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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
Boris Johnson arrives by car at Queen Elizabeth II's remote Balmoral retreat in the Scottish Highlands to tender his resignation. Johnson, whose tenure was dominated by Brexit and Covid and cut short by scandal, has promised unswerving support for his successor Liz Truss. IMAGES
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urges Moscow to accept the United States' "substantial offer" of a deal for the release of basketball star Brittney Griner and another American citizen, after Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on drug charges. "We are willing to take every step possible to bring home our people," adds Jean-Pierre during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
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