Tokyo, Jan 24 (AP) The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.

The decision by the central bank came Friday at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo. (AP)

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