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Leprosy patient shows amputated leg in Morocco

CASABLANCA, Morocco - A leprosy patient shows his amputated leg on a bed at a medical facility in a Casablanca suburb in Morocco on Oct. 29, 2014. In the Middle East and North Africa, people with the disease, also known as Hansen's disease, continue to suffer from insufficient medical care and social discrimination.

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Leprosy patients sit on beds in Casablanca suburb

CASABLANCA, Morocco - Leprosy patients sit on beds at a medical facility in a Casablanca suburb in Morocco on Oct. 29, 2014. In the Middle East and North Africa, people with the disease, also known as Hansen's disease, continue to suffer from insufficient medical care and social discrimination.

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Ex-weekly mag photographer focuses on Okinawa

TOKYO, Japan - Michio Washio, a photographer who used to work for the now defunct "Focus" weekly photo magazine, poses in this file photo taken on Oct. 29, 2014. He has published a collection of photos extensively taken in Okinawa, southwestern Japan, since around 2011.

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Grocery store in Tehran under economic embargo

TEHRAN, Iran - A store manager (R) and an employee stand in front of shelves displaying commodities in Tehran on Oct. 29, 2014, as Iran continues nuclear talks with the European Union and the United States under the pressure of the West-imposed economic embargo.

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Man gets int'l food award for coaching rice farm tech

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese rice planting expert Tatsushi Tsuboi gets the Niigata International Food Award from a foundation in Niigata, northwestern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2014, for his effort to propagate rice cultivation technology in developing countries mainly in Asia and Africa for over 30 years.

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Hello Kitty events in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, United States - Visitors to the "Hello Kitty Con 2014" pose for photos in front of an installation in the shape of a large coin purse bearing an image of Hello Kitty at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2014. The first-ever Hello Kitty convention celebrated the feline character's 40th anniversary.

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Hello Kitty events in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, United States - A girl sits by Hello Kitty at the first-ever Hello Kitty convention, called the "Hello Kitty Con 2014," at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2014. The convention celebrated the feline character's 40th anniversary.

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TV personality Imoto's photo exhibition starts in Tottori Pref.

YONAGO, Japan - Popular TV personality Ayako Imoto's photo exhibition starts on Oct. 29, 2014, at Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography in her hometown of Hoki, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan.

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Dutch royal couple attend luncheon at Imperial Palace

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito (2nd from R) and Empress Michiko (R) welcome Dutch King Willem-Alexander (L) and Queen Maxima at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014, as the Dutch royal couple arrive for a luncheon party. The royal couple arrived in Japan Oct. 28 as a state guest and will stay through Nov. 2. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Dutch royal couple attend luncheon at Imperial Palace

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito (2nd from R) and Empress Michiko (R) greet Dutch King Willem-Alexander (L) and Queen Maxima at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014, as the Dutch royal couple arrive for a luncheon party. The royal couple arrived in Japan Oct. 28 as a state guest and will stay through Nov. 2. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Hello Kitty convention to be held in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - A girl sits by Hello Kitty at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2014, when guests were invited to the first-ever Hello Kitty Convention a day before the event starts for a four-day run. The convention will be held to celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th birthday.

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Hello Kitty convention to be held in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - A mother and her daughter visit the first-ever Hello Kitty Convention at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2014, when guests were invited to the event a day before it starts for a four-day run. The convention will be held to celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th birthday.

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Theme song dedicated to 'Hello Kitty'

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese rock band "X Japan" songwriter Yoshiki performs a theme song for the globally known character "Hello Kitty" in Los Angeles on Oct. 29, 2014, on the eve of the character's 40th anniversary event.

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Problem gambling: possible side effect of casino

TOKYO, Japan - Yasunobu Komoto, director of the psychiatric department at the Kurihama Medical Addiction Center of the National Hospital Organization, warns of the danger of gambling in an interview in Yokosuka, southwest of Tokyo, on Oct. 29, 2014, in reference to a plan to legalize casinos in Japan.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - A Kansas City Royals fan sheds tears after the team lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Kansas City Royals' fans look dejected after the team lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Kansas City Royals' cheerleaders look dejected after the team lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - San Francisco Giants' fans celebrate after the team beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series to win the title at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants pitches in Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. Bumgarner pitched five scoreless innings from the fifth inning, contributing to his team's 3-2 victory.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) celebrates with catcher Buster Posey after beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Fans of the Kansas City Royals react after the team lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Kansas City Royals players react after losing to the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Narita airport to open terminal for LCCs in April

NARITA, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 29, 2014 shows Terminal 3 of Narita airport near Tokyo, under construction to open as an exclusive facility for low-cost carriers on April 8, 2015. It will consist of a three-story building and a two-story satellite and have a total floor area of 66,000 square meters.

