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Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi to quit

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) shaking hands with U.S. President Barack Obama, greeting him at the venue of the Group of Eight major nations' summit in L'Aquila, Italy, in July 2009. Berlusconi said on Nov. 8, 2011, he would resign after parliament approves economic reforms.

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Icebreaker Shirase returns home from Antarctic mission

TOKYO, Japan - The new icebreaker Shirase moves across Tokyo Bay for Harumi pier at Tokyo Port on April 8, 2010, from its Antarctic expedition. Japan's fourth icebreaker for Antarctic expeditions left Harumi pier on Nov. 10, 2009, for its first voyage. The Rainbow Bridge is seen in the background.

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Icebreaker Shirase returns home from Antarctic mission

TOKYO, Japan - The new icebreaker Shirase returns to Harumi pier at Tokyo Port on April 8, 2010, from its Antarctic expedition. Japan's fourth icebreaker for Antarctic expeditions left Harumi pier on Nov. 10, 2009, for its first voyage.

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Woods finishes 6th at HSBC Champions golf tournament

SHANGHAI, China - Tiger Woods of the United States tips his cap during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 8, 2009. Woods finished 6th.

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Yuzaki wins Hiroshima gubernatorial election

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hidehiko Yuzaki (2nd from L), a 44-year-old former trade ministry bureaucrat, celebrates with his family and supporters on Nov. 8, 2009, after the media project his victory in the gubernatorial election in Hiroshima Prefecture. Yuzaki won a landslide victory in the election to replace outgoing Gov. Yuzan Fujita.

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Mickelson wins HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Phil Mickelson of the United States takes a shot toward the first green during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 8, 2009. Mickelson won the tournament.

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Mickelson wins HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Phil Mickelson of the United States poses with the winner's trophy after his victory at the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 8, 2009.

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Indonesian amateur band wins Tokyo Band Summit

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Indonesian amateur band ''W.A.R'' perform during the final of the Tokyo Band Summit at Pacifico Yokohama in the city of Yokohama on Nov. 8, 2009. The Indonesian band won the contest featuring 13 amateur bands from 11 Asian countries and areas, becoming the top amateur band in Asia.

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Ishikawa finishes 17th at HSBC Champions golf tournament

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 13th hole during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 8, 2009. Ichikawa finished 17th.

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Locals protest against Futemma transfer within Okinawa

GINOWAN, Japan - Around 21,000 people gather to protest against the planned relocation of a U.S. military airfield within Okinawa Prefecture in Ginowan in the prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009, ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Japan.

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Song wins Mizuno Classic by 3 strokes, Ochoa ties for 2nd

SHIMA, Japan - Song Bo Bae of South Korea reacts after winning the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. The Japan-based South Korean won her third career Japan LPGA title and second of the season following the Japan Women's Open in October.

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Davis, White win ice dance at NHK Trophy

NAGANO, Japan - Meryl Davis (L) and Charlie White of the United States perform during the ice dance free competition at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating NHK Trophy at Nagano Big Hat in the city of Nagano on Nov. 8, 2009. The U.S. pair won the gold.

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Muto wins The Championship by Lexus for 3rd career title

BANDO, Japan - Toshinori Muto poses with the winner's trophy after his victory at The Championship by Lexus golf tournament at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. Muto won his third career title.

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Song wins Mizuno Classic by 3 strokes, Ochoa ties for 2nd

SHIMA, Japan - Song Bo Bae of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. The Japan-based South Korean won her third career Japan LPGA title and second of the season following the Japan Women's Open in October.

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Muto wins The Championship by Lexus for 3rd career title

BANDO, Japan - Toshinori Muto reacts after winning The Championship by Lexus golf tournament at Otone Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009. Muto won his third career title.

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Water-discharge drill at Shirakawa-go World Heritage site

SHIRAKAWA, Japan - Columns of water are discharged by firefighters over traditional thatched houses at the World Cultural Heritage site of Shirakawa-go in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu during an annual drill on Nov. 8, 2009. Shirakawa-go is known for its houses constructed in the ''gassho-zukuri'' architectural style.