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Japanese crown prince begins Vietnam visit, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, met Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on Thursday as he started his visit to Hanoi marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.The visit by Akishino and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, comes at a time when Tokyo is pushing to deepen ties with Southeast Asia and other emerging nations to tackle regional and global challenges.Akishino stressed the importance of ties between the two nations at a news conference in Japan last week and said, “I hope we can contribute as part of an effort to promote friendly relations between the two countries.”The couple also laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Vietnam’s first president, Ho Chi Minh, and are scheduled to meet President Vo Van Thuong before traveling to Hoi An in central Vietnam.The trip is Akishino’s third to Vietnam after earlier visits in 1999 and 2012.Bilateral trade between the two countries was n...

Kari Lake’s 3rd trial to begin after unsuccessful lawsuit challenging her loss in governor’s race

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake, the Republican who unsuccessfully challenged her defeat in the 2022 Arizona governor’s race, is headed to another trial Thursday in a separate lawsuit, this time asking to review ballot envelopes signed by approximately 1.3 million early voters in the state’s most populous county.The former TV anchor has already lost two trials that challenged her loss to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs by more than 17,000 votes. In the second trial, a judge rejected a misconduct claim Lake made about ballot signature-verification efforts in Maricopa County, home to Phoenix and where more than 60% of the state’s voters live.Lake’s latest case doesn’t challenge her defeat but instead is a public records lawsuit that asks to review all early ballot envelopes with voter signatures in Maricopa County, where officials had denied her request for those documents.She is among the most vocal of last year’s Republican candidates promoting former President Donald Trump’s election li...

Asian Games offer a few sports you may not recognize. How about kabaddi, sepaktakraw, and wushu?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

If you’re bored with day-in, day-out sports like basketball or swimming or volleyball, then check out the Asian Games when they open officially on Saturday in Hangzhou, China.Of course, the games will have the regular Olympic menu of events with some offering qualifying spot for next year’s Paris Olympics.But much of the focus will be on sports that are popular in a region that represents 45 nations and territories. About 12,500 are participating, more than the Summer Olympics.Some of the regional sports specialties include kabaddi, sepaktakraw, wushu, and kurash. The Asian Games will also feature so-called “mind sports” that include bridge, chess, xiangqi (known as Chinese chess) and several others.Esports, offered as a demonstration sport five years ago at the games in Indonesia, is official this time and should be a big hit.KABADDI This homegrown sport from the Indian subcontinent is so popular that the area hosts a professional league that draws millions of viewers. ...

PLAYOFF-BOUND! St. Louis CITY SC clinches big milestone in inaugural season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An inaugural season for the ages. St. Louis CITY SC is officially playoff bound. St. Louis earned a spot after Wednesday's draw and some help from other MLS opponents. CITY SC would have clinched outright with a win on Wednesday, but settled for a scoreless draw against a tough LAFC squad. But with Austin FC settling for a draw and Minnesota United FC losing their west-coast matchup, CITY SC has enough points and tiebreakers to officially compete in the big dance. CITY SC improved to 15-5-10 and 50 points with Wednesday's draw, not only securing a playoff spot but also giving them a stronger cushion to fight for the top seed in the Western Conference. The inaugural season started off in record-breaking fashion. CITY SC became the first MLS expansion team to win its first five games in franchise history. The City Boys have played around the .500 mark since then, but with key head-to-head wins and some late heroics to earn draws, they've piled on points at a very steady p...

Libya floods: EU releases €5.2 million and channels further civil protection assistance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

As needs in Libya are dramatically rising, the EU is strengthening its support to the country by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding.The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in the country, enabling them to strengthen assistance with a focus on shelter, health, food, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection.From the total amount, €200,000 are for the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in support of the Libya Red Crescent Society.This new release brings total humanitarian funding allocated for the emergency to over €5.7 million.Furthermore, the European Union continues to provide in-kind assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. So far, eight EU member states have offered assistance to Libya (Germany, Romania, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, with a new offer from Austria) via the Mechanism.The Emergency Response Coordination Centre h...

Deputies involved in shooting after responding to 'burglary in progress' call

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

While responding to a call about a “burglary in progress,” a deputy involved shooting occurred in San Bernardino County Wednesday night, officials confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the burglary in the 13200 block of Sunland Street in Hesperia came in at around 7 p.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.  While there are few details about the incident, SBCSD Public Information Officer Mara Rodriguez told KTLA that that the shooting happened when deputies arrived at the scene.  Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department were involved in a shooting Sept. 20, 2023, after responding to calls about a "burglary in progress." (OnScene)It is unclear if any suspects or deputies were shot or injured during the incident, but video of the scene obtained by KTLA showed a heavy presence of first responders at the scene, including at least one ambulance.“The scene is still very active and no further information is available yet,” Rodriguez said....

Single family residence sells for $2.6 million in Saratoga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

12461 Paseo Cerro – Google Street ViewA house located in the 12400 block of Paseo Cerro in Saratoga has new owners. The 1,500-square-foot property, built in 1950, was sold on Aug. 29, 2023, for $2,600,000, or $1,733 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:A 1,260-square-foot home on the 12400 block of Saratoga Avenue in Saratoga sold in May 2023, for $3,222,000, a price per square foot of $2,557. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 1,260-square-foot home on Paseo Flores in Saratoga sold for $1,925,000, a price per square foot of $1,528. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Kosich Drive, Saratoga, in April 2023, a 2,579-square-foot home was sold for $2,970,000, a price per square foot of $1,152. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Thieves steal from customers at pilates studio in SF's Marina District

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Thieves are targeting gyms in San Francisco’s Marina neighborhood. A manager of a pilates studio there tells KRON4 two customers had their belongings stolen there on Monday.The manager of Bodyrok says two women walked in pretending to be regulars., even saying to the instructor that they loved class last week. But instead of taking a class, they stole belongings from gym-goers. The manager says the women also hit other studios in the area. Sarah Byun went to a Bodyrok class Monday afternoon at the Fillmore and Lombard location in San Francisco. She checked in like normal and put her bag on a bench behind the pilates machine like she would during any other class. Vallejo retail theft suspects say they steal to support fentanyl addiction: police Little did she know she would get her wallet stolen during the workout."In about five minutes noticed some women sitting behind me, right directly behind me, which I thought was odd,” she said. “The woman next to me lo...

Lanes reopen on westbound I-80 in Emeryville after crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Two lanes were blocked on westbound Interstate 80 in Emeryville Wednesday evening due to a crash. They have reopened. California Highway Patrol reported the crash at 6:49 p.m. and issued a severe traffic alert. The crash is west of Powell Street in Emeryville. Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car in Mission District The two right lanes of I-80 were blocked.

Detroit rookie Reese Olson pitches the Tigers past the Dodgers 4-2 to avoid a sweep

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:22 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reese Olson continues to make his case for being a part of the Detroit Tigers rotation next season.The rookie won for the third time in his last four starts, combining with two relievers on a three-hitter to help the Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Wednesday night and avoid a sweep in the three-game series.“His mix was incredible tonight against a good hitting lineup. He was relentless in the strike zone,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “He’s demonstrating that he belongs and he can do different things to different opponents. When his pitch mix is right he’s as good as anyone that we have.“When you come into Dodger Stadium and pitch as well as he did, he is going to come out with his chest held high.”Olson (5-7) allowed one run on two hits in six innings. The 24-year-old right-hander has given up just five runs in 30 innings over his last five starts.His only mistake came in the sixth inning when Max Muncy drove an elevated slide...