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Narita airport to open terminal for LCCs in April

NARITA, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 29, 2014 shows Terminal 3 of Narita airport near Tokyo, under construction to open as an exclusive facility for low-cost carriers on April 8, 2015. It will consist of a three-story building and a two-story satellite and have a total floor area of 66,000 square meters.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Michael Morse of the San Francisco Giants hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The Giants beat the Royals 3-2 to clinch the series.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Michael Morse of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after hitting an RBI single in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. Royals pitcher Kelvin Herrera is also seen. The Giants beat the Royals 3-2 to clinch the series.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Michael Morse of the San Francisco Giants hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The Giants beat the Royals 3-2 to clinch the series.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals rounds the bases to home from first base, scoring on a double from Alex Gordon, during the second inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The Giants beat the Royals 3-2 to clinch the series.

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Giants win World Series

KANSAS CITY, United States - Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals scores on a double from Alex Gordon during the second inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. At left is Giants catcher Buster Posey. The Giants beat the Royals 3-2 to clinch the series.

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Basel striker Kakitani in action against Wohlen

WOHLEN, Switzerland - Japanese striker Yoichiro Kakitani of FC Basel controls the ball during a Swiss Cup match against FC Wohlen in Wohlen, Switzerland, on Oct. 29, 2014. Basel won 3-1.

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World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - Illustrator Hideshi Yokoyama, who is visiting the United States from Japan to support the Kansas City Royals, holds illustrations of outfielder Norichika Aoki (L) and infielder Eric Hosmer at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014, ahead of Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - Tim Hudson of the San Francisco Giants starts Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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Nishikori into Paris Masters 3rd round

PARIS, France - U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan stretches for a return against Tommy Robredo of Spain during his opening match at the Paris Masters on Oct. 29, 2014, in Paris. Nishikori won 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the third round.

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Nishikori into Paris Masters 3rd round

PARIS, France - U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot against Tommy Robredo of Spain during his opening match at the Paris Masters on Oct. 29, 2014, in Paris. Nishikori won 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the third round.

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World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - Jeremy Guthrie of the Kansas City Royals starts Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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AC Milan striker Honda in action against Cagliari

CAGLIARI, Italy - Japanese striker Keisuke Honda (R) of AC Milan takes a shot in the first half of a Serie A match against Cagliari Calcio in Cagliari, Italy, on Oct. 29, 2014. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

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World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - A fan of the Kansas City Royals cheers for the team in an outfit incorporating elements of the team's lion mascot at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014, ahead of Game 7 of the World Series against the San Francisco Giants. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, United States - A fan of the San Francisco Giants spreads a flag to support the team at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 29, 2014, ahead of Game 7 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. The two teams had won three games apiece heading into the series' decisive Game 7.

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Hawks beat Tigers in Japan Series Game 4

FUKUOKA, Japan - The Softbank Hawks' Akira Nakamura belts a three-run sayonara home run in the 10th inning of the Japan Series championship Game 4 against the Hanshin Tigers at Yafuoku Dome in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Oct. 29, 2014. The Hawks won 5-2, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.

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Hawks beat Tigers in Japan Series Game 4

FUKUOKA, Japan - The Softbank Hawks' Akira Nakamura belts a three-run sayonara home run in the 10th inning of the Japan Series championship Game 4 against the Hanshin Tigers at Yafuoku Dome in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Oct. 29, 2014. The Hawks won 5-2, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.

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Hawks beat Tigers in Japan Series Game 4

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks players hail Akira Nakamura (60), who belted a three-run sayonara home run in the 10th inning of the Japan Series championship Game 4 against the Hanshin Tigers at Yafuoku Dome in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Oct. 29, 2014. The Hawks won 5-2, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.

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Crown Princess Masako attends state banquet

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Princess Masako attends a state banquet for Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014. At the banquet, Emperor Akihito expressed hope for Japan and the Netherlands to further strengthen their ties despite damage to the relationship due to World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor Akihito, Dutch King Willem-Alexander drink toasts

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Dutch King Willem-Alexander drink a toast during a state dinner at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Emperor, empress host banquet for Dutch royal couple

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie (L) are welcomed by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for a state banquet held in honor of visiting Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Gov. Masuzoe, Berlin Mayor Wowereit shake hands

BERLIN, Germany - Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe (L) and Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit shake hands in the German city on Oct. 29, 2014, during Masuzoe's visit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the conclusion of a friendship agreement between the two cities.

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IRFC chief calls for more manpower to fight Ebola scare

TOKYO, Japan - Elhadj As Sy, secretary general of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, calls for more medical workers to fight the Ebola fever outbreak at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Japan Series Game 4 held in Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan - The Hanshin Tigers' Kosuke Fukudome hits the equalizer in the third inning of Game 4 of the Japan Series against the Hanshin Tigers at Yafuoku Dome in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Oct. 29, 2014. The Hawks took a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Hagino rewrites own mark in 200 IM at World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Oct. 29, 2014, at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center in Japan shows Asian Games MVP Kosuke Hagino swimming to rewrite his own national record en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley at a short-course World Cup.

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Japan, N. Korea hold talks

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Junichi Ihara, Japan's top diplomat for Asian affairs, meets with reporters after completing talks with North Korean officials in Pyongyang on Oct. 29, 2014.

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State banquet to welcome Dutch royal couple

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, visiting Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, and Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako raise their glasses during a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2014. (Pool photo)