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General News
Photo Exhibition of Abductee Megumi Yokota Opens in Tokyo; Oct. 5 will Mark 60th Birthday
The 60th birthday of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korean agents when she was 13, will...
September 4, 2024
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Associated Press
A Boat with Dozens of Migrants Rips Apart in the English Channel off France, Killing 12
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — A boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as t...
September 4, 2024
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Japan In Focus
Floating Lanterns Carry Away Souls of Departed in Tochigi Pref. City; Closing out Bon Holiday Events
ASHIKAGA, Tochigi — Toro-nagashi, a lantern-floating event to soothe the souls of the dead, was h...
September 4, 2024
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Associated Press
Pope has Packed First Day in Indonesia with Visits to President, Clergy in Test of Stamina, Health
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Pope Francis is opening his visit to Indonesia with a packed first day ...
September 4, 2024
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Associated Press
Former Aide to 2 New York Governors is Charged with Being an Agent of the Chinese Government
A former aide to two New York governors was charged Tuesday with acting as an illegal agent of th...
September 4, 2024
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Associated Press
U.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 Press
This 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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Baseball
Mets’ 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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Baseball
Shohei 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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Sumo
The 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 Sports
Inoue 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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Reuters
Japan’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 & Paralympics
Para 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 & Paralympics
Japan 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-Pacific
Taiwan 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