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Shinto adapting to era of globalization

TOKYO, Japan - Ambassadors to Japan and their family members carry a "mikoshi" portable shrine at Kanda Myojin, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, on Oct. 27, 2012 during a seminar about Shintoism co-hosted by the Association of Shinto Shrines.

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Rebel base camp in Mindanao

MAGUINDANAO PROVINCE, Philippines - Rebel fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front guard a MILF base camp in the Province of Maguindanao on Mindanao, the Philippines, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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"N43 degrees" museum to close

KUSHIRO, Japan - Masaru Miyata, head of the N43 Degrees Museum of Art in Kushiro, Hokkaido, is pictured on Oct. 27, 2012. The private gallery known for its collection of works from countries above 43 degrees north latitude will close in November, with plans to sell about 500 artworks, including pieces by Salvador Dali and Joan Miro.

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Lviv, Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine - Photo shows an area of Lviv, western Ukraine, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Hasebe helps Wolfsburg hammer Dusseldorf in season debut

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Makoto Hasebe (C) of Wolfsburg competes for the ball in the second half of a German Bundesliga first division soccer match against Fortuna Dusseldorf in Dusseldorf on Oct. 27, 2012. Hasebe set up Bas Dost for the third goal in his first appearance of the season in his team's 4-1 win.

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Fernandez wins Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Javier Fernandez of Spain performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Fernandez won the gold medal, the first-ever GP gold medal for his country, with a total of 253.94 points.

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Giants win Game 3 at World Series

DETROIT, United States - San Francisco Giants reliever Tim Lincecum pitches during Game 3 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 27, 2012. The Giants won 2-0, earning three straight victories in the series.

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Chan wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Patrick Chan of Canada performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Chan finished second with a total of 243.43 points.

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Mura finishes 8th at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Takahito Mura performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Mura finished eighth with a total of 199.74 points.

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Japan wins women's judo world title

SALVADOR, Brazil - Japan's Megumi Tachimoto (L) fights China's Qin Qian during the final of the team world championships in Salvador, Brazil, on Oct. 27, 2012. Tachimoto scored a waza-ari to seal victory in her over 70-kg match as Japan beat China 3-2 to claim the title.

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Mura finishes 8th at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Takahito Mura performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Mura finished eighth with a total of 199.74 points.

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Giants win Game 3 at World Series

DETROIT, United States - San Francisco Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong pitches during Game 3 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 27, 2012. The Giants won 2-0, earning three straight victories in the series.

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Oda wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Oda finished third with a total of 238.34 points.

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Giants win Game 3 at World Series

DETROIT, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Gregor Blanco hits an RBI triple in the second inning during Game 3 of the major league World Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 27, 2012. The Giants won 2-0, earning three straight victories in the series.

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Men medalists at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - (From L) Canada's Patrick Chan, Spain's Javier Fernandez and Japan's Nobunari Oda hold their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, at Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Men medalists at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - (From L) Canada's Patrick Chan, Spain's Javier Fernandez and Japan's Nobunari Oda hold their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, at Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Men medalists at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - (From L) Canada's Patrick Chan, Spain's Javier Fernandez and Japan's Nobunari Oda hold their national flags after winning silver, gold and bronze, respectively, at Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Oda wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Oda finished third with a total of 238.34 points.

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Oda wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Oda finished third with a total of 238.34 points.

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Oda wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Oda finished third with a total of 238.34 points.

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Oda wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Nobunari Oda performs during the men's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Oda finished third with a total of 238.34 points.

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Osmond wins Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Kaetlyn Osmond of Canada performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Osmond won the gold medal in her first senior Grand Prix event with a total of 176.45 points.

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Murakami wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Kanako Murakami acknowledges cheers from spectators after performing in the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Murakami finished third with a total of 168.04 points.

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Murakami wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Kanako Murakami performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Murakami finished third with a total of 168.04 points.

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Suzuki wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Akiko Suzuki acknowledges cheers from spectators after performing in the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Suzuki won the women's free skate and moved up from fifth in the short program to claim the silver medal with a total of 175.16 points.

