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South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour.
It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week.
Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US lawmakers have voted down legislation that would bring in new border restrictions and give aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Senate Republicans blocked the bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package, by 50 votes to 49.
Now, Democrats are trying to pass a revised bill which strips out the immigration measures and only includes aid.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary
Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot.
The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The Biden administration has tightened rules on air pollution - so that from 2032 states have to reduce small particles in the air, also known as soot.
It's a reversal of a Trump administration push to maintain less strict levels.
Caroline Malone reports.
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Salah Abdeslam, who was convicted of murder and terrorism in relation to the 2015 Paris jihadist attacks - has been transferred from Belgium back to France.
The move had previously been blocked due to human rights concerns.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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26 people have died and several more injured in two bomb blasts in Pakistan, a day before the country votes to elect a new government.
The country's caretaker government has condemned the attacks, saying once again that nothing will mar Thursday's polls.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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EU countries are discussing a proposal to impose sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers, including a potential travel ban.
Reports say most members including Germany are on board with the plan but Hungary and the Czech Republic are blocking it.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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A diplomatic row has broken out between South Africa and Nigeria ahead of a Wednesday semi-final encounter between both countries at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The war of words began after Nigeria warned its citizens resident in South Africa to be watchful of their utterances and be mindful of where they watch the match, especially in public places.
The warning was intended to prevent the provocation of xenophobic attacks by frustrated South African supporters.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Uganda's Health Ministry has issued a warning following a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in recent weeks.
The government has re-introduced preventive measures in some of the worst affected areas, addingthe disease is still a threat even though COVID is no longer a global health emergency.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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A second Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Modi's party the BJP is planning to introduce a controversial common civil laws bill.
The other Indian state that tabled the proposal has proposed couples mandatorily register with authorities if they're living together, sparking concerns over privacy and personal liberty.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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An inquiry has been launched after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in central India.
More than 170 people were rescued after the explosion took place on Tuesday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan.
According to local officials the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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