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Japanese startup eyes solving Indian traffic jam

AHMADABAD, India - A traffic flow information board developed by Japanese application program startup company Zero-Sum Ltd. and assisted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set up in Ahmadabad to help ease the western Indian city's traffic congestion in this file photo taken on Oct. 10, 2014.

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China's consumer inflation slows to level not seen since 2010

BEIJING, China - A vendor awaits shoppers in a market in Beijing on Oct. 10, 2014. China's consumer price index, a major gauge of inflation, rose 1.6 percent in September from a year earlier, compared with the previous month's increase of 2 percent, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Oct. 15. The latest rise in the inflation index is the lowest since January 2010.

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China's consumer inflation slows to level not seen since 2010

BEIJING, China - A vendor awaits shoppers in a market in Beijing on Oct. 10, 2014. China's consumer price index, a major gauge of inflation, rose 1.6 percent in September from a year earlier, compared with the previous month's increase of 2 percent, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Oct. 15. The latest rise in the inflation index is the lowest since January 2010.

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Victim of 2007 Kenyan riot shows her burnt face

NAIROBI, Kenya - Florence Amunga, a victim of an arson attack shortly after the 2007 Kenyan presidential election, removes a scarf to show the scars on her face at her home in Kibera, a slum in Nairobi, on Oct. 10, 2014. Over 1,100 people died in a political riot at that time.

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Victim of 2007 Kenyan riot shows her pre-riot picture

NAIROBI, Kenya - Florence Amunga holds her picture at her home in Kibera, a slum in Nairobi, on Oct. 10, 2014, before suffering serious burns to her body in an arson attack shortly after the 2007 Kenyan presidential election. Over 1,100 people died in a political riot at that time.

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U.S. Navy commander Harris at U.S.-Japan Council meeting

HONOLULU, United States - Admiral Harry Harris, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, nominated to be the next commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, delivers a keynote speech at the U.S.-Japan Council's annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 10, 2014.

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Japan's Article 9 has another chance: peace prize watcher

OSLO, Norway - Kristian Harpviken, known as a Nobel Peace Prize watcher, director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo, a Norwegian independent peace studies institution, says in an interview in Oslo on Oct. 10, 2014, Japan's war-renouncing Article 9 of the Constitution can be a candidate for the prize again.

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Vienna Central Station opens formally

VIENNA, Austria - Vienna Central Station formally opens on Oct. 10, 2014, as Austria's new train hub linking international railway services formerly scattered to a few terminals.

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Hello Kitty exhibit begins in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, United States - A dress made up of stuffed Hello Kitty toys that American singer Lady Gaga wore in 2009 is on display at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles on Oct. 10, 2014. The dress is part of "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty," the first Hello Kitty exhibit in North America, which will begin the following day and will run until April 26, 2015, to celebrate the feline character's 40th anniversary.

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Hello Kitty exhibit begins in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, United States - Greg Kimura, the president and chief executive officer of the Japanese American National Museum, delivers a speech at the museum in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 10, 2014, ahead of the opening the following day of "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty," an exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of the popular feline character. The first Hello Kitty exhibit in North America will run until April 26, 2015.

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Vienna Central Station opens formally

VIENNA, Austria - Vienna Central Station formally opens on Oct. 10, 2014, as Austria's new train hub linking international railway services formerly scattered to a few terminals.

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Hello Kitty exhibit begins in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, United States - Items bearing the Hello Kitty image, such as clocks and stationery, are displayed at the Japanese American National Museum in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 10, 2014. They are part of "Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty," the first Hello Kitty exhibit in North America, which will begin the following day and will run until April 26, 2015, to celebrate the feline character's 40th anniversary.

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Kurds urge Washington to back rebel-raided Kobani

WASHINGTON, United States - Kurdish residents in the United States stage a demonstration in front of the White House in Washington on Oct. 10, 2014, calling for the U.S. supply of arms to Kurdish fighters in the northern Syrian town of Kobani near the border with Turkey attacked by Islamic State militants.

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Kurds urge Washington to aid rebel-threatened Kobani

WASHINGTON, United States - Kurdish residents in the United States gather in front of the White House in Washington on Oct. 10, 2014, to call for the U.S. supply of weapons to Kurdish fighters in the northern Syrian town of Kobani near the border with Turkey attacked by Islamic State militants.

