - Photo shows the Rushanabutsu zazo in the Kondo (Golden Hall) of the Buddhist temple Toshodaiji in Nara on Nov. 3, 2010. The statue was shown to public for the first time since the hall was presumably built in the eighth century.

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S. Korea to host G-20 summit

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak speaks at a press conference at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 3, 2010, ahead of a Group of 20 summit that South Korea hosts in Seoul. Lee said he and other G-20 leaders will try to reach a set of concrete guidelines to halt currency disputes.

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Envoy to Russia returns to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Japanese Ambassador to Russia Masaharu Kono speaks to reporters upon his arrival at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 3, 2010. Kono came back to Japan in the wake of a bilateral rift following a visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to one of the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan.

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Nobel laureate Suzuki awarded Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Hokkaido University professor emeritus Akira Suzuki, a 2010 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, speaks at a press conference at the Imperial Household Agency in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010, a national holiday, Culture Day. He received the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito.

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S. Korea to host G-20 summit

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Lee Myung Bak speaks at a press conference at the Blue House presidential office in Seoul on Nov. 3, 2010, ahead of a Group of 20 summit that South Korea hosts in Seoul. Lee said he and other G-20 leaders will try to reach a set of concrete guidelines to halt currency disputes.

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Nobel laureate Negishi awarded Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Eiichi Negishi, a 2010 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry and professor at Purdue University in the United States, speaks at a press conference at the Imperial Household Agency in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010. He received the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito.

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Balloon festival in Saga

SAGA, Japan - Hot air balloons head skyward from near the Kase River during an international festival in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Nobel laureates Suzuki, Negishi awarded Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Suzuki (L) and Eiichi Negishi, who shared the 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry with American scientist Richard Heck, smile during a photo session at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010, a national holiday, Culture Day. They received the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito.

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Envoy to Russia returns to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Japanese Ambassador to Russia Masaharu Kono arrives at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 3, 2010. Kono came back to Japan in the wake of a bilateral rift following a visit by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to one of the Russian-held islands claimed by Japan.

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Nobel laureates Suzuki, Negishi awarded Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Suzuki (L) and Eiichi Negishi (C), who shared the 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry with American scientist Richard Heck, head to a photo session with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010, a national holiday, Culture Day. The two Japanese scientists received the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito.

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Recipients of Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - Recipients of the Order of Culture (from L) architect Tadao Ando, stage director Yukio Ninagawa, medieval historian Haruko Wakita, Nobel laureate chemist Akira Suzuki, nuclear physicist Akito Arima, Nobel laureate chemist Eiichi Negishi and fashion designer Issey Miyake pose for a photo session at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2010, a national holiday, Culture Day. They received the Order of Culture from Emperor Akihito.

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Balloon festival in Saga

SAGA, Japan - Hot air balloons head skyward from near the Kase River during an international festival in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Balloon festival in Saga

SAGA, Japan - Hot air balloons head skyward from near the Kase River during an international festival in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 3, 2010.