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Japan mulls additional release of oil reserves

File photo taken on Aug. 28, 2023, shows the Shibushi National Petroleum Stockpiling Base, straddling the towns of Higashikushira and Kimotsuki in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. Japan is considering an additional release of oil reserves equivalent to 20 days of domestic consumption.

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Leftist-radical group base raided

Riot police break into a facility used by leftist-radical group Zenshinsha in Tokyo on Feb. 28, 2024, after some of its members allegedly tried to disrupt a peace memorial ceremony held in the western Japan city on Aug. 6, 2023, the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city.

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Leftist-radical group base raided

Riot police break into a facility used by leftist-radical group Zenshinsha in Tokyo on Feb. 28, 2024, after some of its members allegedly tried to disrupt a peace memorial ceremony held in the western Japan city on Aug. 6, 2023, the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city.

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Sumo: New ozeki Hoshoryu

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu, newly promoted to the sport's second highest rank of ozeki, attends a press conference at his Tatsunami stable in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of the upcoming autumn grand tournament. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: New ozeki Hoshoryu

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu, newly promoted to the sport's second highest rank of ozeki, attends a press conference at his Tatsunami stable in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of the upcoming autumn grand tournament. (Pool photo)

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Paris Paralympics countdown clock

Photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris shows a countdown clock for the opening of the Paris Paralympics on Aug. 28, 2024.

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Paris Paralympics countdown clock

Photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris shows a countdown clock for the opening of the Paris Paralympics on Aug. 28, 2024.

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Tennis: U.S. Open

Yosuke Watanuki of Japan returns a shot during a U.S. Open men's singles first-round tennis match against Adrian Mannarino of France in New York on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Tennis: U.S. Open

Sho Shimabukuro of Japan hits a forehand during a U.S. Open men's singles first-round tennis match against Hugo Gaston of France in New York on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani (C) of the Los Angeles Angels attempts to beat out a throw to first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies players gather around the pitcher's mound as Shohei Ohtani (back) of the Los Angeles Angels comes up to bat with runners in scoring position during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels draws an intentional walk during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, hitting a sharp grounder past the mound, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, hitting a sharp grounder past the mound, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels walks to the dugout after a pregame warm-up routine at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia players celebrate after beating Georgia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (far R) captures a rebound during the third quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game against Georgia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (R) sinks a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game against Georgia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (L) dribbles the ball during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game against Georgia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Keisei Tominaga trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Togashi (R) trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Kawamura (R) trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Kawamura trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Shuta Hara trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse (L) watches his players training in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Cape Verde's Edy Tavares captures a rebound during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game against Venezuela at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Cape Verde's Edy Tavares (R) puts up a shot during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game against Venezuela at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Cape Verde players (front) celebrate with fans after their win over Venezuela in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Cape Verde players celebrate after their win over Venezuela in a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group F game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Japan PM Kishida treated to grapes

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida eats a muscat grape produced in the western Japan prefecture of Okayama during a meeting with the prefecture's agricultural cooperative officials at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Petunia flowers at eastern Japan park

Petunia flowers are in bloom at Mother Farm theme park in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Petunia flowers at eastern Japan park

Petunia flowers are in bloom at Mother Farm theme park in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023.

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U.S.-China talks

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (far R) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao (2nd from L) hold talks in Beijing on Aug. 28, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Boxing: Ex-Olympic, WBA middleweight champ Murata

File photo taken on Aug. 11, 2012 shows Japanese boxer Ryota Murata posing for a photo with the gold medal following his victory in the men's middleweight final at the London Olympics. Murata, the first Japanese boxer to win both an Olympic gold medal and a professional world title, announced his retirement on March 28, 2023.