Japan Korea WWII comfort women deal ends long dispute
Tokyo and Seoul reached a landmark agreement to end the comfort women dispute with Japan apologizing and Tokyo funding a 1 billion yen compensation fund for surviving victims. The accord, hailed as a new era in ties, keeps leaders from criticizing each other and includes removal of a Seoul memorial statue.
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North Korea
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Puerto Rico officer arrested after hostage standoff killings
A narcotics officer was arrested after allegedly killing a police lieutenant a commander and a female officer during a hostage standoff at the Ponce Police Headquarters. The suspect Guarionex Candela Candelario worked in the anti-drug division and had previously had his weapon stripped before it was returned after a psychological evaluation.
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Boko Haram strikes in Nigeria kill and injure dozens
Boko Haram militants attacked Maiduguri and Madagali in northeastern Nigeria using rocket devices and suicide bombers. At least 80 people were reported dead or injured, including women suicide bombers and bystanders. Authorities note ongoing casualty assessments amid security concerns.
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Ramadi recaptured key central areas from ISIL forces
Iraqi government forces retook central Ramadi from Islamic State militants with military and coalition backing. Officials say pockets on the eastern edge remain, while operations encircle the government complex and pursue fleeing ISIL fighters toward Fallujah. US and Iraqi leaders hailed the setback to ISIL momentum.
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