What is Japanese? A ‘Miss Japan’ from Ukraine ignites debate

Not all in Japan are pleased that a woman with European parents has won the "Miss Japan" title, despite her Japanese passport. Martin Fritz reports from Tokyo. 

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EU deforestation law means uncertainty for African coffee

The EU aims to outlaw products sourced from deforested areas but critics say the new law could penalize so-called smallholder coffee farmers in Africa. 

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Armenia PM Pashinyan proposes non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Sunday that he has proposed the signing of a non aggression pact to Azerbaijan, pending a comprehensive peace treaty between the arch-foe Caucasus neighbours. 

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Mother arrested on suspicion of killing her 4-year-old daughter

Deputies responded to a call Thursday night about a child being assaulted in East L.A. The mother was detained at the scene.

 

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Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool: ‘What more can we ask for?’

Jürgen Klopp’s first match since announcing he would leave Liverpool saw another win and an outpouring of emotion. DW talked to fans at Anfield who are in "shock" at the departure of "one of our own." 

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Stubb and Haavisto qualify for Finland’s presidential run-off vote

Finns headed to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president, an office whose importance has grown as tensions increased with neighbouring Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.  

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Spain: Mass rally in Madrid against Catalan amnesty bill

A bill that would grant amnesty to those involved in the 2017 Catalan secession bid has divided Spaniards. The pact was main condition by Catalan parties to support Sanchez’s coalition government. 

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Trump Rallies Troops to Texas, Declares State ‘Must be Given Full Support to Repel the Invasion’

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the cutting of concertina wire along the U.S.-Mexico border near Eagle Pass, Texas Governor Greg Abbott received support from various Republican … 

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Three US troops are killed after drone strike in Jordan, Biden vows reprisal

A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account. 

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Obituary: Bart Allen Krupp

Bart Allen Krupp of Montclair and of Napa, California, formerly of Verona, co-founder of Stagecoach Vineyards and Krupp Brothers Winery and Estate in Napa, died on Jan. 23, 2024. He was 75.

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