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Reuters
Columbia University President Quits, Months after Handling of Gaza War Protests
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday, nearly ...
August 15, 2024
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Reuters
China Resubmits Application to Build Contested Big Embassy in London
LONDON (Reuters) - China has resubmitted plans to build a new large embassy in London, a conteste...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Google Confirms An Iranian Group Is Trying to Access Emails Linked to Both US Presidential Campaigns
NEW YORK (AP) — Google said Wednesday that an Iranian group linked to the country's Revolutionary...
August 15, 2024
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General News
With Typhoon Ampil Approaching Japan, 470 Domestic Flights to and from Haneda, Narita to Be Cancelled Friday
Amid concerns over Typhoon Ampil approaching eastern Japan from Friday to Saturday, All Nippon Ai...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Japan’s First-Ever Megaquake Advisory Brings Worry and Confusion. What Does It Mean?
TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever "meg...
August 15, 2024
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Reuters
Japan’s Nikkei Rises as Solid Economic Growth, US Rate Cues Buoy Sentiment (Update 1)
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, as data showed better-th...
August 15, 2024
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August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Sweet and Salty Deal Worth $30 Billion Would Put M&M’s and Snickers Alongside Cheez-It and Pringles
M&M's maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts, for nearly $30 billio...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Warren Buffett Details Berkshire’s Apple, Chevron and Capital One Sales While Also Buying More Chubb
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett offered more details Wednesday about the stocks he has been sel...
August 15, 2024
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General News
As Typhoon Ampil Approaches Tokyo, Total 20 Japan’s Tohoku Region Shinkansen Services to Be Suspended Friday
A total of 20 Tohoku, Joetsu and Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train services will be suspended from...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Annual US Inflation Falls to 3-year Low, Clearing the Way for the Fed to Begin Cutting Rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in J...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Stonehenge’s ‘Altar Stone’ Originally Came from Scotland and Not Wales, New Research Shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ancient ritual meaning of Stonehenge is still a mystery, but researchers ar...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Ukraine Says It Has Taken More Ground and Prisoners during Its Advance into Russia Border Region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces pushed on with their major cross-border advance into Russia...
August 15, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics
Kishida Meets with Japan’s Paris Olympics Medalists
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday met with 66 Japanese medalists in th...
August 15, 2024
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Associated Press
Hideki Matsuyama’s Caddie Returns Home to Japan after Passport Stolen after Olympics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama is starting the PGA Tour's lucrative postseason without hi...
August 15, 2024