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Court upholds rejection of call to halt Miyagi Pref. nuclear reactor

File photo taken Oct. 24, 2024, shows the No. 2 nuclear reactor (front) at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture. The Sendai High Court on Nov. 27 upheld a lower court ruling rejecting local residents' call to halt the plant's No. 2 unit, which restarted in October as the first reactor to operate in northeastern Japan since the region was hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Court upholds rejection of call to halt Miyagi Pref. nuclear reactor

File photo taken Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture. The Sendai High Court on Nov. 27 upheld a lower court ruling rejecting local residents' call to halt the plant's No. 2 unit, which restarted in October as the first reactor to operate in northeastern Japan since the region was hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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[Breaking News]1st reactor restart in Japan's 2011 disaster-hit area

SENDAI, Japan, Oct. 29 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News plane on Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture. The plant's No. 2 reactor is expected to restart on Oct. 29, marking the first resumption of a nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster hit the region. (Kyodo)

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1st reactor restart in Japan's 2011 disaster-hit area

Photo taken on Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The plant's No. 2 reactor is expected to restart on Oct. 29, marking the first resumption of a nuclear reactor in the region since it was hit by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster.

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CORRECTED: 1st reactor restart in Japan's 2011 disaster-hit area

Photo taken on Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture. The plant's No. 2 reactor is expected to restart on Oct. 29, marking the first resumption of a nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster hit the region.

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CORRECTED: 1st reactor restart in Japan's 2011 disaster-hit area

Photo taken from a Kyodo News plane on Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture. The plant's No. 2 reactor is expected to restart on Oct. 29, marking the first resumption of a nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster hit the region.

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CORRECTED: 1st reactor restart in Japan's 2011 disaster-hit area

Photo taken from a Kyodo News plane on Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture. The plant's No. 2 reactor is expected to restart on Oct. 29, marking the first resumption of a nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster hit the region.

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CORRECTED: 1st reactor restart in Japan's 2011 disaster-hit area

Photo taken from a Kyodo News plane on Oct. 24, 2024, shows the Onagawa nuclear power plant in Miyagi Prefecture. The plant's No. 2 reactor is expected to restart on Oct. 29, marking the first resumption of a nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster hit the region.

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Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Handout Photo - Jonathan Rogers, chief of the Robotic Systems Technology Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and former Robonaut project manager, answers questions about Robonaut 2 from museum guests at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Chantilly, Va. Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, is displayed publicly for the first time near the space shuttle Discovery. Robonaut 2, often called “R2”, was originally sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA in 2011. Developed in a unique partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, General Motors, and Oceaneering, R2 represents cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot is designed to assist astronauts with tasks that require both dexterity and precision, improving efficiency and safety for crew members aboard the ISS. The humanoid robot showcases numerous component technologies, including advanced vision systems, sophisticated image r

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Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Handout Photo - Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Chantilly, Va. Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, is displayed publicly for the first time near the space shuttle Discovery. Robonaut 2, often called “R2”, was originally sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA in 2011. Developed in a unique partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, General Motors, and Oceaneering, R2 represents cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot is designed to assist astronauts with tasks that require both dexterity and precision, improving efficiency and safety for crew members aboard the ISS. The humanoid robot showcases numerous component technologies, including advanced vision systems, sophisticated image recognition capabilities, integrated sensors, and tendon hands with dexterous, lifelike motion. R2’s intricate control algorithms enable it to handle tools, operate in

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Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Handout Photo - Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Chantilly, Va. Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, is displayed publicly for the first time near the space shuttle Discovery. Robonaut 2, often called “R2”, was originally sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA in 2011. Developed in a unique partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, General Motors, and Oceaneering, R2 represents cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot is designed to assist astronauts with tasks that require both dexterity and precision, improving efficiency and safety for crew members aboard the ISS. The humanoid robot showcases numerous component technologies, including advanced vision systems, sophisticated image recognition capabilities, integrated sensors, and tendon hands with dexterous, lifelike motion. R2’s intricate control algorithms enable it to handle tools, operate in

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Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Handout Photo - Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Chantilly, Va. Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, is displayed publicly for the first time near the space shuttle Discovery. Robonaut 2, often called “R2”, was originally sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA in 2011. Developed in a unique partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, General Motors, and Oceaneering, R2 represents cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot is designed to assist astronauts with tasks that require both dexterity and precision, improving efficiency and safety for crew members aboard the ISS. The humanoid robot showcases numerous component technologies, including advanced vision systems, sophisticated image recognition capabilities, integrated sensors, and tendon hands with dexterous, lifelike motion. R2’s intricate control algorithms enable it to handle tools, operate in

