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ReutersChina Coast Guard Says Monitors Philippine Patrol Boats in Disputed Shoal
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's coast guard said it was monitoring Philippine patrol and fishing vess...
August 5, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapanese Fencers Score Golden Finish at Paris Olympics
PARIS —Japanese fencers made great strides at the Paris Olympics, ending their events with a gold...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressUS and Allies Prepare to Defend Israel as Netanyahu Says It’s Already in ‘Multi-Front War’ with I
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is already in a "multi-front war" with Iran and its proxies, Israe...
August 5, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsMatsuyama’s Notable Work Ethic Pays Off with Japan’s 1st Olympic Medal in Golf; Earns Bronze to Make Up for Tokyo Disappointment
PARIS — With persistence and determination, Hideki Matsuyama assured he would leave Paris with th...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressUkraine’s Zelenskyy Displays Newly Arrived F-16 Fighter Jets to Combat Russia in the Air
SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE (AP) — Ukraine's newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday ...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressAmericans Are ‘Getting Whacked’ by Too Many Laws and Regulations, Justice Gorsuch Says in a New Book
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ordinary Americans are "getting whacked" by too many laws and regulations, Supr...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressWith a $97M Second Weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets a New High Mark for R-rated Films
NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is already the highest-grossing...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressDueling Harris and Trump Rallies in the Same Atlanta Arena Showcase America’s Deep Divides
ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donal...
August 5, 2024
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Average Plunges Record 4,451 Points; U.S. Jobs Data Among Factors Weighing on Tokyo Stock Prices
The benchmark Nikkei 225 plunged a record 4,451.28 points on Monday to close at 31,458.42 as Toky...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressVP’s Campaign Launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ in Push to Win over GOP Voters Put Off by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign on Sunday was launching "Republicans for...
August 5, 2024
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Associated PressJordan’s Top Diplomat Makes Rare Visit to Iran as Fears of a Wider Regional War Soar
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Jordan's foreign minister met Iran's acting foreign minister in Tehran on Sun...
August 5, 2024
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Social SeriesFinding France in Japan / For Those Far from the Olympics, the Art of Cartonnage Brings a Touch of France
The traditional French art of box making, or cartonnage, offers those away from the Olympics an easy...
August 5, 2024
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Markets
Japan’s Nikkei Average Drops Over 4,400 Points, Recording Largest Drop
The Nikkei stock average dropped 4,451.28 points, or more than 12%, to 31,458.42 yen on Monday co...
August 5, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake10％ of Noto Quake Rescue Requests on X Believed Fake; Originator Profile to be Tested as Early as Autumn
About 10% of rescue requests posted on X, formerly Twitter, following a major earthquake that hit...
August 5, 2024
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MarketsJapan’s Nikkei Average Temporarily Drops Over 3,200 Points; Yen Rises to 142 Against Dollar (Update 2)
The Nikkei stock average temporarily dropped over 3,200 points, or about 9%, on Monday compared t...
August 5, 2024