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Japan's benchmark bond yield rises

A financial data monitor in Tokyo displays the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond at 1.625 percent on Aug. 27, 2025. The yield briefly rose to 1.630 percent the day, its highest level since October 2008.

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Japan's benchmark bond yield rises

A financial data monitor in Tokyo displays the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond at 1.625 percent on Aug. 27, 2025. The yield briefly rose to 1.630 percent the day, its highest level since October 2008.

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Qatar Arc de Triomphe horse race - Paris

Michel Barnier, Christophe de Margerie attending the 87th Arc de Triomphe horserace, one of the world's richest races, at Longchamp Racecourse, near Paris, France, on October 5, 2008. The race, that was sponsored by Qatar for the first time, was won by Aga Khan's horse Zarkava. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bashar Al Assad and Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani attend a camelrace - Palmyra

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian president Bashar Al Assad and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani attend a camelrace in Palmyra, Syria, on October 9, 2008. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration For US Election Day

File photo dated October 11, 2008 - illustration of the New York Stock Exchange, after one of it's worst week in the history of Wall Street in New York City, NY, USA. - American voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose their next president. US election results are sometimes declared within hours of the polls closing, but this year's tight contest could mean a longer wait. Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, the former president, have been running neck-and-neck for weeks. Photo by Dennis Van Tine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hezbollah Announces Naim Qassem as New Leader - Lebanon

Hezbollah has announced the group’s deputy secretary general will become its new head, on October 29, 2024 in Beiruth, Lebanon. Naim Qassem replaces long-term leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in Beirut last month. FILE PHOTO : Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem attend FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorist' and Hezbollah military leader Imad Mughniyeh's funeral in Beirut, Lebanon on February 14, 2008. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hezbollah Announces Naim Qassem as New Leader - Lebanon

Hezbollah has announced the group’s deputy secretary general will become its new head, on October 29, 2024 in Beiruth, Lebanon. Naim Qassem replaces long-term leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in Beirut last month. FILE PHOTO : Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem attend FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorist' and Hezbollah military leader Imad Mughniyeh's funeral in Beirut, Lebanon on February 14, 2008. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Actor Toshiyuki Nishida dies at 76

Japanese actor Toshiyuki Nishida speaks in October 2008 after receiving the Medal with Purple Ribbon. He died aged 76, his agency said on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Lebanon's Hezballah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (L) meets with 'Future' party leader Saad Hariri somewhere in Beirut's southern suburb on October 26, 2008. The meeting is the first between Nasrallah and his main political foe, Hariri, since the war with Israel in summer 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Lebanon's Hezballah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah meets with 'Future' party leader Saad Hariri somewhere in Beirut's southern suburb on October 26, 2008. The meeting is the first between Nasrallah and his main political foe, Hariri, since the war with Israel in summer 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Zohar Chamberlain Regif on the deck of the Ak Deniz, leadership of the Freedom Flotilla in Istanbul, on April 23, 2024. She is an Israeli citizen of Jewish origin born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh near Nazareth who now lives in Germany. She’s a member of the Stirring committee of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. ‘We are embarking on this mission because we believe that a civil society has to act against this genocide. We’ve been sailing doing direct no violent action to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza since 2008, so we’ve been doing this for a long time. We do not believe that History started on the 7th of October, and it’s actually very necessary and lawful , a mission that should have been taken by a lot of governments. We are civil society, with our limited possibilities we will bring aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza and InshAllah we will help to make Palestine free.' Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Detail of Zohar Chamberlain Regif's badge on the deck of the Ak Deniz, leadership of the Freedom Flotilla in Istanbul, on April 23, 2024. She is an Israeli citizen of Jewish origin born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh near Nazareth who now lives in Germany. She’s a member of the Stirring committee of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. ‘We are embarking on this mission because we believe that a civil society has to act against this genocide. We’ve been sailing doing direct no violent action to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza since 2008, so we’ve been doing this for a long time. We do not believe that History started on the 7th of October, and it’s actually very necessary and lawful , a mission that should have been taken by a lot of governments. We are civil society, with our limited possibilities we will bring aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza and InshAllah we will help to make Palestine free.' Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Zohar Chamberlain Regif on the deck of the Ak Deniz, leadership of the Freedom Flotilla in Istanbul, on April 23, 2024. She is an Israeli citizen of Jewish origin born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh near Nazareth who now lives in Germany. She’s a member of the Stirring committee of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. ‘We are embarking on this mission because we believe that a civil society has to act against this genocide. We’ve been sailing doing direct no violent action to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza since 2008, so we’ve been doing this for a long time. We do not believe that History started on the 7th of October, and it’s actually very necessary and lawful , a mission that should have been taken by a lot of governments. We are civil society, with our limited possibilities we will bring aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza and InshAllah we will help to make Palestine free.' Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Zohar Chamberlain Regif on the deck of the Ak Deniz, leadership of the Freedom Flotilla in Istanbul, on April 23, 2024. She is an Israeli citizen of Jewish origin born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh near Nazareth who now lives in Germany. She’s a member of the Stirring committee of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. ‘We are embarking on this mission because we believe that a civil society has to act against this genocide. We’ve been sailing doing direct no violent action to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza since 2008, so we’ve been doing this for a long time. We do not believe that History started on the 7th of October, and it’s actually very necessary and lawful , a mission that should have been taken by a lot of governments. We are civil society, with our limited possibilities we will bring aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza and InshAllah we will help to make Palestine free.' Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom Flotilla Ready To Set Sail For Gaza - Istanbul

