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FOCUS: Tokyo Museum Preserves Memories of Students Killed in War

Tokyo, Sept. 10 (Jiji Press)--In 1944, as World War II entered its final stages, Itaru Maruo was a promising student at an elite university, dreaming of a career in art.

  • Itaru Maruo, gifted student, died in 1945 at age 25.
  • Maruo's possessions gifted to Voices of Fallen Student Conscripts museum.
  • Museum preserves memorabilia of students killed during war.

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Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of 'friendly' fire

Dwight D. Eisenhower and Pete Hegseth, it appears, would not have gotten along well. They almost certainly would have disagreed on one particular military matter — the editorial independence of the…

  • Stars and Stripes newspaper faces friendly fire incident.
  • Eisenhower vs. Patton clash over editorial independence.
  • No authority to protect newspaper's independence.

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Trump advisers warn Iran conflict could stretch through his term, WSJ reports

Trump advisers warn Iran conflict could stretch through his term, WSJ reports Top White House advisers, including vice president JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio, have privately warned president Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran could extend through the remainder of his presidency, the Wall Street Journal reported on…

  • White House advisers, including VP and SecState, warn Trump of prolonged Iran conflict.
  • Iran may resist US pressure, extending conflict beyond Biden's inauguration.
  • Trump's public statements contradict advisers' private warnings.

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Contractor Says His Barge, Not Nembe E&P Caused ‘Minor’ Bayelsa Vessel Accident

•Dismisses claims of operational failure of oil firm’s equipment •Says his vessel struck debris during movement •Describes incident as ‘small’ Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Fresh details have emerged over…

  • Contractor's barge caused 'minor' accident at Bayelsa vessel
  • Incident unrelated to Nembe Exploration and Production Ltd
  • Sokere's Fazal Environmental Company owned the barge

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Teaching job aspirants protest in Prayagraj seeking recruitment

The Sanyukt Pratiyogi Chhatra Hunkar Manch, an organisation based in Prayagraj representing aspirants of competitive government recruitment examinations, has also expressed its support for the…

  • Over 60,000 primary teacher positions remain unfilled for eight years.
  • Rajat Singh, DELED Morcha president, calls delay a criminal act.
  • AAP MP Sanjay Singh visits protest, urges government action.

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Shelton Beats Alcaraz in Late-night ‘War’ to Reach Semis

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open title defence came to an end in a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton which ended at 03:34 local time – the latest finish in

  • Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in five-set quarter-final
  • Match concludes at 03:34 local time, longest US Open night session
  • Shelton becomes first American men's singles champion in New York in 23 years

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Ochei Hails Ogunsakin as Nigerian Ends 35-year Grand Slam Jinx

President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor O. Ochei Esq, FNSE, has hailed the historic feat of young Nigerian tennis sensation, Seun Ogunsakin, who has broken a

  • Seun Ogunsakin ends 35-year Grand Slam silence for Nigeria.
  • Young tennis prodigy wins singles at Junior US Open.
  • President Ochei credits reforms, grassroots investments for victory.
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