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Japanese photographer Okahara: winner of French award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese documentary photographer Kosuke Okahara, winner of the 2014 Pierre & Alexandra Boulat Association Award in France for his 10-year project examining drug violence in Colombia, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Career change: turning from IT to farming

NAGASAKI, Japan - Hidekatsu Kodaka speaks of his motive in leaving urban life behind and changing his career from the IT industry to the agricultural and fish-processing industry at a third-sector company in Ojika, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Farmer dries peanuts under sun in closed schoolyard

OJIKA, Japan - A farmer lays out peanuts to dry in the sun in the yard of an abolished elementary school in Ojika, Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, as seen in this file photo taken on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Gift shoppers swarm shop for India's Diwali festival

TOKYO, Japan - A confectionery shop sets up a temporary gift section preparing for the Hindi Diwali festival, a major shopping season, in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 14, 2014. E-commerce is rapidly growing in India, impacting consumer behavior during the seasonal shopping period.

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High schooler among protesters

HONG KONG, China - A 17-year-old high school student, a pro-democracy protester in Hong Kong, says on Oct. 14, 2014, that he is a citizen of Hong Kong and is not intimidated by police's pepper spray, while sitting on a barricade with skyscrapers standing in the background.

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Japan basketball player discusses contract with Dallas Mavs

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese point guard Yuki Togashi is interviewed by reporters in Irving, Texas, on Oct. 14, 2014, about his contract with the Dallas Mavericks of the U.S. National Basketball Association.

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Chomsky supports Palestine call for end to Israeli occupation

NEW YORK, United States - Renowned U.S. linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky voices his support at a press conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Oct. 14, 2014, for Palestine's move to call for a U.N. Security Council resolution to end Israel's occupation of the West Bank territory.

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Japan army chief vows work with U.S. for rule of law in Asia

WASHINGON, United States - Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, pledges to work with the U.S. Army to ensure the rule of law in the Asia-Pacific region during a speech in Washington on Oct. 14, 2014.

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People in Pakistan celebrate Malala's Nobel win

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - People participate in a gathering in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Oct. 14, 2014, to congratulate Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teenager and education activist, on winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10.

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People in Pakistan celebrate Malala's Nobel win

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Girls participating in a gathering hold message boards in Islamabad, Pakistan on Oct. 14, 2014, to congratulate Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teenager and education activist, on winning the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters face off against police officers after setting up a barricade and occupying a main road outside the Chief Executive Office in Admiralty, Hong Kong, on the night of Oct. 14, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters face off against police officers after setting up a barricade and occupying a main road outside the Chief Executive Office in Admiralty, Hong Kong, on the night of Oct. 14, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Pro-democracy protesters set up a barricade on a main road outside the Chief Executive Office in Admiralty, Hong Kong, on the night of Oct. 14, 2014.

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Nakata gets hero's welcome from teammates in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Teammates give a hero's welcome to Sho Nakata after his tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to lift the Nippon Ham Fighters past the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Nakata gives Fighters winning run with homer in PL 1st stage

OSAKA, Japan - Sho Nakata blasts a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning to give the Nippon Ham Fighters its second win over the Orix Buffalos in the best-of-three first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, booking a spot in the best-of-seven final stage.

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Man braves fire sparks at festival in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan - A man braves fire sparks during a shrine festival in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Japan beaten by Neymar-inspired Brazil

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar (10) scores his fourth goal past Japan keeper Eiji Kawashima during a friendly against Japan in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014. Neymar stole the show with all the goals in Brazil's 4-0 win.

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Rakuten Eagles unveils new manager Okubo

SENDAI, Japan - Hiromoto Okubo (L), the new manager of the Japanese professional baseball team Tohoku Rakugen Golden Eagles, speaks at a press conference in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, as the club's president Yozo Tachibana looks on.

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Man braves fire sparks at festival in southwestern Japan

OITA, Japan - A man braves fire sparks at a shrine festival in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Japan, Brazil compete in friendly

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japan's keeper Eiji Kawashima (R) shows a stern look after allowing Brazil to score the second goal in the second half of a friendly in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Japan, Brazil compete in friendly

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar (10) expresses joy after scoring the second goal in the second half of a friendly against Japan in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Japan, Brazil compete in friendly

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar (10) controls the ball in front of Japanese player Tsukasa Shiotani during the first half of a friendly in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Japan, Brazil compete in friendly

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar (10) vies for the ball with Japanese player Gotoku Sakai during the first half of a friendly in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Uniqlo, Daiwa House strike partnership deal

TOKYO, Japan - Tadashi Yanai (L), head of Fast Retailing Co. which operates the Uniqlo clothing chain, and Naotake Ono, president of Daiwa House Industry Co., shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014, after announcing a bilateral business partnership. The deal calls for the two companies to set up a joint distribution firm for the same-day domestic delivery of Uniqlo products purchased online.

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Japan, Brazil compete in friendly

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar (10) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the opener during the first half of a friendly against Japan in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Japan, Brazil compete in friendly

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar (10) vies for the ball with Japanese player Taishi Taguchi during the first half of a friendly in Singapore on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Rakuten appoints Okubo as new Eagles manager

SENDAI, Japan - Hiromoto Okubo, who was appointed as the new Rakuten Eagles manager, attends a press conference in the northeastern Japanese city of Sendai on Oct. 14, 2014. The 47-year-old Okubo, who had served as farm team manager, succeeds Senichi Hoshino, who last month announced that he will resign at the end of this season.

