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In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign for a second term to lead the oil-rich north African nation.
Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign for a second term to lead the oil-rich north African nation.
Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner won a legal battle Thursday to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite when an appeals court ruled that such rocks should be considered “immovable property" and part of the land where they are found.
Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner won a legal battle Thursday to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite when an appeals court ruled that such rocks should be considered “immovable property" and part of the land where they are found.
Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all

Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in six weeks, officials said.
Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all

Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in six weeks, officials said.