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PARIS | Russia, Japan, Azerbaijan battle to host 2025 World Expo

PARIS  — Cities in Russia, Japan and Azerbaijan are vying to host the 2025 World Expo, an event expected to draw millions of visitors and showcase their local culture.

The Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions votes Friday on whether to award the Expo to Yekaterinburg, Osaka or Baku. Past world’s fairs introduced wonders including the Eiffel Tower, the Ferris Wheel and Seattle’s Space…