Tokyo wins bid for 2020 summer Olympics
Tokyo secured the 2020 summer Games beating Istanbul and Madrid amid Fukushima crisis concerns. The win spurred early morning celebrations at Komazawa Park with banners and cheers as Abe addressed IOC members in Buenos Aires. The forecasted $30 billion boost faced public doubt amid housing shortages and nuclear issues.
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EU Blames Assad for Syria Chemical Attack but Delays Action
The European Union blamed the Syrian government for the August 21 chemical weapons attack that killed over 1,400. EU ministers urged waiting for a UN inspectors' report before deciding on military action, signaling cautious support for a U.S.-led strike but stressing UN involvement. France urged possible UN Security Council referral after the report, while Kerry noted Obama would consider options with the UN findings pending.
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