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Associated PressBabe Ruth’s ‘Called Shot’ Jersey Sells at Auction for over $24 Million
DALLAS (AP) — The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he called his shot during the 1932 World Series, hit...
August 26, 2024
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Associated PressChina Opposes US Sanctions on Firms over Alleged Ties to Russia’s War Efforts
BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese c...
August 26, 2024
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Associated PressMember of British Journalist Team Dies after Russian Missile Hits Hotel in Eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A British safety adviser working with a team of journalists was killed after...
August 26, 2024
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Associated PressIsrael and Hezbollah Trade Their Most Intense Fire in Months and Then Pull Back
JERUSALEM (AP) — A round of high-level talks in Cairo meant to bring about a cease-fire and hosta...
August 26, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Stock Average Ends Lower as Stronger Yen Weighs on Exporters (Update 2)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average declined on Monday after two straight sessions of ...
August 26, 2024
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Associated PressChinese Coast Guard Ships Fire Water Cannons and Block Philippine Fisheries Vessel in Disputed Sea
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons and blocked and rammed a Philippine ...
August 26, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsParis Paralympics Flame Lit before Beginning Journey
Two weeks after French swimming star Leon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Pa...
August 26, 2024
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CompaniesSony to Open New Brand Complex Building in Tokyo’s Ginza Next Year; ‘Ginza Sony Park’ to Serve as Brand Hub for Entertainment Businesses
Sony Group Corp. unveiled its new complex building, Ginza Sony Park, to the media on Friday. Loca...
August 26, 2024
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PerspectivesSecrets of Kyoto / Oni: Dreaded Bringers of Plagues, Disasters; Demons that Captured People’s Imaginations
Since ancient times, people in Kyoto have feared oni (demons), invisible beings that bring plague...
August 26, 2024
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EconomyStartup Hub Singapore Working with Japan to Attract Japanese Entrepreneurs; Both Countries Aim to Develop Unicorns
SINGAPORE — Singapore is increasing its status as a startup hub by attracting startup companies f...
August 26, 2024
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CompaniesJapan’s Casio to Launch Durable Clothing Range Inspired by G-Shock Brand; Company to Debut Durable T-Shirt in Late August
Casio Computer Co. will begin selling highly durable clothing products based on concepts establis...
August 26, 2024
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CompaniesJapan’s NTT to Launch AI Firm Supporting Cross-industry AI; NTT AI-CIX to Helps Companies Build Data Infrastructure
NTT Corp. is set to launch a company that incorporates AI systems across different industries and...
August 25, 2024
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Wider WorldEgypt Foreign Minister Seeks ‘Sustainable Ceasefire’ in Gaza, Calls for Immediate End to ‘Provocative Actions’
Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty called on Sunday for a “sustainable and enduring...
August 25, 2024
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TennisUS Open 2024: Naomi Osaka Feels Better as She Returns to the Site of Two of Her Grand Slam Titles
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka is at the U.S. Open to compete for the first time in two years, and s...
August 25, 2024
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General NewsTEPCO Completes 4th Round of FY 2024 Treated Water Release
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said Saturday that it has completed...
August 25, 2024