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World's oldest man celebrates 116th birthday

JAPAN: Japanese man Jiroemon Kimura, who holds the distinction of being the world's oldest living person, is celebrating his 116th birthday on Friday.

Mr Kimura, born on 19 April 1897, is believed to be the last known man to have lived across three centuries.

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