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US: D.C. Protest Marks One Year Since Trump Re-Election 3

Thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 5, one year after President Donald Trump’s reelection.

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US: D.C. Protest Marks One Year Since Trump Re-Election

Thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 5, one year after President Donald Trump’s reelection.

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US: D.C. Protest Marks One Year Since Trump Re-Election 2

Thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 5, one year after President Donald Trump’s reelection.

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Wall Street Hits Record High After Trump Election Win - NYC

A trader works on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on November 6, 2024. U.S. stocks surged to record highs on Wednesday following Republican Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, which marks his return to the White House. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wall Street Hits Record High After Trump Election Win - NYC

A trader walks past trading posts on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on November 6, 2024. U.S. stocks surged to record highs on Wednesday following Republican Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, which marks his return to the White House. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wall Street Hits Record High After Trump Election Win - NYC

A trader walks past trading posts on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on November 6, 2024. U.S. stocks surged to record highs on Wednesday following Republican Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, which marks his return to the White House. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration For US Election Day

File photo dated June 6, 2024 - American flag. Commemoration at Normandy American Cemetery marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during the World War II. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe. Colleville-sur-mer, Normandy. - 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 Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration For US Election Day

File photo dated June 6, 2024 - American flag. Commemoration at Normandy American Cemetery marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during the World War II. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe. Colleville-sur-mer, Normandy. - 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 Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration For US Election Day

File photo dated June 6, 2024 - American flag. Commemoration at Normandy American Cemetery marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during the World War II. This event ultimately led to the liberation of Europe. Colleville-sur-mer, Normandy. - 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 Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

- Port workers participate in a strike at Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

- Port workers participate in a strike at Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port Houston in Texas, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

- Port workers participate in a strike at Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port Houston in Texas, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port Houston in Texas, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port Houston in Texas, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port of Houston in Texas, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ports Strike Causes First Shutdown In Almost 50 Years - USA

Port workers participate in a strike at the Port of Houston in Texas, the United States, on October 1, 2024. About 45,000 port workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday as a midnight deadline for a new labor deal over wages and automation had passed. Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the east and gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. The action marks the first such shutdown in almost 50 years. Photo by Chengyue Lao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK parliament dissolves ahead of July general election

STORY: UK parliament dissolves ahead of July general election SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024/FILE DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (courtesy of 10 Downing Street) 3. various of British parliament House of Commons (file of May 2024) 4. various of British parliament building STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "The British parliament dissolved on Thursday in anticipation of the general election scheduled for July 4. The dissolution marks the conclusion of all parliamentary activities in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords." Campaigning has officially kicked off as 650 parliamentary seats in the Commons became vacant at one minute past midnight (2301 GMT) according to the electoral schedule. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced last week that the country will hold a general election on July 4. The Conserv

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General Election - Dhaka

An official marks a voter's thumb at a polling center during the 12th national general election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07 January 2024. The last general election in Bangladesh was held in 2018. People vote to select members of the national parliament, also known as Jatiya Sangsad. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Election - Dhaka

An official marks a voter's thumb at a polling center during the 12th national general election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07 January 2024. The last general election in Bangladesh was held in 2018. People vote to select members of the national parliament, also known as Jatiya Sangsad. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Election - Dhaka

An official marks a voter's thumb at a polling center during the 12th national general election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07 January 2024. The last general election in Bangladesh was held in 2018. People vote to select members of the national parliament, also known as Jatiya Sangsad. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Election - Dhaka

An official marks a voter's thumb at a polling center during the 12th national general election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 07 January 2024. The last general election in Bangladesh was held in 2018. People vote to select members of the national parliament, also known as Jatiya Sangsad. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three years on, Capitol riot continues to fuel U.S. political turmoil

STORY: Three years on, Capitol riot continues to fuel U.S. political turmoil SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of supporters of Donald Trump broke into the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021 (file) 2. various of the U.S. Capitol building (file) 3. various of the U.S. Supreme Court (file) 4. various of Donald Trump (file) STORYLINE: Saturday marks the three-year anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot. Three years on, the riot's fallout continues to fuel political turmoil in the country, which could further intensify divisions between the Democrats and the Republicans. On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of supporters of then President Donald Trump violently broke into the Capitol building and interrupted the certifying process of the 2020 presidential election, after Trump refused to concede the election result. The deadly attack killed five people and injured hundreds more. Over 1,200 individuals have been charged with federa

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

Supporters of former President Donald J. Trump gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People on sides of the issue gather outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

Trump supporters outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People protest against former President Donald J. Trump outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

Trump supporters outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People protest against former President Donald J. Trump outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

The motorcade of former US President Donald J. Trump departs the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse following his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People protest against former President Donald J. Trump outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People protest against former President Donald J. Trump outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

People protest against former President Donald J. Trump outside the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse prior to the arrival of former US President Donald J. Trump for his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

The motorcade of former US President Donald J. Trump departs the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse following his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

The motorcade of former US President Donald J. Trump departs the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse following his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 2020 Election Charges - Washington

The motorcade of former US President Donald J. Trump departs the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse following his arraignment in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, August 3, 2023. Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He later told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent". It marks the former president's third appearance in four months as a criminal defendant. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DPJ leader Kaieda loses lower house seat

TOKYO, Japan - Reporters throng the election campaign office for Banri Kaieda, leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward before dawn on Dec. 15, 2014, after he lost his seat in the House of Representatives election the previous day. The defeat marks the first time since 1949 that the leader of the largest opposition party in Japan has lost his or her seat in the lower house election.

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Pope Francis celebrates 1st anniversary

ROME, Italy - Postcards with images of Pope Francis are on sale at a souvenir shop near St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on March 11, 2014. March 13 marks the first anniversary of his election as leader of the Catholic Church.

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Election in Yemen

SANAA, Yemen - Men show off ink marks on their thumbs, indicating they have cast their votes in a presidential election, in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Feb. 21, 2012. Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi is the only candidate in the election to replace outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

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Your Party marks 1st anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Your Party leader Yoshimi Watanabe speaks during a gathering in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2010, to mark the first anniversary of the party's launch. The opposition party made a major advance in the House of Councillors election.

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Your Party marks 1st anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Your Party leader Yoshimi Watanabe speaks during a gathering in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2010, to mark the first anniversary of the party's launch. The opposition party made a major advance in the House of Councillors election.

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'Beckoning cats' selling like hot cakes as general election nears

OWARIASAHI, Japan - An employee at ceramic ware maker Tamazen in the city of Owariasahi in Aichi smiles alongside some of the company's hot-selling ''maneki neko'' -- decorative figures of beckoning cats believed to invite good fortune -- ahead of voting day in the Aug. 30 House of representatives election. The company is getting a rush of orders from election workers for the figures, decorated with leopard-skin marks, to attract votes, called ''hyo'' in Japanese, the same pronunciation as another Japanese word meaning leopard.

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Japanese voters overseas go to polls for upper-house election

SEOUL, South Korea - A Japanese woman marks her ballot in the House Of Councillors election at a polling station opened at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on July 13 ahead of the official voting date of July 29 in Japan. The upper house election is the first in which Japanese voters abroad are allowed to vote for both candidates in prefectural constituencies and the nationwide proportional representation blocks, following changes in election regulations.