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Nobel laureate Satyarthi in interview

NEW DELHI, India - Indian childrens' rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi smiles during an interview with Kyodo News in the suburbs of New Delhi, India, on Oct. 10, 2014, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize together with Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai. Satyarthi, 60, said during the interview that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, who led India to independence through nonviolence, reside in his "blood, heart and soul."

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Nobel committee chairman speaks in Kyodo News interview

OSLO, Norway - Thorbjorn Jagland, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway, on Oct. 10, 2014.

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Nobel laureate Satyarthi in interview

NEW DELHI, India - Indian childrens' rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi is interviewed by Kyodo News in the suburbs of New Delhi, India, on Oct. 10, 2014, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize together with Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai. Satyarthi, 60, said during the interview that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, who led India to independence through nonviolence, reside in his "blood, heart and soul."

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Sunset in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken at 5:34 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2014, shows a sunset seen from Tokyo's Shiodome district. At left is Tokyo Tower, with a silhouette of Mt. Fuji to its right in the background.

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G-20 finance chiefs' meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON, United States - Haruhiko Kuroda (L bottom), governor of the Bank of Japan, and Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso (R bottom), and other participants at a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the G-20 nations pose for photos on Oct. 10, 2014, after their two-day meeting in Washington. They agreed at the meeting to work out details of an initiative to promote investment and foster growth worldwide.

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Ancient clayware has threatening words engraved

NARA, Japan - An ancient clay plate with letters "If you steal this, it will bring you harm" engraved is shown on Oct. 10, 2014, at a museum of the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, western Japan. It has been unearthed from the remains of a garden in the latter half of the seventh century in the prefecture.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters gather in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 10, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters gather in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 10, 2014.

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Pakistan's Malala, Indian activist win Nobel Peace Prize

NEW DELHI, India - Indian children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi meets the press at his office near New Delhi on Oct. 10, 2014, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize together with Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters gather in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 10, 2014.

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Honda, Nagatomo chagrined at losing ball

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan players Keisuke Honda (R) and Yuto Nagatomo (2nd from R) react at losing the ball in a friendly against Jamaica at Denka Big Swan Stadium in the city of Niigata, Japan, on Oct. 10, 2014. Japan won 1-0.

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Legendary gymnast Ono at Tokyo Olympics 50th anniv. event

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Ono, a legendary Japanese gymnast, attends an event at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 10, 2014, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Japan's capital.

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Pakistan's Malala, Indian activist win Nobel Peace Prize

NEW DELHI, India - Indian children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi meets the press at his office near New Delhi on Oct. 10, 2014, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize together with Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai.

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Seeking Nobel Peace Prize for Japan Constitution

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Naomi Takasu, an executive committee member of a civic group seeking the Nobel Peace Prize for the war-renouncing Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, speaks at a press conference in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters gather in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 10, 2014.

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Japan coach Aguirre gives instructions to players

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to players in the second half of a friendly match against Jamaica at Denka Big Swan Stadium in the city of Niigata, Japan, on Oct. 10, 2014. Japan won 1-0.

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'Statue-like' African birds unveiled in Kansai for 1st time

KOBE, Japan - Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, shows two shoebills to the press on Oct. 10, 2014, the day before their first public appearance in the western Japan region of Kansai. The bird is often referred to as "statue-like" because of its behavior of standing motionless waiting for prey.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters gather in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 10, 2014.

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50th anniv. of 1964 Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Vera Caslavska, a former Czech gymnast, attends a party at a Tokyo hotel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on Oct. 10, 2014. Caslavska, 72, won three gold medals at the 1964 Games.

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Kim remains unseen on political anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Young North Koreans dance in the capital Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2014, the 69th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Current leader Kim Jong Un has remained out of public view for more than a month.

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Shibasaki fires shot against Jamaica

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan's Gaku Shibasaki (L) fires a shot which led to an own goal by Jamaica in the first half of a friendly match at Denka Big Swan Stadium in the city of Niigata, Japan, on Oct. 10, 2014. Japan won 1-0.

