News Today, October 20, 2009

A model presents a creation by Japanese designer Toshikazu Iwaya at a fashion show during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo October 19, 2009.



A model displays a creation by Japanese designer Aya Furuhashi at a fashion show during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo October 19, 2009.



A model displays a creation by Japanese designer Aya Furuhashi at a fashion show during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo October 19, 2009.



Dram chips are displayed inside a computer mall in Taipei October 20, 2009. Tuesday marks the deadline for Taiwan's DRAM companies to submit their proposals to the government to apply for state funds totalling T$30 billion ($930 million) that are aimed at helping the ailing sector recover from its worst-ever downturn.



Journalists view the Toyota Motor Corp's hybrid sedan "Sai" during the news conference in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. Toyota is coming out with a more expensive and bigger hybrid-only model than its popular Prius, the Sai.



Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong waves to journalists as he arrives for the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the House of Representative building in Jakarta October 20, 2009. Yudhoyono is to be sworn in on Tuesday for a second term with an agenda headed by the need to enact bureaucratic reforms, fix infrastructure, amend labor laws, and attract investment.



LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Anthony Mundine of Australia stands on the scales during the weigh-in ahead of his middleweight fight against Alejandro Gustavo of Argentina at the Silverdome on October 20, 2009 in Launceston, Australia.



Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono waves as he arrives at the House of Representative building for his inauguration in Jakarta October 20, 2009. Yudhoyono is to be sworn in on Tuesday for a second term with an agenda headed by the need to enact bureaucratic reforms, fix infrastructure, amend labor laws, and attract investment.



A model presents a creation by Japanese designer Tamae Hirokawa at SOMARTA's fashion show during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo October 20, 2009.



LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Alejandro Gustavo of Argentina stands on the scales during the weigh-in ahead of his middleweight fight against Anthony Mundine of Australia at the Silverdome on October 20, 2009 in Launceston, Australia.



Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd waves to journalists as he arrives for the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the House of Representative building compound in Jakarta October 20, 2009. Yudhoyono is to be sworn in on Tuesday for a second term with an agenda headed by the need to enact bureaucratic reforms, fix infrastructure, amend labor laws, and attract investment.


Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf (43) hands the ball to manager Joe Torre after being relieved in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia.



SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 20: Matt Giteau of the Wallabies prepares during an Australian Wallabies training session at Victoria Barracks on October 20, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.



Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas reacts after hitting the floor hard during the fourth quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in Chicago.



Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose sits on the bench watching his team during the fourth quarter of their preseason NBA basketball game and 101-98 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in Chicago.



Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf left, looks away as manager Joe Torre comes to the mound to relieve him in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia.



Vancouver Canucks' Aaron Rome (R) and Edmonton Oilers' Jean-Francois Jacques collide along the boards during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton October 19, 2009.



Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko take a stroll in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo October 9, 2009, in this photo released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Empress Michiko celebrates her 75th birthday on October 20, 2009. Picture taken October 9, 2009



Empress Michiko plays the piano next to Japanese Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo October 9, 2009, in this photo released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Empress Michiko celebrates her 75th birthday on October 20, 2009. Picture taken October 9, 2009.



Japanese Empress Michiko takes a stroll in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo October 9, 2009, in this photo released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Empress Michiko celebrates her 75th birthday on October 20, 2009. Picture taken October 9, 2009.



A cyclist runs beside the new hybrid passenger vehicle 'Sai' of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor in Tokyo on October 20, 2009. The compact luxury sedan, which features a gasoline-electric hybrid system with a 2.4-liter engine, will go on sale in Japan on December 7 priced at USD 37,500 to USD 47,300 including five-percent consumption tax.