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Robonaut 2 on display at NASM - USA

Handout Photo - Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Chantilly, Va. Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot to fly to space, is displayed publicly for the first time near the space shuttle Discovery. Robonaut 2, often called “R2”, was originally sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA in 2011. Developed in a unique partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, General Motors, and Oceaneering, R2 represents cutting-edge advancements in humanoid robotics. The robot is designed to assist astronauts with tasks that require both dexterity and precision, improving efficiency and safety for crew members aboard the ISS. The humanoid robot showcases numerous component technologies, including advanced vision systems, sophisticated image recognition capabilities, integrated sensors, and tendon hands with dexterous, lifelike motion. R2’s intricate control algorithms enable it to handle tools, operate in

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Miyagi residents protest against radioactive waste facility

KAMI, Japan - Residents of Kami town in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, stage on Oct. 24, 2014, a sit-in protest against the Environment Ministry's survey to narrow down the candidate sites for a radioactive waste disposal facility for waste resulting from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.

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Miyagi town opposes plan to build radioactive waste disposal site

KAMI, Japan - Hirobumi Inomata (2nd from L), mayor of Kami town in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, petitions an environment ministry official (2nd from R) on Oct. 24, 2014, in the town to stop its planned survey of the proposed site for a radioactive waste disposal facility for waste resulting from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.

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Ruling on Korean A-bombing sufferers

OSAKA, Japan - Lawyers and supporters for South Korean atomic bomb sufferers who have been receiving treatment in South Korea enter the Osaka District Court in western Japan on Oct. 24, 2013. The court the same day revoked the 2011 Osaka prefectural government's decision not to cover the medical costs of the sufferers.

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Abandoned animals in Fukushima

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter over the town of Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 24, 2012, shows farmland covered in yellow due to growth of wild Canada Goldenrod flowers. The crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is seen near the upper-right corner. Town residents remain evacuated following the nuclear disaster triggered by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The town's mayor declared in September 2012 that residents would not return for the next five years.

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Salmon in Fukushima river

IWAKI, Japan - A salmon jumps in a river in a former no-entry zone in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 24, 2012, as the fish was heading upstream for breeding. Salmon released as fry before the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant accident have begun to return from the sea to rivers.

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Salmon in Fukushima river

IWAKI, Japan - A salmon jumps in a river in a former no-entry zone in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 24, 2012, as the fish was heading upstream for breeding. Salmon released as fry before the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant accident have begun to return from the sea to rivers.

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Ruined buildings in Sirte, Libya

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows ruined buildings and a flooded street after an intense battle between pro and antigovernment forces in Sirte, Muammar Gaddafi's hometown and last stronghold, on Oct. 24, 2011.

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Rescue efforts in quake-hit eastern Turkey

TOKYO, Japan - People try to rescue survivors of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake from a flattened apartment building in Ercis, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, a day after the disaster devastated the area.

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Ukraina Hotel in Moscow

MOSCOW, Russia - Photo shows the Ukraina Hotel in Moscow lit up at 8:00 a.m., before sunrise at 8:24 a.m., on Oct. 27, 2011. The Russian government abolished winter time and the usual time shift on the last Sunday of October will not be conducted.

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Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese novelist Morio Kita speaks during an interview in Tokyo in March 1968. Kita, known for works including ''The House of Nire'' and his ''Dr. Mambo'' series of humorous essays, died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011, at the age of 84.

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Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese novelist Morio Kita speaks during an interview in Tokyo in 1985. Kita, known for works including ''The House of Nire'' and his ''Dr. Mambo'' series of humorous essays, died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011, at the age of 84.

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AKB48 Cafe in Akihabara

TOKYO, Japan - Customers wait outside the AKB48 Cafe & Shop Akihabara, in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2011. The outlet, showcasing merchandise featuring the heavily promoted all-girl pop group, opened in September with a cafe, shop and theater.

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AKB48 Cafe in Akihabara

TOKYO, Japan - Staff members pose for photos at AKB48 Cafe & Shop Akihabara in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2011. The outlet, showcasing merchandise featuring the heavily promoted all-girl pop group, opened in September with a cafe, shop, theater and private room. The workers are not AKB48 members or trainees.

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Writer Kita dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows novelist Morio Kita speaking during an interview at his home in Tokyo in July 2010. The writer known for his literary works, such as ''The House of Nire'' and a series of humorous essays ''Dr. Mambo,'' died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011. He was 84.

