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New Fukushima Gov. goes to office for 1st time

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - New Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori arrives at the governor's office for the first time in his capacity on Nov. 12, 2014. He was elected in the first gubernatorial election on Oct. 26 after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant accident in March 2011.

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Road sign alerts motorists to Amish horse-drawn carts

LANCASTER, United States - A sign alerting motorists to the presence of Amish horse-drawn buggies stands on a roadside in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in this file photo taken on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Amish horse-drawn cart runs on road in Lancaster, Penn.

LANCASTER, United States - An Amish horse-drawn buggy runs on a road in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in this file photo taken on Oct. 12, 2014.

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College student wants decent election in HK

HONG KONG, China - A 20-year-old university student, a pro-democracy protester in Hong Kong, says on Oct. 12, 2014, a truly decent election that does not exclude any democratic candidates is necessary, while camping outside the chief executive's office.

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Woman in Hong Kong supports student protesters

HONG KONG, China - A 39-year-old woman says in Hong Kong on Oct. 12, 2014, that she wants to support the pro-democracy occupation campaign led by students and pursues true, lasting democracy.

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Construction worker takes part in HK protest

HONG KONG, China - A 35-year-old construction worker pictured on Oct. 12, 2014, takes part in the pro-democracy occupation campaign in Hong Kong, as he felt resentment toward police's use of pepper spray against student protesters. He said it was not fair that the government attacked students before holding any dialogue with them.

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College student seeks democracy, equal rights in HK

HONG KONG, China - A 20-year-old university student, a pro-democracy protester in Hong Kong, says on Oct. 12, 2014, he hopes entire China will be a democratic nation and people are granted equal rights, while camping on the biggest protest site on Hong Kong's arterial road.

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Kosovo Phil performs with instruments donated by Japan

PRISTINA, Kosovo - Japanese conductor Toshio Yanagisawa conducts the Kosovo Philharmonic Orchestra in Pristina, Kosovo, on Oct. 12, 2014. The orchestra used musical instruments donated by the Japanese government.

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Japanese conductor Yanagisawa conducts Kosovo orchestra

PRISTINA, Kosovo - The Kosovo Philharmonic Orchestra performs under Japanese conductor Toshio Yanagisawa's direction in Pristina, Kosovo, on Oct. 12, 2014. The orchestra used musical instruments donated by the Japanese government.

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Abbas meets Japan deputy foreign minister in Cairo

CAIRO, Egypt - Mahmoud Abbas (R), president of the Palestinian Authority, and Japanese Senior Vice Foreign Minister Yasuhide Nakayama meet on the sidelines of the Gaza Donor Conference in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters continue to occupy part of a road in Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 12, 2014.

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Pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - A woman gives a speech holding a board with the slogan "long-term occupation" on a road in Hong Kong on the night of Oct. 12, 2014, as pro-democracy protesters continue to occupy the area.

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Impromptu music ensemble event held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Participants play their instruments during an impromptu music ensemble event on Oct. 12, 2014, at Adachi Market, a fish and seafood wholesale market in Tokyo's Adachi district.

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Locals perform at impromptu music ensemble event in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Local citizens participate in an impromptu music ensemble event on Oct. 12, 2014, at Adachi Market, a fish and seafood wholesale market in Tokyo's Adachi district.

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104-year-old Japanese sprinter gets sports award

NAGASAKI, Japan - Hidekichi Miyazaki, the 104-year-old Guinness World Record holder for the oldest competitive sprinter, meets the press in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, after receiving the ninth Japan Sports Grand Prix award from the Japan Sports Association for his distinguished accomplishments.

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Toyota wins World Endurance Championship Six Hours of Fuji

OYAMA, Japan - Toyota Racing's hybrid racing car competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship race Six Hours of Fuji at Fuji International Speedway in the town of Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014. The car, driven by Sebastian Buemi and Anthony Davidson, won the race.

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Water balloon fight contestants vie for national title

IWAKI, Japan - Two contestants throw water balloons at each other during a national tournament in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014. The water balloon fight was initially developed by volunteer workers to cheer up survivors in Fukushima following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

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Toyota wins World Endurance Championship Six Hours of Fuji

OYAMA, Japan - Sebastian Buemi (2nd from L) and Anthony Davidson (2nd from R) of Toyota Racing hold up their trophies after winning the FIA World Endurance Championship race Six Hours of Fuji at Fuji International Speedway in the town of Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Toyota wins 1-2 finish at World Endurance Championship

OYAMA, Japan - The No. 8 Toyota TS040 Hybrid (front) wins the "6 Hours of Fuji" race, the fifth round of the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship, at the Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014. Closely behind is its sister car, the No. 7 Toyota, which finished second.

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Adoption party for abandoned pets held in Fukushima

IWAKI, Japan - A cat lets out a big yawn in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014, at an "adoption party" for pets abandoned in areas near the crippled nuclear power plant in the northeastern Japan prefecture hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Water balloon fight contestants vie for national title

IWAKI, Japan - Two contestants react to splashes during a water balloon fight at its national tournament in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014. The new sport was initially developed by volunteer workers to cheer up survivors in Fukushima following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

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Abandoned male cat popular in 'adoption party' for pets

IWAKI, Japan - A male cat named "Nobita" after a character in the popular Japanese comic series "Doraemon" enjoys popularity in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014, at an "adoption party" held by a local volunteer group for pets abandoned after the 2011 nuclear power accident in the northeastern Japan region.

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Zonderland wins horizontal bar at world championships

NANNING, China - Epke Zonderland of the Netherlands competes on the horizontal bar during the apparatus final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Zonderland won the gold.

