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War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Combination photos show an anti-Japan demonstration (top) in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2012, the 81st anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China, and the same location a year later on Sept. 18, 2013 (bottom).

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War anniversary in China

SHENYANG, China - Combination photos show police officers standing guard (top) outside a Japanese restaurant in Shenyang in China's Liaoning Province on Sept. 18, 2012, the 81st anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China, and the same location a year later on Sept. 18, 2013 (bottom).

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Venezuela mobile grocery

CARACAS, Venezuela - Photo taken Sept. 18, 2012, shows a mobile grocery in central Caracas, Venezuela. The shop sells foodstuff at low prices with government support.

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Vessels near Senkakus

TOKYO, Japan - A file photo taken from a Kyodo News aircraft on Sept. 18, 2012, shows the Chinese marine surveillance ship Haijian 50 (front) and the Japan Coast Guard patrol ship Motobu running side by side in a contiguous zone west of Japanese-controlled waters around Uotsuri Island, one of the Senkaku Islands in the East Japan Sea.

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N.Y. Times reports document mentioning Jesus wife

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows the website of the New York Times on Sept. 18, 2012, reporting on an ancient document mentioning the "wife" of Jesus Christ.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Protesters hold up portraits of Communist China's founder Mao Zedong and late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (center R) during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Anti-U.S. protest in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Muslims hold a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok on Sept. 18, 2012, to condemn a film made in the United States that is regarded as mocking the Prophet Muhammad.

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Chinatown in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2012, shows a street in Yokohama's Chinatown, where a banner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, as well as the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is displayed. A row between Japan and China over disputed islands in the East China Sea has led to a decline in tourism and sparked concern in Chinatowns across Japan.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

SHANGHAI, China - People stage an anti-Japan demonstration near the Japanese Consulate General (R back) in Shanghai on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Patents on cancer-free stem cell technology OK'd

KYOTO, Japan - Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka (C) speaks at a press conference in Kyoto on Sept. 18, 2012, after a total of four patents were registered in Japan and the United States on a technology to create stem cells without the use of a gene that may cause cancer.

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Anti-U.S. protest in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Muslims hold a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok on Sept. 18, 2012, to condemn a film made in the United States that is regarded as mocking the Prophet Muhammad.

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Patents on cancer-free stem cell technology OK'd

KYOTO, Japan - Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka speaks at a press conference in Kyoto on Sept. 18, 2012, after a total of four patents were registered in Japan and the United States on a technology to create stem cells without the use of a gene that may cause cancer.

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Patents on cancer-free stem cell technology OK'd

KYOTO, Japan - Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka speaks at a press conference in Kyoto on Sept. 18, 2012, after a total of four patents were registered in Japan and the United States on a technology to create stem cells without the use of a gene that may cause cancer.

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Volkswagen's new subcompact "up!"

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Volkswagen "up!" subcompact which the Japanese unit of the German automaker said on Sept. 18, 2012, it will begin selling in Japan on Oct. 1.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Protesters hold up a banner with a message reading "Chairman Mao, please wake up," during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Japan-China territorial row

NAHA, Japan - The Japan Coast Guard patrol ship Aso leaves a port in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 18, 2012, for waters near the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as the Diaoyu Islands. Chinese marine surveillance ships entered the contiguous zone near the islands the same day.

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Business leaders criticize gov't nuclear power phaseout policy

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Yasuchika Hasegawa, chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, and Tadashi Okamura, chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, jointly hold a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2012. The leaders of the Japan's three major business groups criticized the government for setting a target of completely phasing out nuclear power, warning it will seriously affect the economy.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - A protester holds up a placard calling for a boycott of Japanese goods during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - A protester holds up a defaced picture of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda during an anti-Japan demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. There have been widespread demonstrations in China since the Japanese government purchased three of the main islands in the Japan-controlled Senkaku group in the East China Sea, which are claimed by China, where they are referred to as Diaoyu.

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Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill answers reporters' questions in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2012, after meeting Japanese Emperor Akihito. The patriarch is visiting Japan to commemorate the centennial of the death of Saint Nicholas, who introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church to Japan.

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Business leaders criticize gov't nuclear power phaseout policy

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, speaks at a press conference held by Japan's three major business groups in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2012. Leaders of the business groups criticized the government for setting a target of completely phasing out nuclear power, warning it will seriously affect the economy.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

SHANGHAI, China - Armed police officers guard the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai as participants hold up portraits of Communist China's founder Mao Zedong during an anti-Japanese demonstration on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

SHANGHAI, China - Participants carry a sign and banner reading "rational patriotism" during an anti-Japanese demonstration near the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

SHANGHAI, China - Participants in an anti-Japanese demonstration gather near the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

SHENYANG, China - Participants burn a Japanese national flag during an anti-Japanese demonstration in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Participants hold up portraits of Communist China's founder Mao Zedong and a banner reading "national disgrace day" during an anti-Japanese demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Participants hold up portraits of Communist China's founder Mao Zedong during an anti-Japanese demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Japan's two nuclear safety bodies to be scrapped

TOKYO, Japan - Nuclear Safety Commission Chairman Haruki Madarame speaks during the last meeting of the panel in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2012. The NSC and the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, Japan's key government entities that have been in charge of nuclear safety regulations, are set to be scrapped prior to the launch of a new regulatory authority.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Participants hold Chinese national flags during an anti-Japanese demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - Participants hold Chinese national flags during an anti-Japanese demonstration in front of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, the anniversary of a 1931 incident that led to Japan's invasion of China. Widespread demonstrations in China were triggered by Japan's purchase of three of the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, called the Diaoyu Islands in China, which also claims them.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - A Seven-Eleven Japan Co. convenience store is seen temporarily closed in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, for safety reasons as anti-Japan demonstrations were held in the capital and elsewhere in China.

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Anti-Japan protests in China

BEIJING, China - A Seven-Eleven Japan Co. convenience store is seen temporarily closed in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2012, for safety reasons as anti-Japan demonstrations were held in the capital and elsewhere in China.