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Hiroshi Neko competes in Asian Games marathon

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese-born comedian Hiroshi Neko, who became a naturalized Cambodian citizen in 2011, enters the stadium in the men's marathon at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 3, 2014. Neko, 37, whose real name is Kuniaki Takizaki, finished 14th, last among the runners who crossed the finish line, in 2 hours, 34 minutes, 16 seconds.

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Joint fair held to aid post-quake reconstruction

TOKYO, Japan - A woman buys a bagful of specialties from the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku at a fair held jointly in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2014, by the Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA-Zenchu) and the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) to support the region's recovery from damage caused by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Hiroshi Neko competes in Asian Games marathon

INCHEON, South Korea - Japanese-born comedian Hiroshi Neko, who became a naturalized Cambodian citizen in 2011, crosses the finish line in the men's marathon at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 3, 2014. Neko, 37, whose real name is Kuniaki Takizaki, finished 14th, last among the runners who completed the full distance, in 2 hours, 34 minutes, 16 seconds.

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Cardinals even World Series 3-3

ST. LOUIS, United States - Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2011. Cardinals won 10-9 in 11 innings, tying the World Series 3-3.

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Cardinals even World Series 3-3

ST. LOUIS, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis starts in Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2011. The Cardinals won 10-9 in 11 innings, tying the World Series 3-3.

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Cardinals even World Series 3-3

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia starts in Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2011. The Cardinals won 10-9 in 11 innings, tying the World Series 3-3.

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Cardinals even World Series 3-3

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 27, 2011. The Cardinals won 10-9 in 11 innings, tying the World Series 3-3.

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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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Cardinals' Pujols

ARLINGTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2011. It was his third home run of the game, won by the Cardinals 16-7.

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Cardinals' Pujols

ARLINGTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2011. It was his third home run of the game, won by the Cardinals 16-7.

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Nagoya striker Kennedy

SAITAMA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy scores the winner on a penalty in the second half of a J-League game against Omiya Ardija at Nack5 Stadium in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 22, 2011. Nagoya won 3-2.

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Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig hits a tiebreaking single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 19, 2011. The Cardinals won 3-2.

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Japan team wins solar car race in Australia

ADELAIDE, Australia - A solar car of Japan's Tokai University finishes first in Adelaide, Australia, on Oct. 20, 2011, winning a five-day, 3,000-kilometer solar car race across the continent. In the World Solar Challenge race, 37 teams from 20 countries and territories took part.

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Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz fails to catch a line drive off the bat of St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 19, 2011. The Cardinals won 3-2.

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Cardinals win Game 1 of World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig lets out a roar on first base after hitting a tiebreaking single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 19, 2011. The Cardinals won 3-2.

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Panasonic to scale down TV business

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in December 2009 shows Panasonic Corp.'s No. 3 plant in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. The production of plasma television display panels at the factory will be ceased by the end of March 2012 as company sources said on Oct. 20, 2011, that the electronics appliance maker has decided to sharply scale down its money-losing television-making business, reducing production of plasma display panels and cutting over 1,000 jobs.

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Dragons win CL title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Players toss manager Hiromitsu Ochiai into the air after a 10-inning, 3-3 tie with the Yokohama BayStars at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama on Oct. 18, 2011, as the Dragons took their second consecutive Central League baseball title.

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Lanterns lit up in Tokyo to encourage disaster-hit areas

TOKYO, Japan - A total of 3,000 lanterns made of Japanese ''washi'' paper illuminate Tokyo's Roppongi district on Oct. 15, 2011, in support of reconstruction of the areas devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Written on the lanterns were encouraging messages from across Japan and some 70 countries.

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Lanterns lit up in Tokyo to encourage disaster-hit areas

TOKYO, Japan - A total of 3,000 lanterns made of Japanese ''washi'' paper illuminate Tokyo's Roppongi district on Oct. 15, 2011, in support of reconstruction of the areas devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Written on the lanterns were encouraging messages from across Japan and some 70 countries.

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Taiwan presidential candidate

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou speaks during a press conference in Taipei on Oct. 3, 2011, ahead of a presidential election in January.

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Rangers 1 win away from World Series return

DETROIT, United States - Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz (R) celebrates with Mike Napoli (L) and Adrian Beltre (C) after hitting a three-run homer in the 11th inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 12, 2011. Texas leads the Detroit Tigers in the best-of-seven series 3-1 after a 7-3 victory.

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Brewers' Saito vs Cards in NLCS

ST. LOUIS, United States - Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Oct. 12, 2011. Saito, who replaced LaTroy Hawkins in the seventh inning, hurled a scoreless inning in a 4-3 loss to St. Louis. The Cardinals took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Rangers 1 win away from World Series return

DETROIT, United States - Japanese pitchers Koji Uehara (R) and Yoshinori Tateyama of the Texas Rangers appear joyous after the Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 12, 2011. Texas leads Detroit in the best-of-seven series 3-1 after a 7-3 victory.

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Rangers' Tateyama vs Tigers in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Yoshinori Tateyama of the Texas Rangers, who replaced Darren Oliver during the eighth inning, pitches against the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 11, 2011. Tateyama threw two-thirds of a scoreless inning. Texas led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after losing 5-2 to Detroit.