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Zonderland wins horizontal bar at world championships

NANNING, China - Epke Zonderland of the Netherlands reacts after completing his performance for the horizontal bar final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Zonderland won the gold.

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Japan's Kato wins bronze in parallel bars at world championships

NANNING, China - Ryohei Kato of Japan hold up his bronze medal during an award ceremony for the parallel bars final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Photos from Hong Kong pro-democracy campaign

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - A man continues his fast on a main street in Hong Kong on Oct. 12, 2014, as an occupation campaign aimed at pressing the Hong Kong and Beijing governments for a democratic election system in the former British colony continues.

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Zonderland wins horizontal bar at world championships

NANNING, China - Epke Zonderland of the Netherlands (L) and Kohei Uchimura of Japan shake hands at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Zonderland won the gold in the horizontal bar event while Uchimura won the silver.

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Zonderland wins horizontal bar at world championships

NANNING, China - Kohei Uchimura of Japan performs on the horizontal bar during the apparatus final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Uchimura won the silver.

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Zonderland wins horizontal bar at world championships

NANNING, China - Epke Zonderland of the Netherlands (R) holds up his gold medal during the award ceremony for the horizontal bar final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014, while Kohei Uchimura of Japan holds up his silver medal for the event.

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Voracova, Aoyama win Japan Open doubles

OSAKA, Japan - Renata Voracova of the Czech Republic (L) and Shuko Aoyama of Japan pose with their trophies after their victory in the Japan Women's Open doubles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 12, 2014. The pair defeated Spain's Lara Arruabarrena and Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-1, 6-2.

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Zonderland wins horizontal bar at world championships

NANNING, China - Kohei Uchimura of Japan performs on the horizontal bar during the apparatus final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Uchimura won the silver.

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Australia's Stossur wins Japan Women's Open tennis

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur of Australia kisses the winner's trophy after her victory in the singles final of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 12, 2014. Stosur beat Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 7-6, 6-3.

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Season's 1st group of Bewick's swans arrives for wintering

YONAGO, Japan - Bewick's swans gather at a water bird sanctuary in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, the first group of swans to arrive in the wintering season.

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Australia's Stossur wins Japan Women's Open tennis

OSAKA, Japan - Samantha Stosur of Australia returns a shot to Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan during the singles final of the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 12, 2014. Stosur won 7-6, 6-3.

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1st group of Bewick's swans arrives in western Japan

YONAGO, Japan - Bewick's swans fly to a water bird sanctuary in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, the first group of swans to arrive in the wintering season.

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China's Feng Shanshan wins LPGA Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - China's Feng Shanshan poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the LPGA Sime Darby golf tournament at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Voracova, Aoyama win Japan Open doubles

OSAKA, Japan - Shuko Aoyama of Japan (L) and Renata Voracova of the Czech Republic celebrate after winning the Japan Women's Open doubles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 12, 2014. The pair defeated Spain's Lara Arruabarrena and Germany's Tatjana Maria 6-1, 6-2.

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Competitors in floor wiping race in Ehime Pref.

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Competitors race in the "Z-1 Grand Prix" floor wiping competition held at the former Uwa Elementary School building in Seiyo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Emperor, empress attend opening ceremony for sports event

ISAHAYA, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave as they attend an opening ceremony for the national athletic meet at an athletic stadium in the city of Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Floor-sweeping competition held at school in western Japan

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Competitors clean the floor of a 109-meter corridor with wet rags in the "Z-1 Grand Prix" held at the now closed Uwa Elementary School in Seiyo, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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S. Korea's Hur wins Toshin golf tournament

GIFU, Japan - Hur In Hoi of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Toshin golf tournament at Toshin Golf Club in the town of Omika, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014. Hur won his first Japan tour title with a 28-under 260.

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N. Korea's Ri wins men's vault gold at world championships

NANNING, China - North Korea's Ri Se Gwang performs during the men's vault final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Ri won the gold.

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S. Korea's Hur wins Toshin golf tournament

GIFU, Japan - Hur In Hoi of South Korea smiles after making a birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Toshin golf tournament at Toshin Golf Club in the town of Omika, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014. Hur won his first Japan tour title with a 28-under 260.

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Japan's Kato wins parallel bars bronze at world championships

NANNING, China - Ryohei Kato of Japan performs during the men's parallel bars final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Kato won the bronze.

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S. Korea's Ahn wins Stanley Ladies golf tournament

SUSONO, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Stanley Ladies golf tournament with a 14-under 202 at Toumei Country Club in the city of Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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S. Korea's Ahn wins Stanley Ladies golf tournament

SUSONO, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju of South Korea (R) celebrates with her caddie after winning the Stanley Ladies golf tournament with a 14-under 202 at Toumei Country Club in the city of Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Folklorist Kanzaki addresses forum to promote sake

KOBE, Japan - Folklorist Noritake Kanzaki addresses a forum jointly held by the Itami and Nara municipal governments on Oct. 12, 2014, in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, to promote "seishu," or refined Japanese sake. Both cities claim to be the birthplace of the beverage.

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Guinness cites wrestler Yoshida for 15 straight world titles

NAGOYA, Japan - Invincible women's wrestler Saori Yoshida (R) receives a Guinness World Records certificate during an event in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, for her unprecedented 15th consecutive world championship win in September.

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Japan's Kato wins parallel bars bronze at world championships

NANNING, China - Ryohei Kato of Japan performs during the men's parallel bars final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Oct. 12, 2014. Kato won the bronze.

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Athletes' village opening ceremony

INCHEON, South Korea - A ceremony is held Sept. 12, 2014, to formally open the athletes' village for the Asian Games in the western South Korean city of Incheon. The Games will run from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.