Zohar Chamberlain Regif on the deck of the Ak Deniz, leadership of the Freedom Flotilla in Istanbul, on April 23, 2024. She is an Israeli citizen of Jewish origin born and raised in Kibbutz Kfar Hahoresh near Nazareth who now lives in Germany. She’s a member of the Stirring committee of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. ‘We are embarking on this mission because we believe that a civil society has to act against this genocide. We’ve been sailing doing direct no violent action to challenge the Israeli blockade on Gaza since 2008, so we’ve been doing this for a long time. We do not believe that History started on the 7th of October, and it’s actually very necessary and lawful , a mission that should have been taken by a lot of governments. We are civil society, with our limited possibilities we will bring aid and solidarity to the people in Gaza and InshAllah we will help to make Palestine free.' Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diesel XXX 30th Anniversary 'Rock And Roll Circus' Party - New York City

Designer Roberto Cavalli attends the Diesel XXX 30th anniversary 'Rock and Roll Circus' celebration at Pier 3, Brooklyn Waterfront in Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA, on October 11, 2008. Photo by Gregorio Binuya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Socialist Party Rally in Lyon

Martine Aubry and Gerard Collomb before a rally of socialist party in Lyon, France on October 24, 2008. Photo by Vincent Dargent/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare lunch in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compr

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team take a break in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compri

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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Bank of England raises rates to 4 pct

STORY: Bank of England raises rates to 4 pct DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of England 2. various of BoE February press conference 3. various of London streets and supermarket STORYLINE: The Bank of England (BoE) raised its benchmark interest rate on Thursday by half a percentage point to 4 percent, its highest level since autumn 2008. At its meeting on Wednesday, the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in favor of the increase by a majority of 7-2, the bank said in a statement. This is the 10th consecutive rate hike since December 2021 as the BoE continues its fight against inflation, which slowed to 10.5 percent in December 2022 from a 41-year high of 11.1 percent in October. "Global consumer price inflation remains high, although it is likely to have peaked across many advanced economies, including in the United Kingdom (UK)," the BoE said, adding that domestic inflationary pressures have been firmer than expected.

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Dollar rises above 106 yen line in early Tokyo deals

TOKYO, Japan - A bulletin board in Tokyo shows the U.S. dollar trading above the 106 yen line, its first rise above the line since October 2008, in the early morning on Sept. 9, 2014. Finance Minister Taro Aso and economic and fiscal policy minister Akira Amari expressed concern later that day about the recent sharp jump by the dollar to a nearly six-year high against the yen.