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Rangers' Uehara in loss vs Tigers in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Koji Uehara of the Texas Rangers, who replaced Colby Lewis during the sixth inning, pitches against the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 11, 2011. He was charged with 1 run in two thirds of an inning. Texas led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after losing 5-2 to Detroit.

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Cards' big win ties NLCS

MILWAUKEE, United States - Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals rips a two-run homer in the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 10, 2011. Pujols went 4-for-5 with 5 RBIs in a 12-3 victory for St. Louis. The best-of-seven league championship series is tied at one game apiece.

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7th month anniv. of Japan tsunami

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - People view a coastal area of Ishinomaki, flattened by the March 11 tsunami, from a hill in the Miyagi Prefecture city on Oct. 11, 2011, the seventh month anniversary of the disaster. According to the National Police Agency, the disaster has claimed the lives of at least 15,822 people, with 3,923 still missing as of the same day.

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Cruz's walk-off grand slam lifts Rangers over Tigers

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz hits the first walk-off grand slam in postseason history in the 11th inning in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 10, 2011. Cruz went deep twice in a 7-3 victory and Texas took a 2-0 lead over Detroit in the best-of-seven league championship series.

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Cruz's walk-off grand slam lifts Rangers over Tigers

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz (17) celebrates with his teammates after blasting the first walk-off grand slam in postseason history in the 11th inning in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 10, 2011. Cruz went deep twice in a 7-3 victory and Texas took a 2-0 lead over Detroit in the best-of-seven league championship series.

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Murray beats Nadal to win Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Andy Murray of Britain holds the winner's trophy after beating Rafael Nadal of Spain 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the final of Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2011. Murray won his first Japan Open title.

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Murray beats Nadal to win Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after beating Rafael Nadal of Spain 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the final of the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2011. Murray won his first Japan Open title.

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Murray beats Nadal to win Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Andy Murray of Britain returns the ball during the final of Japan Open tennis tournament against Rafael Nadal of Spain at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 9, 2011. Murray defeated Nadal 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 to win his first Japan Open title.

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Murray advances to final at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Andy Murray of Britain plays a shot against David Ferrer of Spain in a singles semifinal match of the Japan Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2011. Murray advanced to the final by beating Ferrer 6-2, 6-3.

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Ferrer advances to semifinals at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - David Ferrer of Spain returns a shot against Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in a singles quarterfinal match of the Japan Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2011. Third-seeded Ferrer advanced to the semifinals by defeating Stepanek 6-2, 7-6(3).

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Nadal advances to semifinals at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball against Colombia's Santiago Giraldo in a singles quarterfinal match of the Japan Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2011. Nadal advanced to the semifinals by beating Giraldo 7-6(6), 6-3.

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Tigers advance to ALDS championship series

NEW YORK, United States - Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (R) pours champagne on infielder Miguel Cabrera (L) to celebrate their team's victory in Game 5 of the American League playoff series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 6, 2011. The Tigers won 3-2 to head to the American League championship series for the first time since 2006 to face the Texas Rangers.

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Tigers advance to ALDS championship series

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Ivan Nova pitches during Game 5 of the American League division series against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 6, 2011. The Tigers won 3-2 to head to the American League championship series for the first time since 2006 to face the Texas Rangers.

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Tigers advance to ALDS championship series

NEW YORK, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Doug Fister pitches during Game 5 of the American League division series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 6, 2011. The Tigers won 3-2 to head to the American League championship series for the first time since 2006 to face the Texas Rangers.

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Nadal cruises into q'finals at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a shot in a Japan Open second-round match against Milos Raonic of Canada at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2011. Top seed Nadal won 7-5, 6-3 and advanced to the quarterfinals.

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Nadal cruises into q'finals at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Defending champion Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a shot in a Japan Open second-round match against Milos Raonic of Canada at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2011. Top seed Nadal won 7-5, 6-3 and advanced to the quarterfinals.

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U.S. troops in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Armored vehicles of U.S. forces operate in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011. The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, launched in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States, marked its 10th anniversary on Oct. 7, 2011.

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U.S. troops in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - U.S. soldiers stay on alert in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011. Improvised explosive devices used by the Taliban are a major threat to the International Security Assistance Force deployed in Afghanistan.

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U.S. troops in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A U.S. soldier holds a rifle in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011.

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U.S. troops in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - U.S. soldiers patrol in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011. Improvised explosive devices used by the Taliban are a major threat to the International Security Assistance Force deployed in Afghanistan.

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People in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Children gather near U.S. soldiers standing guard in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011. The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, launched in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States, marked its 10th anniversary on Oct. 7, 2011.

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Mitsubishi's new Delica D:3 minivan

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Osamu Masuko stands beside its new compact minivan Delica D:3, which the company will launch on Oct. 27, in Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2011. The Delica D:3, which targets large families, comes in a model with three rows of seats to accommodate seven passengers and another with two rows for five. It is priced between 1,879,000 yen and 1,974,000 yen.

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U.S. troops in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A U.S. soldier adjusts the sights of his rifle in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011. The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, launched in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States, marked its 10th anniversary on Oct. 7, 2011.

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U.S. troops in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - U.S. soldiers are seen in the Daman district, Kandahar Province, in southern Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2011. The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, launched in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States, marked its 10th anniversary on Oct. 7, 2011.