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U.S. expert sees need for Japan to promote women's role

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. political scientist Ian Bremmer says at a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014, that it is essential for Japan's economic growth to promote more career opportunities for women.

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Former world champ Takahashi hangs up skates

OKAYAMA, Japan - Former world champion and Vancouver Olympic men's bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi tells a press conference in his hometown Okayama on Oct. 14, 2014, that he is retiring from competitive figure skating.

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99 D batteries installed to power train car

TOKYO, Japan - A train carriage running on 99 size D batteries is shown in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014, by its developer Panasonic Corp. The Japanese consumer electronics giant will conduct an experiment to run the carriage with some 10 people aboard over a distance of 8 kilometers in Odate, Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 2.

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Former world champ Takahashi hangs up skates

OKAYAMA, Japan - Former world champion and Vancouver Olympic men's bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi tells a press conference in his hometown Okayama on Oct. 14, 2014, that he is retiring from competitive figure skating.

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Obuchi, Kennedy agree on bilateral cooperation

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi (R) confers with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy (extreme L) in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014. They agreed on the need for Japan and the United States to continue close cooperation in such fields as the economy and energy.

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Son talks about Abebe Bikila

KOBE, Japan - Yetnayet, son of Ethiopian marathon legend Abebe Bikila, who won gold in the Rome and Tokyo Olympics in 1960 and 1964, respectively, talks about his father at an event at the head office of Asics Corp., in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014. Abebe was known for running barefoot and Asics provided him with a pair of running shoes.

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Camera-loaded flying device used to check bridge underside

TSUKUBA, Japan - The Japanese National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management demonstrates a test on Oct. 14, 2014, to examine the underside of a bridge with a camera-equipped flying device in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo.

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Panasonic develops train car powered by 99 D batteries

TOKYO, Japan - Panasonic Corp. displays a train carriage, dubbed Evolta, running on 99 size D batteries in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014. The Japanese consumer electronics giant will conduct an experiment to run the carriage with some 10 people aboard over a distance of 8 kilometers in Odate, Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 2.

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Hawks manager Akiyama to step down at end of season

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks manager Koji Akiyama, who guided the club to its first Pacific League championship in three years, tells a press conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 14, 2014, that he will step down from his post at the end of the season.

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VW releases compact EVs for Japanese market

TOKYO, Japan - Volkswagen Group Japan unveils in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014, the "e-up!" (R) and "e-Golf" models, the first compact electric cars to be sold in the Japanese market. Their release is scheduled in 2015.

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Praemium Imperiale award winner Fugard

TOKYO, Japan - Athol Fugard, a Praemium Imperiale award winner in the theatre and film field, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014. The South African playwright is the first winner from Africa of the global art prize in honor of Prince Takamatsu awarded annually by the Japan Art Association.

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Synthesized fluorite possible substitute for imports

OSAKA, Japan - Iwatani Corp. announces in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, the development of technology to synthesize fluorite used to produce lenses for digital cameras and astronomical telescopes. Iwatani hopes to mass produce the product to stabilize supply in the domestic fluorite market dominated by imports.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Police officers remove a barricade set up by pro-democracy protesters in central Hong Kong on the morning of Oct. 14, 2014.

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Olympic figure skating bronze medalist Takahashi retires

OKAYAMA, Japan - Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi enters the venue of an event in the city of Okayama, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014. Takahashi, 28, who won the bronze medal in the Vancouver Olympics in February 2010, said at the event he has decided to retire.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Police officers remove a barricade set up by pro-democracy protesters in central Hong Kong on the morning of Oct. 14, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - A pro-democracy protester sits on a road in front of police officers in Hong Kong on the morning of Oct. 14, 2014.

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Nikkei falls below 15,000 for 1st time in 2 months

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic board in Tokyo indicates the Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 300 points to below 15,000 on the morning on Oct. 14, 2014. The Nikkei index fell below the 15,000 threshold for the first time in two months.

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Deluxe train leaves station on eve of 1st anniversary

FUKUOKA, Japan - The luxury Seven Stars excursion train operated by Kyushu Railway Co. leaves Hakata Station in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 14, 2014, on the eve of the first anniversary of its operation.

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N. Korea media mentions leader Kim's activities

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The country's state media reported Kims's activities for the first time in 40 days on Oct. 14, 2014, saying he visited a residential district for scientists, amid a flurry of speculation about his health. Kim had not been seen in public since attending a concert with his wife in Pyongyang on Sept. 3.

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Hawks manager Akiyama to step down at end of season

FUKUOKA, Japan - Koji Akiyama (C), manager of the Softbank Hawks professional baseball club, is surrounded by reporters upon his arrival at Yafuoku Dome in the city of Fukuoka on Oct. 14, 2014. Akiyama, 52, who guided the club to its first Pacific League championship in three years, will step down from his post at the end of the season, team officials confirmed the same day.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Police officers remove a barricade set up by pro-democracy protesters in central Hong Kong on the morning of Oct. 14, 2014.

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Office of nuke disaster prevention committee set up

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshio Mochizuki, minister of state for nuclear emergency preparedness, hangs up an office sign of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Commission at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protests

HONG KONG, China - Police officers remove a barricade set up by pro-democracy protesters in central Hong Kong on the morning of Oct. 14, 2014.