Donald Trump pardoned James Callahan, a former labour union leader, just before his sentencing for concealing over $300,000 in unreported gifts. Callahan, who pleaded guilty to receiving lavish perks from an advertising firm linked to his union, was facing a potential prison term. He had agreed to repay the union and resign as part of his plea deal.
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Vladimir Motin, a Russian captain, denied manslaughter in a UK court. This relates to the death of Mark Angelo Pernia after a cargo ship collision. The incident occurred in the North Sea involving the Solong and MV Stena Immaculate. The collision resulted in a fire and the release of plastic nurdles. Rescue efforts saved 36 people.
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In Dalian, China, two Japanese men were killed. Police arrested Yuan, a Chinese business partner, in connection with the deaths. Yuan, a long-time resident of Japan, had business dealings with the victims. The incident occurred after previous attacks on Japanese schoolchildren in China. Dalian has historical significance as a former Russian naval base seized by Japan.
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