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New Hampshire to commemorate Portsmouth Peace Treaty

CONCORD, United States - New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch (front) signs a bill on Aug. 17, 2010, at Concord, New Hampshire, to designate Sept. 5 as Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day, commemorating the treaty which ended the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War. The memorial day was designated 105 years after Portsmouth, a city in the state, hosted representatives from Japan and Russia to conclude the treaty mediated by then U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

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Minority Uyghur scholar accused of separatism goes on trial

BEIJING, China - File photo taken in June 2010 shows Ilham Tohti, a prominent scholar of China's Uyghur ethnic minority. Tofti, accused of advocating independence for the country's restive Xinjiang region, went on trial on Sept. 17, 2014, amid a stepped-up crackdown on what Beijing says is terrorism committed by separatists.

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'Norwegian Wood' film location

KOBE, Japan - Photo shows the Tonomine highland, a location for some scenes of the film ''Norwegian Wood'' based on Haruki Murakami's novel, in the town of Kamikawa in Hyogo Prefecture on Sept. 17, 2010.

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Ichiro fans wanting season's 200th hits

SEATTLE, United States - Amy Franz (C) holds a handmade paper board called ''Ichi-Meter'' showing the number of hits that Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has belted in the 2010 season at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 17, 2010. Amy and her family are waiting for Ichiro's 200th hit of the season.

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Pyongyang int'l film festival

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Former wrestling star Antonio Inoki of Japan speaks at the opening ceremony of the 12th Pyongyang International Film Festival on Sept. 17, 2010 at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang. Inoki stars in Japanese movie ''Acacia,'' directed by Jinsei Tsuji, which is screening at the weeklong event.

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Pyongyang int'l film festival

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Former wrestling star Antonio Inoki of Japan attends the opening ceremony of the 12th Pyongyang International Film Festival on Sept. 17, 2010 at the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang. Inoki stars in Japanese movie ''Acacia'', directed by Jinsei Tsuji, which is screening at the weeklong event.

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Japan's trade minister Ohata

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese trade minister Akihiro Ohata tries to catch a reporter's question during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010.

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Japan's Justice Minister Yanagida

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida gestures allowing a reporter to ask a question during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010.

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Japan's transport minister Mabuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese transport and tourism minister Sumio Mabuchi smiles during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010.

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Japan's farm minister Kano

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese farm minister Michihiko Kano speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Japan's internal affairs minister Katayama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Yoshiyuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Sengoku

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after retaining the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet the same day.

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Defense Minister Kitazawa at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa speaks at a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after retaining his post in a major Cabinet reshuffle conducted following Prime Minister Naoto Kan's reelection as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan. Kitazawa vowed to tackle the issue of the relocation of a U.S. military base in Okinawa Prefecture in cooperation with local people.

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Japan's education minister Takaki

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese education minister Yoshiaki Takaki speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Japan's environment minister Matsumoto

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese environment minister Ryu Matsumoto speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Japan's farm minister Kano

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese farm minister Michihiko Kano speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Japan's trade minister Ohata

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese trade minister Akihiro Ohata speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet the same day.

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Japan's health minister Hosokawa

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese health and welfare minister Ritsuo Hosokawa speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Finance Minister Noda at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda speaks at a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after retaining his post in a major Cabinet reshuffle conducted following Prime Minister Naoto Kan's reelection as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan. Noda pledged to make best efforts to realize the government's new growth strategy.

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Japan's internal affairs minister Katayama

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Yoshiyuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Yokozuna Hakuho ties Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) slaps down Kotoshogiku at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17, 2010, the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho equaled former yokozuna legend Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak.

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Coach Zaccheroni returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni, head coach of the Japan national soccer team, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010 on returning to Japan with his Italian staff after staying in his home country to obtain his visa. Zaccheroni said he cannot wait to coach the Japanese team.

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Japan's education minister Takaki

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese education minister Yoshiaki Takaki speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's reshuffled Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan poses for a photo session at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after their first meeting.

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Kan reshuffles Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks at a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after reshuffling his Cabinet the same day.

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Japan's environment minister Matsumoto

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese environment minister Ryu Matsumoto speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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New Foreign Minister Maehara at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's new Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara speaks at a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after his appointment in a major Cabinet reshuffle conducted following Prime Minister Naoto Kan's reelection as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan. Maehara said he will focus on economic diplomacy.

