Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
TOKYO (news agencies) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. ...
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Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women’s gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics
MINNEnews agenciesOLIS (news agencies) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them.Simone Biles to ...
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report
BANGKOK (news agencies) — Shares fell Thursday in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday ...
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U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
INDIANnews agenciesOLIS (news agencies) — The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — ...
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Stock market today: Global shares edge lower after Wall Street sets more records
HONG KONG (news agencies) — European stocks dropped in early trading and Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday after ...
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As Japan’s yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
TOKYO (news agencies) — A senior member of yakuza was arrested for allegedly stealing Pokemon cards near Tokyo in April, ...
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The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
TOKYO (news agencies) — The U.S. Ambassador to Japan stressed Friday the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment ...
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