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WON'T VOTE FOR EX-BOSS John Bolton: The only important thing to Donald Trump is himself July 9, 2020 WASHINGTON--Former top U.S. official John Bolton says that Donald Trump is unique among U.S. presidents for incorporating business concepts--rather than a strategic doctrine--in his foreign policy approach with allies.
LIFELINES FOR RESIDENTS GONE Rail networks in Kyushu severed by torrential rain disaster July 9, 2020 The heavy rains that have pummeled the Kyushu region in recent days have severely damaged railway lines on Japan's southernmost main island and washed away a number of historic rail bridges.

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: Kumamoto overwhelmed by debris from torrential rain
: Test runs begin to resume trains along Hakone mountain route
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