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Rakuten wins negotiation right to 1st-round draft pick

TOKYO, Japan - Rakuten Eagles President Yozo Tachibana (L) shakes hands with the Pacific League professional baseball team's new manager Hiromoto Okubo in Tokyo on Oct. 23, 2013, after successfully winning the negotiation right to Saibi High School pitcher Tomohiro Anraku.

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Owl paintings by artists with disabilities

NEW YORK, United States - Midori Kano (L), assistant director of Cavin-Morris Gallery, takes a look at owl paintings at the gallery in New York on Oct. 23, 2013. The gallery was hosting an exhibition running from Oct. 10 - Nov. 9 of owl-inspired works by artists with disabilities from Japan, Nepal, South Korea and other countries.

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BOSTON, United States - Mike Napoli (L) and David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after beating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright allows a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli (back) during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester pitches during Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester pitches during Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa pitches during Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox players exchange high-fives after beating the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Umpires overturn an initial call of out for Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. At L top is Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox reliever Junichi Tazawa pitches during Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Umpires discuss the protest of Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell as Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright allows an RBI single by Dustin Pedroia (back) of the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (L) protests as Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (50) allows a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (22) protests as an initial call of out for Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia was overturned after Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma (38) fumbles the ball intended for a double play but Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia (L) was initially judged out during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox runners David Ortiz (L), Dustin Pedroia (R) and Jacoby Ellsbury (2nd from R) score as Mike Napoli hit a three-run double during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox base runner Dustin Pedroia (15) is initially judged out after St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma fumbled the ball intended for a double play during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The call was later overturned. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (back) is pictured after allowing a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. Red Sox runners David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia (R in front) and Jacoby Ellsbury (2nd from R in front) scored. At L in front is the next batter Jonny Gomes. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli hits a three-run double during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright allows a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli (back) during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - Players of the Boston Red Sox (L) and the St. Louis Cardinals (R) line up during a pregame ceremony before Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester pitches during Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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UEFA Champions League

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is pictured during the second half of a UEFA Champions League Group A match against Real Sociedad of Spain in Manchester on Oct. 23, 2013. Manchester United won 1-0.

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BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright pitches during Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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UEFA Champions League

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is pictured during the first half of a UEFA Champions League Group A match against Real Sociedad of Spain in Manchester on Oct. 23, 2013. Manchester United won 1-0.

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Post-election Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Sam Rainsy (R), leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, holds a press conference in Phnom Penh on Oct. 23, 2013, before the party staged a protest rally. Cambodia's lower house of parliament continues to function as a one-party assembly with opposition lawmakers boycotting sessions, while antigovernment protests continue in the wake of the controversial July 28 general election.

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BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox players listen to the national anthem during a pregame ceremony before Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013.

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UEFA Champions League

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa is pictured during the first half of a UEFA Champions League Group A match against Real Sociedad of Spain in Manchester on Oct. 23, 2013. Manchester United won 1-0.

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Post-election Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Sam Rainsy, leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, and his supporters head to the U.N. human rights office in Phnom Penh on Oct. 23, 2013. They presented a petition asking U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon for help so that a probe will be made into Cambodia's controversial July 28 general election. Cambodia's lower house of parliament continues to function as a one-party assembly with opposition lawmakers boycotting sessions, while antigovernment protests continue in the wake of the poll.

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Post-election Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Sam Rainsy (L in middle), leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, attends the party's protest rally in Phnom Penh on Oct. 23, 2013. Cambodia's lower house of parliament continues to function as a one-party assembly with opposition lawmakers boycotting sessions, while antigovernment protests continue in the wake of the controversial July 28 general election.

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Temple lit up in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A garden at Kodai Temple in Kyoto is lit up in a rehearsal held Oct. 23, 2013. The temple will be open to visitors at night from Oct. 25 to Dec. 10.

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Temple lit up in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A garden at Kodai Temple in Kyoto is lit up in a rehearsal held Oct. 23, 2013. The temple will be open to visitors at night from Oct. 25 to Dec. 10.

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Indian prime minister in China

BEIJING, China - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Oct. 23, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Indian prime minister in China

BEIJING, China - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang shake hands after their joint press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 23, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Indian prime minister in China

BEIJING, China - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang exchange words during a ceremony to sign documents at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 23, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Evacuation from Izu Oshima Island

TOKYO, Japan - An elderly woman (L) arrives at Tokyo's Takeshiba pier on Oct. 23, 2013, after being evacuated from Izu Oshima Island south of Tokyo on a chartered ship. According to the municipal government of Oshima, around 120 residents were evacuated from the storm-battered island the same day following predictions that another powerful typhoon may arrive later in the week.

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Chinese paper calls for release of reporter

GUANGZHOU, China - Photo shows the front page of Oct. 23, 2013 edition of the Xinkuaibao newspaper based in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, with a headline reading, "Please release him." The paper urges authorities to release reporter Chen Yongzhou as he was taken away by police the previous week from adjacent Hunan Province's Changsha City for allegedly defaming a listed company through a series of news stories exposing its financial irregularities. The paper again requested his release the following day.

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Indian prime minister in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attend a welcoming ceremony for Singh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 23, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Indian prime minister in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attend a welcoming ceremony for Singh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 23, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Darvish had to deal with nerve problem

ARLINGTON, United States - File photo shows Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish touching his lower back during a practice session at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2013. ESPN reported on Oct. 2, 2013, that Darvish suffered a nerve problem in his lower back and buttocks area from the beginning of September through the end of the team's season.

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Kansai Electric Power

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken in September 2012 shows Kansai Electric Power Co.'s head office in Osaka, western Japan. The company is considering skipping year-end dividend payments for the fiscal year through March 2013 as its business is deteriorating, sources close to the issue said on Oct. 23, 2012.