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Taiwan's Foxconn has put its takeover of electronics maker Sharp on hold after discovering previously undisclosed liabilities, sources said. As Sonia Legg reports, it throws into doubt what was set to be the biggest takeover by a foreign firm in Japan's technology sector.
Taiwan's Foxconn will acquire two-thirds of ailing electronics maker Sharp, marking the largest acquisition of a Japanese tech firm by a foreign company and bolstering its position as Apple Inc's biggest supplier. But as Sonia Legg reports, the signing of the deal has been delayed.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will offer an "unreserved" apology in parliament after the legislature publicly celebrated a Ukrainian World War II veteran who fought alongside the Nazis. "In a few moments, I will address the house in front of all Canadians, in front of Jewish people here and around the world, and Ukrainians, to offer Parliament's unreserved apologies," Trudeau tells reporters, referring to the embarrassing incident that marred a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. SOUNDBITE
Thousands offer prayers at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine as part of New Year's customs to pray for good luck in 2023. IMAGES
New UN human rights chief Volker Turk reveals he offered to visit Iran since taking up office last month but has so far not received any reply. SOUNDBITE
The first official budget figures since Britain voted to leave the EU show a smaller-than-expected budget surplus. As post-referendum data continues to trickle in, attention is turning to what sort of access Britain will seek with its main trading partners in the EU. Kirsty Basset reports.
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