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Turkey quake aftermath

VAN, Turkey - An around-the-clock search and rescue operation is under way at a building collapse site in Van, eastern Turkey, in the evening of Oct. 24, 2011, after a massive earthquake.

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Turkey quake aftermath

VAN, Turkey - Members of a family spend the night in Van, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, after a massive earthquake.

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Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre hits a solo homer in the sixth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Cardinals' Pujols in Game 5 of World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols batting in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011, as pitcher Alexi Ogando intentionally walked him. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Rangers 1 win away from capturing Series title

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson starts in Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Funeral of Bhutto's mother

NAUDERO, Pakistan - People offer prayers before the body of Nusrat Bhutto, wife of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and mother of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, at her funeral in Naudero, southern Pakistan, on Oct. 24, 2011. Nusrat Bhutto died on Oct. 23 at the age of 82 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after a long struggle with illness.

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U.S., N. Korea start nuclear talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland - U.S. delegation head Stephen Bosworth speaks to reporters after the end of the first day of two-day negotiations with North Korea on Pyongyang's nuclear program in Geneva on Oct. 24, 2011. It is the first meeting on the issue in three months.

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Flooding in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - A dock is drenched on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Oct. 24, 2011, amid widespread monsoon flooding in Thailand.

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Flooding in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai soldiers watch the water level of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Oct. 24, 2011, amid widespread monsoon flooding in Thailand.

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Bangkok hospital where king is staying

BANGKOK, Thailand - Citizens pile up sandbags around the grounds of Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where King Bhumibol Adulyadej is a patient, on Oct. 24, 2011, after floodwaters entered the premises.

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U.S., N. Korea start nuclear talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland - Clifford Hart, U.S. special envoy for six-party talks, speaks to reporters in Geneva on Oct. 24, 2011, commenting on U.S.-North Korean negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program that resumed that day after a three-month hiatus.

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Quake in Turkey

ERCIS, Turkey - Rescue workers look for survivors at the site of a collapsed apartment building in Ercis, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, a day after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted the area.

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Bangkok hospital where king is staying

BANGKOK, Thailand - Citizens pile up sandbags around the grounds of Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where King Bhumibol Adulyadej is a patient, on Oct. 24, 2011, after floodwaters entered the premises.

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Taxi falls onto railway track in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A taxi lies on a railway track of East Japan Railway Co. after falling from a road and being clipped by an oncoming train in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward in the evening of Oct. 24, 2011. The taxi driver died early the following morning.

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Quake in Turkey

ERCIS, Turkey - People receive distributed food near the site of a collapsed apartment building in Ercis, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, a day after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted the area.

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Quake in Turkey

ERCIS, Turkey - Rescue workers remove debris at the site of a collapsed apartment building in Ercis, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, a day after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted the area.

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Quake in Turkey

ERCIS, Turkey - Rescue workers look for survivors at the site of a collapsed apartment building in Ercis, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, a day after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted the area.

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U.S. diplomat Bosworth in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland - Stephen Bosworth (C), U.S. special envoy on North Korea, emerges on Oct. 24, 2011 from a hotel in Geneva where he is staying. Bosworth began two days of talks the same day in Geneva with North Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan on the Pyongyang nuclear issue.

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German President Wulff

TOKYO, Japan - German President Christian Wulff attends a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2011.

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Quake in Turkey

ERCIS, Turkey - Rescue workers remove debris at the site of a collapsed apartment building in Ercis, eastern Turkey, on Oct. 24, 2011, a day after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake jolted the area.

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TEPCO accident operation manuals with, without blackouts

TOKYO, Japan - Combination photo shows copies of a page which is mostly blacked out (L) and the same page without being blacked out (R) from Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s accident operation manuals for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was crippled by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami. The governmental Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency publicized on Oct. 24, 2011, part of the manuals with few blacked-out parts, which TEPCO submitted at the agency's request, which was made after the utility submitted mostly blacked-out versions to parliament in September 2011 and drew public criticism.

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Farm cooperative body against Japan joining Pacific trade talks

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Banzai, head of the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2011. He said the national farm cooperative federation will submit a petition to parliament against Japan joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations.

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Yaegashi wins WBA minimumweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Yaegashi of Japan reacts after winning the WBA minimumweight world title off Pornsawan Porpramuk of Thailand by technical knockout in the 10th round at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on Oct. 24, 2011.