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Central banker to run in Fukushima gubernatorial election

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Hachimura, a Bank of Japan official, meets with the press on Aug. 17, 2014, in the city of Fukushima where he announced he will run in October's Fukushima gubernatorial election, the first leadership race since the March 2011 nuclear disaster there. Hachimura, 55, served as the central bank's Fukushima branch manager between 2005 and 2008 and the Reconstruction Agency's policy adviser after the disaster.

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Central banker to run in Fukushima gubernatorial election

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Takeshi Hachimura, a Bank of Japan official who will run in October's Fukushima gubernatorial election, the first leadership race since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami triggered the nuclear crisis there. Hachimura, 55, served as the central bank's Fukushima branch manager between 2005 and 2008 and the Reconstruction Agency's policy adviser after the disaster.

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Prince Mikasa hospitalized

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in October 2008 shows Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito. The 97-year-old youngest brother of the late Emperor Hirohito has been hospitalized after partially losing consciousness at his home Nov. 12, 2013, the Imperial Household Agency said Nov. 13.

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Honda decides to return to Formula One

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2008 shows a Honda Motor Co. car (front) in the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture. Honda has decided to return to Formula One racing in 2015 as an engine supplier to the automaker's former partner McLaren of Britain, people familiar with the plan said on May 15, 2013.

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Dollar tops 102 yen line

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard at a Tokyo office of money broker Gaitame.com Co. shows the U.S. dollar trading above the 102 yen line in the early morning on May 13, 2013. The U.S. currency topped the 102 yen line in the Oceania exchange market that day for the first time since October 2008.

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Honda eyes return to Formula One

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Honda Motor Co. team's racing car taking part in the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix final at Fuji International Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture in October 2008. Honda is considering returning to Formula One motor racing as an engine supplier around 2015, a person familiar with the plan said March 18, 2013.

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2 years after quake

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Aerial photos taken by Kyodo News show Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Fukushima Prefecture in October 2008 (top), on Feb. 26, 2012 (center), about a year after a nuclear crisis triggered by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, and on March 3, 2013. From back to front are the buildings housing the No. 1 to No. 4 reactors. The bottom photo shows a cover on the No. 1 reactor building used to prevent radioactive particles from being dispersed. Cranes are at work at No. 3 and No. 4 reactor buildings.

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Prince Mikasa's heart function deteriorates

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2008 shows Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito. The 96-year-old prince, the youngest brother of Emperor Hirohito, experienced a deterioration of heart function on July 7, 2012, at a hospital in Tokyo and was moved to the intensive care unit, the Imperial Household Agency said early on July 8.

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Subaru Telescope

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2008 shows the Subaru Telescope inside a dome on Hawaii Island. A team of Japanese researchers said April 24, 2012, it has determined the distance of the furthest observed galaxy cluster ever seen from Earth using the telescope.

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Dome housing Subaru Telescope

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2008 shows the dome housing the Subaru Telescope on Hawaii Island. A team of Japanese researchers said April 24, 2012, it has determined the distance of the furthest observed galaxy cluster ever seen from Earth using the telescope.

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Fukushima Daiichi plant in 2008, 2012

TOKYO, Japan - Photos taken from a Kyodo News helicopter show the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in October 2008 (top) before an accident following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the same plant on Feb. 26, 2012 (bottom).

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New levee prevented total power loss at nuclear plant

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2008 shows the Tokai Daini nuclear power plant run by Japan Atomic Power Co. in Ibaraki Prefecture. The plant managed to avoid a total power loss during the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami thanks to a levee the company was reconstructing voluntarily, sources familiar with the matter said Oct. 23, 2011.

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Japan's Subaru telescope suspends operation

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Subaru telescope of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan located on the summit of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii in October 2008. Operation of the telescope has been suspended for repairs due to coolant leak trouble, the observatory said July 5, 2011.

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Japan's Subaru telescope suspends operation

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows an outside view of the Subaru telescope of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan located on the summit of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii in October 2008. Operation of the telescope has been suspended for repairs due to coolant leak trouble, the observatory said July 5, 2011.

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Nuclear woes after quake

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in October 2008 shows the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant's reactors -- (from L front to L back) No. 4, No. 3, No. 2 and No. 1 -- in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan. Troubles at the multiple reactors of the plant have been reported following the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disasters.