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Associated Press
Harris Offers Proposals to Cut Food and Housing Costs, Trying to Blunt Trump’s Economic Attacks
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals ...
August 17, 2024
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Associated Press
First Case of Polio Confirmed in a 10-Month-Old Child in Gaza, Palestinian Health Officials Say
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian health officials on Friday reported the first case of poli...
August 17, 2024
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Reuters
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Paused with Resumption Planned Next Week
DOHA/CAIRO (Reuters) - Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha paused on Friday with negotiators to meet aga...
August 17, 2024
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Baseball
Seiya Suzuki Hits a Game-Ending Single as the Chicago Cubs Top the Toronto Blue Jays
CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs bea...
August 17, 2024
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Political Pulse
Will Bank of Japan Monetary Tightening Process Be a Third-Time Charm?
Last week, the Tokyo stock market experienced historic volatility. The Bank of Japan’s dialogue w...
August 17, 2024
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Politics & Government
LDP Presidential Election Likely to be Held Sept. 20 or 27; Campaign Period Could Be Extended
Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 are shaping up to be the most likely dates for the Liberal Democratic Party...
August 17, 2024
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Politics & Government
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa to Visit Middle East; Moves by Iran May Disrupt Plans
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa plans to visit the Middle East countries of Qatar and Bahrain late...
August 17, 2024
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General News
Temporary Shopping Mall Opens in Disaster-Hit City; 5 More Scheduled to Open Across Noto Peninsula
NANAO, Ishikawa — A temporary shopping mall opened Friday in the central part of Nanao, Ishikawa ...
August 16, 2024
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Reuters
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected Youngest Thai PM, Braces for Baptism of Fire
BANGKOK, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Thailand's parliament elected political neophyte Paetongtarn Shinawat...
August 16, 2024
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General News
Typhoon Precursors Form in Succession Over Japan’s Southern Sea; Situation Unlikely to Change Soon
Four typhoons including the current Typhoon Ampil — also known as Typhoon No. 7 — formed one afte...
August 16, 2024
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General News
Typhoon Derails Travel Plans During Summer Holidays; Ueno Zoo, Kamogawa Sea World Close on Friday
Typhoon Ampil made its closest approach to in the Kanto region on Friday. It had already disrupte...
August 16, 2024
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General News
Powerful Typhoon Ampil Approaches Chiba Prefecture; Regional Train, Ferry Services Halted or Reduced
Typhoon Ampil, categorized as “very strong” by the Japan Meteorological Agency, moved northward o...
August 16, 2024
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General News
Central Japan Logs 40 C; 145 Spots Mark 35 C or Higher by 2 P.M.
Mino, Gifu Prefecture, logged 40 C on Friday as temperatures surged from the Tokai region to west...
August 16, 2024
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Politics & Government
Foreign Minister Kamikawa Hints at Running for LDP’s Presidency; Ex-Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Seems to Secure Support
Lawmakers aiming to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began preparing Thursday to secure suppo...
August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024