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Suzuki wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Akiko Suzuki performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Suzuki won the women's free skate and moved up from fifth in the short program to claim the silver medal with a total of 175.16 points.

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Women medalists at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - (From L) Japan's Akiko Suzuki, Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond and Japan's Kanako Murakami hold their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, at Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Suzuki wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Akiko Suzuki performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Suzuki won the women's free skate and moved up from fifth in the short program to claim the silver medal with a total of 175.16 points.

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Japan wins women's judo world title

SALVADOR, Brazil - Members of Japan women's judo team stand on the podium after winning the title following a 3-2 victory over China in the final at the team world championships in Salvador, Brazil, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Women medalists at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - (From L) Japan's Akiko Suzuki, Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond and Japan's Kanako Murakami hold their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, at Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Japan wins women's judo world title

SALVADOR, Brazil - Japan's Yuki Hashimoto (R) fights Brazil's Erika Miranda during the quarterfinals of the team world championships in Salvador, Brazil, on Oct. 27, 2012. Hashimoto lost her 52-kg match but Japan went on to win the title the same day following a 3-2 victory over China in the final.

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Japan wins women's judo world title

SALVADOR, Brazil - Ryuji Sonoda (C), Japan women's judo coach, and members of the team celebrate after a 3-2 victory over China in the final handed them the title at the team world championships in Salvador, Brazil, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Murakami wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Kanako Murakami smiles after performing in the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Murakami finished third with a total of 168.04 points.

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Suzuki wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Akiko Suzuki smiles after performing in the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Suzuki won the women's free skate and moved up from fifth in the short program to claim the silver medal with a total of 175.16 points.

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Murakami wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Kanako Murakami performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Murakami finished third with a total of 168.04 points.

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Murakami wins bronze medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Kanako Murakami performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Murakami finished third with a total of 168.04 points.

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Suzuki wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Akiko Suzuki performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Suzuki won the women's free skate and moved up from fifth in the short program to claim the silver medal with a total of 175.16 points.

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Suzuki wins silver medal at Skate Canada

WINDSOR, Canada - Japan's Akiko Suzuki performs during the women's free skate of Skate Canada, the second event of the Grand Prix series, in Windsor, Canada, on Oct. 27, 2012. Suzuki won the women's free skate and moved up from fifth in the short program to claim the silver medal with a total of 175.16 points.

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Protest in China

NINGBO, China - Police take away a demonstrator (2nd from R) during a rally protesting a chemical plant expansion in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Protest in China

NINGBO, China - Photo shows an upturned police vehicle in the eastern China city of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 27, 2012, after a demonstration protesting a local chemical plant expansion project, which they say would harm public health and cause environmental pollution.

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Japan premier in disaster area

MIYAKO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (front center) views disaster areas from the top of a levee in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2012. The areas were hit by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. (File photo)

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Protest in China

NINGBO, China - Protesters rally in front of the city hall against a chemical plant expansion in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Philippine Muslim rebel leader

MAGUINDANAO, Philippines - Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, leader of the Philippine Muslim rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in Maguindanao Province on Mindanao, the Philippines, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Ao fails in 4th defense of WBC super featherweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Fourth-ranked challenger Gamaliel Diaz (L) from Mexico defeats Takahiro Ao (R) by unanimous decision to take over the WBC super featherweight title at Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2012.

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'King Kazu' nets 1st futsal goal

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura (center) celebrates after opening his international futsal account as Japan defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their last warm-up ahead of the Futsal World Cup in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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'King Kazu' nets 1st futsal goal

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura (L) opens his international futsal account as Japan defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their last warm-up ahead of the Futsal World Cup in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Protest in China

NINGBO, China - Police take away a man during a rally protesting a chemical plant construction in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Protest in China

NINGBO, China - Police deploy against protests at a chemical plant construction in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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'King Kazu' nets 1st futsal goal

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Kazuyoshi Miura (L) opens his international futsal account as Japan defeated Ukraine 3-1 in their last warm-up ahead of the Futsal World Cup in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27, 2012.

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Tokyo Skytree

TOKYO, Japan - An Oct. 27, 2012, file photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the 634-meter-tall Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward.