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[Breaking News]Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

TOKYO, Japan, April 22 Kyodo - A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on the occasion of its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Ichiro Aisawa (C), who heads a cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, speaks during a press conference after the group visited the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, during its three-day spring festival.

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Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

Minoru Kiuchi (R), Japanese economic and fiscal policy minister, meets the press after visiting the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, during its three-day spring festival.

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Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on the occasion of its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (C, L) and Tetsuo Saito (C, R), co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, raise their fists during the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers have joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, wave at the end of the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, holds an inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo to offer prayers during its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2025.

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Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo to offer prayers during its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2025.

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Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers is seen at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 22, 2025, after offering prayers on the occasion of its three-day spring festival.

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows a general view of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows a general view of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows a general view of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky greeting workers at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows a general view of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows a general view of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posing for a photo with Scranton Army Ammunition Plant employees during a tour of the plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows a general view of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky receiving a tour of the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant by Rich Hansen, the Commander's Representative at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant - Scranton

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for a visit of Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA, USA, September 22, 2024. Zelensky toured a Pennsylvania ammunition plant on Sunday as he began a key visit to the United States in which he is expected to present his blueprint to defeat Russia to President Joe Biden and other allies. Zelensky will fully outline his “victory plan”, which includes Kyiv’s long-stated request to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia, to Biden for the first time during the visit before sharing it with both presidential candidates, US lawmakers and international partners, he said. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Congress passes government funding package to avoid shutdown

STORY: U.S. Congress passes government funding package to avoid shutdown SHOOTING TIME: March 8 and Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Senate voting on the bill 2. various of exterior of the U.S. Capitol STORYLINE: The U.S. Congress on Friday approved a bundle of six bills to finance certain sections of the federal government until September, narrowly sidestepping a potential partial shutdown. The U.S. Senate voted 75 to 22 Friday night to approve the package, which cleared the House earlier this week. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk for signing. The latest measure to keep the government funded covers agriculture, energy and the environment, housing, transportation, veterans and the Justice Department through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Lawmakers recently approved stopgap funding measures to prolong the deadlines of March 1 and March 8 until March 8 and March 22, buyi