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Ozawa rejects party post offer by Kan

TOKYO, Japan - Ruling Democratic Party of Japan heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa speaks at a gathering of the DPJ lawmakers in Moriguchi, Osaka, on Sept. 17, 2010. Ozawa, who lost to Prime Minister Naoto Kan in the party presidential election, declined to accept an offer to become acting party president by Kan.

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New Justice Minister Yanagida at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's new Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida speaks at a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after his appointment in a major Cabinet reshuffle conducted following Prime Minister Naoto Kan's reelection as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan. Yanagida said he will view matters from the public's perspective and remain humble.

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Japan's transport minister Mabuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese transport and tourism minister Sumio Mabuchi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Japan's health minister Hosokawa

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese health and welfare minister Ritsuo Hosokawa speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after taking the post in a reshuffle of Prime Minister Naoto Kan's Cabinet.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's reshuffled Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan pose for a photo session at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010 after their first meeting.

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Two Koreas talk over family reunions

PAJU, South Korea - Red Cross officials from South Korea finish a discussion with North Korean counterparts over temporary reunions of separated families at an office in Paju on Sept. 17, 2010. The two sides agreed to meet again Sept. 24 to try to fix the date and venue.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Sengoku at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku speaks at a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after retaining his post in a major Cabinet reshuffle conducted following Prime Minister Naoto Kan's reelection as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan. Sengoku vowed to coordinate the work of ministries and bureaus in support of Kan.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) chats with Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara before a photo session at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010. Kan reshuffled his Cabinet following his reelection as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

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PM Kan at press conference after Cabinet reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks during a press conference after his Cabinet reshuffle at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010. Kan said Japan's stance on currency market intervention remains intact and rapid moves are undesirable.

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Golfer Ishikawa turns 19

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa blows the candles on a cake to mark his 19th birthday at the Sapporo Golf Club in Hokkaido on Sept. 17, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 73 and was six strokes off the pace after the second round of the ANA Open.

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PM Kan at press conference after Cabinet reshuffle

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks during a press conference after his Cabinet reshuffle at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010. Kan said Japan's stance on currency market intervention remains intact and rapid moves are undesirable.

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Two Koreas talk over family reunions

PAJU, South Korea - Red Cross officials from South Korea talk to reporters after meeting with North Korean counterparts over temporary reunions of separated families at an office in Paju on Sept. 17, 2010. The two sides agreed to meet again Sept. 24 to try to fix the date and venue.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's reshuffled Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan line up for a photo session at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010 after their first meeting.

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Golfer Ueda in Tokai Classic

MIHAMA, Japan - Japanese golfer Momoko Ueda assesses conditions on the green at the 18th hole during the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Minami-Aichi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 17, 2010. Ueda shot a 3-under 69 to tie for seventh after the first day of the tournament.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's reshuffled Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan poses for a photo session at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010, after their first meeting.

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Coach Zaccheroni returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Alberto Zaccheroni (C), head coach of the Japan national soccer team, poses with his Italian staff at a photo session in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010 after returning to Japan. Zaccheroni, who was staying in his home country to obtain his visa, said he cannot wait to coach the Japanese team.

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Yukie Chiri memorial hall founded

SAPPORO, Japan - Members of the Ainu indigenous group perform a ceremony at a newly built hall to commemorate the work of Yukie Chiri, a pioneer in making written records of Ainu oral tradition, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, on Sept. 17, 2010. The hall named ''Chiri Yukie Gin no Shizuku'' is scheduled to open from Sept. 19.

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Yokozuna Hakuho ties Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho who matched former yokozuna legend Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak on Sept. 17, 2010, during the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Yokozuna Hakuho ties Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) slaps down Kotoshogiku at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 17, 2010, on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, matching former yokozuna legend Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C), Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (R) and Michihiko Kano (L), farm minister, wait for the start of the first Cabinet meeting since the reshuffle at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010. Kan reshuffled his Cabinet after he was reelected as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

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Yokozuna Hakuho ties Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan with a smile after tying former yokozuna legend Chiyonofuji's 53-bout winning streak by defeating Kotoshogiku on Sept. 17, 2010, on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Golfer Yokomine in Tokai Classic

MIHAMA, Japan - Japanese golfer Sakura Yokomine tees off on the third hole during the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Minami-Aichi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 17, 2010. Yokomine shot a 6-under 66 to tie for first place after the first day of the tournament.

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Kan reshuffles Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan leaves his office for an attestation ceremony of his reshuffled Cabinet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010.