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Associated PressU.S. Charges Hamas Leader, Other Militants in Connection with Oct. 7 Massacre in Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against Hamas leader ...
September 4, 2024
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Associated PressThis Fall, Hollywood Tries to Balance Box Office with the Ballot Box
NEW YORK (AP) — Three weeks after the U.S. presidential election in November, Ridley Scott will p...
September 4, 2024
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BaseballMets’ Kodai Senga Eyes Return This Season, Open to Bullpen Role
NEW YORK (AP) — Kodai Senga hopes to pitch again for the New York Mets this season — perhaps even...
September 4, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani, Angels Fans Can Get “Closure” in Slugger’s Return to Big a with Dodgers, Roberts Says
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has returned to the stadium and the city where he did just a...
September 4, 2024
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SumoThe Sumo Scene / For Popular Ex-Ozeki Asanoyama, This Drop in Rank Was Not of His Own Doing
As the long summer vacation comes to an end, we can start preparing for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tou...
September 4, 2024
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Other SportsInoue Remains Undisputed World Super-Bantam Champ after Doheny Quits with Injury
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue remained the undisputed world super-bantamweig...
September 4, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Falls Most in a Month as US Slowdown Fears Resurface (Update 2)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 4% on Wednesday, as chip-related st...
September 4, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsPara Swimmer Takayuki Suzuki Wins Bronze Medal in Men’s 200m Freestyle S4 at Paris Paralympics
PARIS — Para swimmer Takayuki Suzuki won the bronze medal in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke SB3 ...
September 4, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan Falls to Brazil in Women’s Goalball Quarterfinals
Japan lost to Brazil with 2-0 in the women’s goalball quarterfinal at the Paris Paralympics on Tu...
September 4, 2024
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Asia-PacificTaiwan Military Report Warns of China’s Capabilities; Landing Called Possible, But Full Invasion Less Likely
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s annual military report contains analysis that although the Chinese military has...
September 4, 2024
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FashionEnvironmentally Friendly Attire Showcased at Tokyo Fashion Week; Brand Displays Clothes Dyed with Low-Water Technology
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo for the spring and summer 2025 season opened on Monday, with about 30 ...
September 4, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentSolar Panel Recycling Could Soon Be Mandatory in Japan; Mass Disposal in 2030s Poses Environmental Threat
The government plans to make it mandatory to recycle solar panels, it has been learned. While the...
September 3, 2024
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Associated PressPope Opens Asia Odyssey with Stop in Indonesia to Rally Catholics, Hail Religious Freedom Tradition
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday at the start of the longes...
September 3, 2024
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Associated PressFierce Storm Blows out of Northern Philippines after Leaving 14 Dead in Landslides and Floods
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fierce storm was blowing out of the northern Philippines Tuesday aft...
September 3, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsKarasawa Fisnishes in 4th in 1,500 T11 Final; Does Not Add Medal to 5,000 T11 Silver
Kenya Karasawa missed out on a medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T11 final at the Paris Paralympics ...
September 3, 2024