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ReutersIran’s President Raisi, Foreign Minister Die in Helicopter Crash, Iranian Official Tells Reuters
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died when their helico...
May 20, 2024
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Washington PostWhen Melania Trump Wears a Hat
Who wears a hat anymore?
More than half a century after hats disappeared as an essential ...
May 20, 2024
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Associated PressAirstrike Kills 27 in Central Gaza and Fighting Rages as Israel’s Leaders Are Increasingly Divided
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed 27 people in central Gaza, mostly wo...
May 20, 2024
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Washington PostAmericans Are Down on the Economy (again), with Inflation Topping Election Concerns
After a spurt of optimism, Americans are feeling a little more glum about the economy - again.
May 20, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Retakes 39,000 Level for First Time Since Mid-April (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday, hitting 39,000 points for the firs...
May 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsEarly Summer Festival in Tokyo’s Asakusa Shrine Ends on High Note; Mikoshi Portable Shrines Paraded Through Streets
In high spirits, festivalgoers carry a mikoshi portable shrine out of Asakusa Shrine in Taito War...
May 20, 2024
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Associated PressHelicopter Crash Could Reverberate across the Middle East, Where Iran’s Influence Runs Wide and Deep
JERUSALEM (AP) — The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the...
May 20, 2024
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ReutersIran’s Hardliner President Ebrahim Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash (UPDATE 3)
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helic...
May 20, 2024
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Japan In FocusGinza Building Retains Classical, Elegant Features Such as Manual Elevator for Over 90 Years
In Tokyo's Ginza district lined with modern office buildings, the Okuno Building has retained its...
May 20, 2024
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ReutersSaudi King to Be Treated for Lung Inflammation, State News Agency Says
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi King Salman will undergo a treatment program at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah...
May 20, 2024
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Associated PressOfficial Says Rescuers See Helicopter That Was Carrying Iran’s President, Others at a Distance
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rescuers on Monday found a helicopter that was carrying Irania...
May 20, 2024
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ReutersSaudi Crown Prince Postpones Japan Trip Citing King’s Health, Tokyo Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has postponed his visit to Japan...
May 20, 2024
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BaseballYu Darvish Becomes the Third Japanese-born Pitcher to Reach 200 Career Wins between MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball; Darvish Extends Scoreless Innings Streak to 25 in Padres’ 9-0 Rout of Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Yu Darvish dominated a slumping Braves offense and extended his career-high scorel...
May 20, 2024
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ReutersNew Taiwan President Calls on China to Stop Its Threat (UPDATE 2)
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China on Monday to stop its military and p...
May 20, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Delivers a Walk-Off Single in the 10th Inning of the Dodgers’ 3-2 Win over Cincinnati
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit Sunday, a two-out...
May 20, 2024