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Associated Press
Bangladesh Imposes Nationwide Curfew as Deadly Protests over Government Jobs Escalate
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government late Friday announced a nation...
July 20, 2024
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Associated Press
Russia Convicts US Journalist of Spying in a Trial widely Seen as Politically Motivated
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday o...
July 20, 2024
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Associated Press
Drone Strike by Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Kills 1 Person and Wounds at Least 10 in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv on Fr...
July 20, 2024
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Japan In Focus
Wakayama: Novice Craftsman Becomes Successor in Traditional Japanese Pilgrim Hats Worn on Kumano Kodo Routes
TANABE, Wakayama — A craftsman new to the trade of making traditional hats typically worn by pilg...
July 20, 2024
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Associated Press
Republicans Emerge from Their Convention Thrilled with Trump and Talking about a Blowout Victory
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The last time Republicans gathered for a full convention, they were plagued by i...
July 20, 2024
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Associated Press
Majority of Democrats Think Kamala Harris would Make a Good President, AP-NORC Poll Shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelect...
July 20, 2024
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Associated Press
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the MVP Favorites, But There’s Plenty of Time Left in Baseball’s Award Races
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball's MVP awards, according to the o...
July 20, 2024
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Political Pulse
Data Centers Slurp Up Water to Keep Servers Cool; Essential Infrastructure Has Environmental Impact
In 2023, humanity experienced the hottest summer in history. United Nations Secretary General Ant...
July 20, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Shaken but Not Stirred, Japan Badminton Pair Aims for Paris Gold; Experiencing Earthquake Gave Long-Time Friends Mental Strength to Succeed
In a Toyama Prefecture gym last May, the badminton doubles team of Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi...
July 20, 2024
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Asia-Pacific
Pacific Islands Leaders Not Totally in Tune on China Approach as Meeting Ends in Tokyo; Positions Differ on Treated Water, Joint Drills
The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting wrapped up Thursday in Tokyo with a declaration that expresse...
July 19, 2024
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Science
Namibia Fossil is ‘Swamp Thing’ with Menacing Fangs
You might call it the “swamp thing.” About 280 million years ago, a large creature built somewhat...
July 19, 2024
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Yomiuri Editorial
Infectious Diseases Spreading: Let’s All Get Back into the Habit of Taking Basic Preventive Measures
Various infectious diseases are spreading simultaneously this summer. People may be lowering thei...
July 19, 2024
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Europe
The Government to Assist Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Measures on Wildfires; Experts to be Dispatched
SARAJEVO — The government is planning to help Bosnia-Herzegovina fight wildfires. Foreign Ministe...
July 19, 2024
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Defense & Security
Japan, Taiwan Coast Guards Conduct Joint Exercise; Rescue Operation Simulated Off Boso Peninsula
The coast guards of Japan and Taiwan conducted a joint drill off the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Pref...
July 19, 2024
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Associated Press
Widespread Technology Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, Media Outlets and Companies around the World
WELLINGTON (AP) — A widespread Microsoft outage was disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and ...
July 19, 2024