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Pakistan's Malala, Indian activist win Nobel Peace Prize

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken in September 2013 shows Malala Yousafzai (L), a Pakistani teenager and education activist, and her father Ziauddin Yousafzai, in Birmingham, Britain. On Oct. 10, 2014, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize together with Indian children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi.

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China newspapers on Uchimura's 5th straight world title

NANNING, China - Chinese newspapers, dated Oct. 10, 2014, are seen carrying stories on Japan's Kohei Uchimura winning a fifth straight all-around title at the gymnastics world championships in Nanning, China, the previous day.

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50th anniv. of 1964 Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - A skyscraper in Tokyo's Higashishimbashi district is illuminated to show a message celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on Oct. 10, 2014. The opening ceremony of the 1964 Games was held on Oct. 10.

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Pakistan's Malala, Indian activist win Nobel Peace Prize

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in July 2013 shows Malala Yousafzai (R), a Pakistani teenager and education activist, shaking hands with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon at the U.N. headquarters in New York. On Oct. 10, 2014, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize together with Indian children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi.

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50th anniv. of 1964 Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - A party is held at a Tokyo hotel to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on Oct. 10, 2014. The opening ceremony of the 1964 Games was held on Oct. 10.

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Kim remains unseen on political anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Young North Koreans dance in the capital Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2014, the 69th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Current leader Kim Jong Un has remained out of public view for more than a month.

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Carbon fiber material for Shinkansen seats shown to press

OSAKA, Japan - Nobuya Ando, president of Toray Carbon Magic Co., shows off the firm's carbon fiber material used to cover seats on Shinkansen bullet trains during an interview with Kyodo News in Maibara, western Japan, on Oct. 10, 2014. Ando called for Central Japan Railway Co. to adopt the material for its magnetically levitated train system to be put into practical use on a maglev line to be built between Tokyo and Nagoya.

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Nobel winner Amano to search for solutions to Japan's energy problems

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya University professor Hiroshi Amano, one of the three scientists awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, is interviewed by Kyodo News in Nagoya on Oct. 10, 2014, three days after the award announcement. Amano said he will remain engaged in research and look for additional ways to apply his groundbreaking work on light-emitting diodes to addressing Japan's energy problems.

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Scientists promote 'superhuman sports' through technologies

TOKYO, Japan - Scientists give a press conference in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Oct. 10, 2014, after the establishment of a "superhuman sports committee" to promote sports by utilizing technologies that enable users to go beyond ordinary human physical capacity. A committee member demonstrates an example of a research program that sends an impact to a viewer when a badminton player on the screen strikes a shuttlecock.

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Nobel winner Amano to search for solutions to Japan's energy problems

NAGOYA, Japan - Nagoya University professor Hiroshi Amano, one of the three scientists awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, is interviewed by Kyodo News in Nagoya on Oct. 10, 2014, three days after the award announcement. Amano said he will remain engaged in research and look for additional ways to apply his groundbreaking work on light-emitting diodes to addressing Japan's energy problems.

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Kim remains unseen on political anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Koreans visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang, where giant bronze statues of state founder Kim Il Sung and the country's second leader Kim Jong Il stand, on Oct. 10, 2014, the 69th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Current leader Kim Jong Un has remained out of public view for more than a month.

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Children in Yokohama Chinatown perform dragon dance

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Children in Yokohama Chinatown southwest of Tokyo perform a dragon dance on Oct. 10, 2014, to commemorate the Taiwanese government's "Double Ten" foundation day.

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Pakistan's Malala, Indian activist win Nobel Peace Prize

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in March 2006 shows Indian children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi surrounded by girls and young women near New Delhi. On Oct. 10, 2014, Satyarthi won the Nobel Peace Prize together with Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai.

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Kim remains unseen on political anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean servicemen visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang, where giant bronze statues of state founder Kim Il Sung and the country's second leader Kim Jong Il stand, to offer flowers on Oct. 10, 2014, the 69th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Current leader Kim Jong Un has remained out of public view for more than a month.

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Ikeda school certified as safe school under ISS program

OSAKA, Japan - Masataka Nonami (R), principal of Ikeda Junior High School, attached to Osaka Kyoiku University, holds a banner certifying the school as safe under the International Safe School accreditation program on Oct. 10, 2014, in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture.