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UK pie ‘n’ mash fans seek protected status for Cockney classic

London (AFP) – A campaign to grant London’s traditional pie and mash special protected status has won the support of members of parliament. Proponents argue the cockney classic deserves an official stamp of recognition, similar to that enjoyed by Parmesan cheese or Champagne.

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Rain offers relief in Japan’s worst wildfire in 50 years

Ofunato (Japan) (AFP) – Wet weather brings some relief to northern Japan, battling its worst wildfire in half a century, in a region that had been experiencing record-low rainfall. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato in the Iwate region has raged for more than a week, killing one person and forcing nearly 4,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

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Greenlanders set to vote with Trump annexation calls on mind

Washington (AFP) – A week before Greenlanders go to the polls to elect their members of parliament, the US is on voters’ minds as President Donald Trump again voiced his desire to annex the Arctic island during an address to congress. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede hit back at Trump’s pledge to take the island “one way or the other”, saying that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark.

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‘Ukrainians deserve respect’, Zelensky says in first public comments since US aid halt

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine “can only regret what happened in the White House”, referring to his public bust-up with US President Donald Trump. Speaking to Ukrainians in his first evening address since Trump halted military aid to Kyiv, he tells the country that “Ukraine deserves peace” and “Ukrainians deserve respect”. In an address to US Congress, Trump said Zelensky has now told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal.

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Japan wildfire: Rain offers some hope as firefighters battle worst blaze in 50 years

Ofunato (Japan) (AFP) – Wet weather brings some relief to northern Japan which is battling its worst wildfire in half a century in a region hit by record-low rainfall. The blaze around the northern city of Ofunato in the Iwate region has raged for more than a week, killing one person and forcing nearly 4,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

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Japan powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation

Tokyo (AFP) – Japan’s powerboat racing started more than 70 years ago and is one of only four sports in the country that can be legally bet on, alongside horse racing, speedway and cycling. But organisers are now keen to shake off its gritty image and attract new fans to the fast and furious sport.

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China eyes 5 percent growth despite trade war

Beijing (AFP) – China has set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit Beijing’s exports.

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Protest outside US Capitol as Trump makes Congress address

Washington (AFP) – Protesters gather outside the US Capitol as President Donald Trump gives his first address to Congress. During the speech, Trump declared “America is back,” while protesters said the US had become “fascist.”

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