Japan Eyeing 2020 Olympic Bid Amid Recovery Efforts
Japanese Olympic Association vice president Masato Mizuno says hosting major events could revive national morale after the March disasters and attract global attention. He notes the bid's cost and political hurdles, with Tokyo as a likely host if allowed by elections, while IOC cautions it's too soon to discuss a bid.
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Ivory Coast strongman Gbagbo holds out amid bombardment
Fighters loyal to Ouattara breach the mansion gate as airstrikes pound Abidjan. Gbagbo, holed up in a tunnel near the presidential residence, resists surrender while UN helicopters hit arms depots and French forces are blamed in a political standoff.
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Gates works to soothe Saudis over regional upheaval
Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited Riyadh to reassure King Abdullah that the United States remains a steady ally despite backing for pro democracy protests in the Middle East. Saudi leaders, aging and wary, weigh shifts in power, Iran counterweight, and ties with Washington as Gates makes his third regional trip in a month.
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Teen’s death linked to synthetic marijuana surge in the U S
An 18 year old in Indianola Iowa killed himself after using a marijuana look alike product called K2. AP analysis shows synthetic drugs are causing severe illnesses with seizures and paranoia across the United States. 2700 hospital cases since January could rise fivefold this year. DEA outlawed five chemicals, but makers quickly alter formulas.
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