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Touring statues of Osaka expo mascot draw crowds as popularity continues

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The popularity of Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of last year's World Expo in Osaka, has continued even after the event's end, with three st

  • Three Myaku-Myaku statues draw crowds in Osaka prefecture.
  • Waku-Waku statue welcomed 17,000 visitors in October.
  • Tour costs include 34 million yen for helicopter transport.

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English Newsletter November 16

English Newsletter November 16 Al Majalla’ s cover story last week examines the opportunities and risks of Syria’s shift from being a corridor of Iranian influence to a state intent on containing it.

  • Syria tightens control over Iranian proxy militias
  • U.S. midterm elections present diplomacy opportunity with Iran
  • Debate over leadership roles in Democratic Party

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