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UPPER HOUSE ELECTION Ruling coalition maintains solid majority in the Upper HouseJuly 21, 2019 The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and junior coalition partner, Komeito, have maintained their majority in the Upper House, securing at least 63 seats in the election held July 21.
SUMO Kakuryu forces out rival Hakuho to claim Nagoya basho, his 6thJuly 21, 2019 NAGOYA--Yokozuna Kakuryu dispatched rival yokozuna Hakuho to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament here on July 21, capturing his sixth career title and first since May 2018.

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