Philippines vice president threatens to kill leaders in public
In Manila Sara Duterte quoted as saying she contracted an assassin to kill President Marcos his wife and House Speaker Romualdez if she is killed. Officials called it a national security issue and urged calm while Duterte later retracted calling it not a threat.
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Koreans memorialize forced laborers at Sado mines ceremony
South Korea and Japan faced renewed strains as nine families and officials attended a Seoul sponsored memorial near Sado Island. Koreans remember 1,500 workers who labored under brutal conditions during World War I while Japan held a separate ceremony and avoided formal apology.
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Nigeria grills transport on compressed natural gas shift
In Abuja Nigeria aims to cut transport costs with a government backed CNG program converting over 1 million of Nigeria’s 11 million vehicles in three years. It faces slow rollout limited by fuel infrastructure scarce filling stations and driver misperceptions. Ahmed Halilu a cab operator saves about 240 dollars monthly while others fear explosions.
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