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Associated PressMaduro Is Declared Winner in Venezuela’s Presidential Election as Opposition Claims Irregularities
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential elec...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan’s Yoshizawa and Akama Win Top 2 Spots in Street Skateboarding at Paris Games, Leal Gets Bronze
PARIS (AP) — Coco Yoshizawa and Liz Akama took gold and silver for Japan in women's street skateb...
July 29, 2024
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General NewsTemperature in Tochigi Pref. hits 41 C; Heatstroke Warnings Issued for Large Swath of Japan (UPDATE 1)
The mercury in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, hit 41.0 C at 2 p.m. on Monday, as temperatures rise acr...
July 29, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Rebounds in Broad-Based Buying after Wall Street Comeback (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday from a three-month low hit in ...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsNo Double-Double Judo Gold for Abe Siblings at Paris Olympics. Hifumi Wins but Uta Has Shocking Loss
PARIS (AP) — Right after Hifumi Abe violently threw his final opponent to the tatami and secured ...
July 29, 2024
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PerspectivesSingle Style / Leaving the Office, Going Freelance: Two Workers Tell Their Stories
A room in a condominium in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, is both home and workplace for Noriko Tak...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsNishikori and Daniel Knocked Out of Doubles in Paris Olympics
PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - Twice gold medallist Andy Murray kept his Olympic dream – and career –...
July 29, 2024
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General NewsYamagata-Shinjo Section on Yamagata Shinkansen Suspended Until Mid-August; Slope Collapsed with Heavy Rain
Services on the Yamagata Shinkansen line between Yamagata and Shinjo stations will be suspended u...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan Frustrate Brazil with Late 2-1 Win, Colombia Outclass New Zealand
PARIS (Reuters) — Brazil missed the chance to secure a quarter-final spot after a late 2-1 loss t...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsLéon Marchand Fulfills the Hopes of His Nation with a Swimming Gold in 400 IM; The Silver Goes to Japan’s Tomoyuki Matsushita
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Leon Marchand carried the comparisons to Michael Phelps and the hopes of ...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan’s Kano Wins Gold in Men’s Epee at Paris Games
PARIS (Reuters) — Koki Kano of Japan won the gold medal in the men's epee individual event at the...
July 29, 2024
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General News2 Killed in Chopper Crash in Fukuoka Pref.
FUKUOKA (Jiji Press) — A helicopter crashed in southwestern Japan Sunday, killing two people aboa...
July 29, 2024
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CompaniesMitsubishi May Join Honda-Nissan Camp on EVs
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is considering joining the camp of Honda Motor Co. a...
July 29, 2024
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MarketsTokyo Stock Briefly Rises over ¥1,000
The Nikkei stock average temporarily sored more than ¥1,000 points on Monday morning from Friday’...
July 29, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsJapan’s Teens Won Gold and Silver Medals in Skateboarding; Yoshizawa won Gold, Akama Got Sliver
Japan’s Coco Yoshida won the gold medal in women’s skateboarding and Liz Akama finished with the ...
July 29, 2024