Mariners' Ichiro statue breaks during unveiling in Seattle
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Former Japan star Keisuke Honda signs with club in Singapore Premier League at age 39
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Study to analyze impact of bear sightings on elderly people
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Xi helps Trump on Iran war as China assists in ceasefire bid
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Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
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Hungary’s election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
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Asia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
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