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Stabbing incident reported in the Netherlands

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) Police in The Hague say multiple people have been hurt in a stabbing incident in the Dutch city’s main shopping street.

The reported attack comes hours after a similar attack in London.

This is a developing story. Stick with WTOP News for further updates.

Asian shares mostly fall and US futures are little changed after US inflation data improves

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares mostly declined Friday in Asia and U.S. futures were little changed after U.S. inflation data showed a better-than-expected improvement in July. Oil prices were holding steady after slipping in recent days. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.3% to 68,533.85, while the Kospi in South Korea rose 1.3%, to 6,924.74. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 1% to 25,137.87. The Shanghai Composite index was 0.5% lower at 3,908.05.
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