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Iranian nomads' Gabbeh carpets all the rage in Japan

TEHRAN, Iran - Manager Ali Farmani spreads Gabbeh carpets at a store in Tehran on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Iranian nomads' Gabbeh carpets all the rage in Japan

TEHRAN, Iran - Manager Ali Farmani spreads Gabbeh carpets at a store in Tehran on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese cartoonist Takashi Yanase singing at a press conference held for his CD debut as a singer in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward in December 2003. Yanase, the creator of "Anpanman," one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13, 2013. He was 94.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia hits a walkoff single against Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (front) celebrates with his teammate David Ortiz after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (facing) carries Boston pitcher Koji Uehara over his shoulder after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013, with their teammate Quintin Berry (50) seen in front. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (facing) carries Boston pitcher Koji Uehara over his shoulder after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia hits a walkoff single during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (front) is pictured as the Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter pops out during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer pitches in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers pitcher Joaquin Benoit is pictured after the Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (34) blasted a game-tying grand slam home run in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia heads for first base after hitting a walkoff single during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (facing) carries Boston pitcher Koji Uehara over his shoulder after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila drills an RBI single against Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz (front) during the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello is pictured after the Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia (back) rapped a single to score the winning run in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz is pictured after the Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila belted an RBI single during the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer pitches in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila smacks an RBI single during the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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Tunnel to Gaza

JERUSALEM, Israel - Photo taken Oct. 13, 2013, in southern Israel shows the mouth of an underground tunnel to a southern part of the Palestinian self-governing area of Gaza, being shown to reporters by Israeli military forces.

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Frys.com Open golf

SAN MARTIN, California - Jimmy Walker of the United States holds his trophy after winning the Frys.com Open golf event in San Martin, California, on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Tunnel to Gaza

JERUSALEM, Israel - Photo taken Oct. 13, 2013, shows the inside of an underground tunnel to a southern part of the Palestinian self-governing area of Gaza, being shown to reporters by Israeli military forces.

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Vettel wins Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan - Photo shows Australian Formula One racing driver Mark Webber of Red Bull-Renault at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013. Webber finished second.

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Vettel wins Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan - Photo shows German Formula One racing driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull-Renault at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013. Vettel won the race.

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Vettel wins Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan - German Formula One racing driver Sebastian Vettel (C) of Red Bull-Renault celebrates on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013. At left is his Australian teammate Mark Webber, who finished second, and at right is French driver Romain Grosjean of Lotus, who came in third.

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Vettel wins Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan - German Formula One racing driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull-Renault celebrates on the podium after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Vettel wins Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan - German Formula One racing driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull-Renault celebrates after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Thompson wins Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Lexi Thompson of the United States holds the victor's trophy after winning the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 13, 2013. Thompson finished with a 19-under 265 total.

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Ando at Kanto Championships

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Two-time world champion Miki Ando performs in the women's short program of the figure skating Kanto Championships at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center in Yokohama on Oct. 13, 2013. Ando placed first after the short program.

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Stosur wins Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Australia's Samantha Stosur plays a shot during the Japan Women's Open singles final against Eugenie Bouchard of Canada at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. Stosur won the tournament for the second time with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - China's Zhang Shuai (front) and Australia's Samantha Stosur play against France's Kristina Mladenovic and Italy's Flavia Pennetta in the Japan Women's Open doubles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. The Mladenovic-Pennetta pair won the title 6-4, 6-3.

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Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - France's Kristina Mladenovic (facing) and Italy's Flavia Pennetta celebrate after defeating Samantha Stosur of Australia and Zhang Shuai of China in the Japan Women's Open doubles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. The Mladenovic-Pennetta pair won the title 6-4, 6-3.

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Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - France's Kristina Mladenovic (R) and Italy's Flavia Pennetta hold the winner's trophies after their victory in the Japan Women's Open doubles final against Samantha Stosur of Australia and Zhang Shuai of China at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. The Mladenovic-Pennetta pair won the title 6-4, 6-3.

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Ando at Kanto Championships

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Two-time world champion Miki Ando performs in the women's short program of the figure skating Kanto Championships at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center in Yokohama on Oct. 13, 2013. Ando placed first after the short program.

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Kang wins Stanley Ladies

SUSONO, Japan - Kang Soo Yun of South Korea holds the victor's trophy after winning the Stanley Ladies at Tomei Country Club in Shizuoka Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013. Kang finished with a 12-under 204 total to capture her first Japan LPGA title.

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Ando at Kanto Championships

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Two-time world champion Miki Ando performs in the women's short program of the figure skating Kanto Championships at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center in Yokohama on Oct. 13, 2013. Ando placed first after the short program.

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Ando at Kanto Championships

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Two-time world champion Miki Ando performs in the women's short program of the figure skating Kanto Championships at Shin-Yokohama Skate Center in Yokohama on Oct. 13, 2013. Ando placed first after the short program.

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Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard plays against Australia's Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. Stosur defeated Bouchard 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 to win the tournament for the second time.

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Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard plays against Australia's Samantha Stosur in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. Stosur defeated Bouchard 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 to win the tournament for the second time.

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Stosur wins Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Australia's Samantha Stosur plays a shot during the Japan Women's Open singles final against Eugenie Bouchard of Canada at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. Stosur won the tournament for the second time with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Stosur wins Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Australia's Samantha Stosur celebrates after defeating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. Stosur won the tournament for the second time with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Stosur wins Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Australia's Samantha Stosur raises her trophy after defeating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 13, 2013. Stosur won the tournament for the second time with a 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Meisho Mambo wins Shuka-sho

KYOTO, Japan - Meisho Mambo (16), jockeyed by Koshiro Take, gallops to victory at the Shuka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto on Oct. 13, 2013. Third choice Meisho Mambo won the race to snatch two of the three jewels in the filly's triple crown, after becoming Japanese Oaks champion in May.

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Meisho Mambo wins Shuka-sho

KYOTO, Japan - Meisho Mambo (front), jockeyed by Koshiro Take, gallops to victory at the Shuka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto on Oct. 13, 2013. Third choice Meisho Mambo won the race to snatch two of the three jewels in the filly's triple crown, after becoming Japanese Oaks champion in May.

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Meisho Mambo wins Shuka-sho

KYOTO, Japan - Jockey Koshiro Take celebrates his victory on Meisho Mambo after winning the Shuka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto on Oct. 13, 2013. Third choice Meisho Mambo has snatched two of the three jewels in the filly's triple crown, after becoming Japanese Oaks champion in May. To the left is trainer Akihiro Iida.

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Fujimoto wins Toshin tournament

GIFU, Japan - Japan's Yoshinori Fujimoto holds the victor's trophy after winning the Toshin Golf Tournament at the Toshin Golf Club Central Course in Gifu Prefecture on Oct. 13, 2013. Fujimoto finished with a 24-under 264 total to capture his first victory of the season.

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Vietnam bids farewell to Gen. Giap

HANOI, Vietnam - A coffin bearing the body of Vietnamese war hero Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap is transported in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Oct. 13, 2013. A two-day state funeral was held from the previous day for Giap, who died Oct. 4 at the age of 102.