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Putin at APEC summit

MOSCOW, Russia - File photo shows Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at a press conference after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Vladivostok, the Russian Far East, on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Sentence over 2008 Akihabara rampage

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Sept. 9, 2012, shows an intersection in Tokyo's Akihabara district, site of a stabbing rampage in 2008. The Tokyo High Court on Sept. 12, 2012, upheld the death sentence given to Tomohiro Kato, a 29-year-old man, for killing seven people and injuring 10 others in the rampage.

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Masked wrestler elected to city council

OSAKA, Japan - Undated file photo shows masked wrestler Super Delfin ne Hiroto Wakita. He was elected as a member of the municipal assembly of Izumi in Osaka Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during a U.S. Open men's singles semifinal against Spain's David Ferrer in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Djokovic won 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, advancing to the final against Britain's Andy Murray.

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Djokovic advances to U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a shot during a U.S. Open men's singles semifinal against Spain's David Ferrer in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Djokovic won 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, advancing to the final against Britain's Andy Murray.

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Azarenka fails to win U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Victoria Azarenka of Belarus plays a shot during the U.S. Open women's singles final against Serena Williams of the United States in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States holds up the winner's trophy after defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles final at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States sits on the court after defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States (R) with the winner's trophy and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus with the runner-up plate stand together after their singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States plays a shot against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during their women's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Serena Williams wins U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States jumps for joy after defeating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 9, 2012. Williams won the title 6-2, 2-6, 7-5.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Britain's Prince Edward (back) and Sir Philip Craven (2nd from back), president of the International Paralympic Committee, attend the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Eduardo Paes (L), the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, host city of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, carries the Paralympic Flag, which was passed over from London Mayor Boris Johnson (R), during the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - British rock band Coldplay performs during the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Paralympics closing ceremony

LONDON, Britain - British rock band Coldplay performs during the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Quake in Yunnan

YILIANG, China - A camp is set up on Sept. 9, 2012, after powerful earthquakes in Yiliang County in Yunnan Province, southwestern China.

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (front L) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Myung Bak before an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Quake in Yunnan

YILIANG, China - Survivors ask a medical adviser for advice about their injuries on Sept. 9, 2012, after powerful earthquakes in Yiliang County in Yunnan Province, southwestern China.

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U.S. Ospreys in Japan

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Osprey military aircraft temporarily stationed at the U.S. Marine Corps' Iwakuni Air Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Protest in Okinawa against Osprey deployment

GINOWAN, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tens of thousands of people gathering for a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in the city in the face of a series of problems involving the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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U.S. Ospreys in Japan

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Osprey military aircraft temporarily stationed at the U.S. Marine Corps' Iwakuni Air Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2012.

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda answers reporters' questions after an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Protest in Okinawa against Osprey deployment

GINOWAN, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tens of thousands of people gathering for a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in the city in the face of a series of problems involving the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Participants of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit end a photo session in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Participants of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit attend a photo session in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo)

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Protest in Tokyo against Osprey deployment

TOKYO, Japan - People gather for a rally near the Diet building in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture amid safety concerns over the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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Arimura wins first Japanese major at Japan LPGA C'ship

KOKA, Japan - Chie Arimura kisses the victor's trophy after winning her first Japanese major with a 13-under-par 275 at the Japan LPGA Championship at Tarao Country Club's West Course in Shiga Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2012.

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"Research whaling" in Hokkaido

KUSHIRO, Japan - A minke whale is caught and landed in Kushiro, Hokkaido, as part of so-called research whaling on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Protest in Tokyo against Osprey deployment

TOKYO, Japan - People gather for a rally near the Diet building in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture amid safety concerns over the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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Protest in Okinawa against Osprey deployment

GINOWAN, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tens of thousands of people gathering for a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in the city in the face of a series of problems involving the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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Protest in Okinawa against Osprey deployment

GINOWAN, Japan - Tens of thousands of people gather for a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in the city in the face of a series of problems involving the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Consulate General in Vladivostok on Sept. 9, 2012. Clinton was in the Russian Far East city to attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit.

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Protest in Okinawa against Osprey deployment

GINOWAN, Japan - Tens of thousands of people gather for a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Sept. 9, 2012, to protest against the planned deployment of the U.S. Osprey military aircraft at the Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in the city in the face of a series of problems involving the tilt-rotor aircraft.

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (front L) and South Korean President Lee Myung Bak (front R) attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (front) attends an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC summit in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - An Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit is held in Vladivostok in the Russian Far East on Sept. 9, 2012. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Skymark to launch flights at Kansai airport

IZUMISANO, Japan - Skymark Airlines Inc. President Shinichi Nishikubo speaks during a press conference in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, on Sept. 9, 2011. Nishikubo said the airline will start flight services linking Kansai International Airport near Osaka with Sapporo and Naha in May 2012. Skymark quit the western Japan airport in 2006.