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US Marine Arrested in Okinawa Robbery-Murder
Police in Okinawa have arrested a US Marine on suspicion of robbery and murder.
The suspect is 20-year-old Devin Jacob Ballard.
He is stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.
Police say 39-year-old Yagi Anna was found in a hotel room in Naha around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
She was pronounced dead at the scene and investigators say she was likely murdered.
Police say some of Yagi's belongings were found abandoned near the hotel and they are treating the incident as a case of robbery and murder.
Security camera footage reportedly shows a man with a shaved head entering the hotel with a woman and later leaving with her belongings.
Investigators later found a man fitting the suspect's description in an entertainment district of Okinawa City, about 18 kilometers from the hotel.
Police say the suspect has denied the allegations. Police are continuing their investigation.
Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Funakoshi Takehiro expressed extreme regret over the incident and launched a strong protest during a phone call to US Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Sunday morning.
Glass expressed deep regret and said his country will fully cooperate with the Japanese authorities in their investigation and do everything it can to prevent a recurrence.
Typhoon Choi-wan Approaching Japan's Ogasawara Islands
A large and powerful typhoon is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Pacific islands of Ogasawara between Monday evening and early Tuesday.
Weather officials are advising people to be on alert for high waves and strong winds.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says Typhoon Choi-wan was moving north over the waters near the Ogasawala Islands.
It notes the seas near the isles will be extremely rough through Tuesday as the storm moves closer.
Waves could reportedly reach six meters on Sunday and eight meters on Monday and Tuesday.
Choi-wan could also bring heavy rain from late Monday night through Tuesday.
Up to 100 mm could fall on the islands in the 24 hours through Tuesday morning.
Rainfall amounts are expected to continue increasing after that.
Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Oil Facility
Houthi rebels in Yemen say they have successfully struck a Saudi state-run oil company in Riyadh.
The Houthis made the claim amid reports on Saturday that smoke was rising near an oil facility in the Saudi capital.
They said in a statement that the strikes were carried out with missiles and drones, resulting in fires breaking out at the targeted sites.
Saudi state-run media say ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards southwestern Saudi Arabia were intercepted on Friday.
The Iran-backed Houthis are stepping up their offensive against the Saudi-backed interim government in Yemen.
The Houthis have expanded their control over areas around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
The waterway at the mouth of the Red Sea is being used as an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz.
The strike has raised concerns about instability in the global energy market.
Reuters news agency quoted Middle Eastern and Western officials as saying that Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against the Houthis in the coming weeks.
Riyadh will reportedly support the operation with airstrikes.
The options reportedly being considered are a focused attack on the area around Bab el-Mandeb or a broader offensive that would also include attacks on multiple fronts in Yemen.
UAE Media: Flydubai Copilot Tried to Conduct Terror Act
A state-run media outlet in the United Arab Emirates has released new details about the mid-air attack aboard a Flydubai flight.
It says the copilot was trying to carry out a terrorist act when he stabbed the captain in the passenger plane's cockpit.
The incident occurred on Wednesday.
The report says the suspect is believed to be an Omani national.
It indicates he attempted to crash the plane during a flight from the UAE to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. The copilot was transferred to the UAE for interrogation.
He reportedly assaulted the captain with a crash axe in an effort to take control of the aircraft. Such an axe is an emergency tool kept inside a plane.
The news agency reports investigators are working to determine the full circumstances, motives and any links to the incident.
The Wall Street Journal has quoted judicial authorities as saying Oman had previously banned the copilot from flying.
The reason reportedly cited was the concern he had adopted radical ideological views.
The US newspaper says it's unknown whether Oman shared information about the suspect with other countries or airlines.
Brazil Expects Close Presidential Race
Brazil is expecting a close presidential race. Leading candidates include incumbent Luiz Inacio da Silva, also known as Lula, and the son of former president Jairi Bolsonaro.
The first round of voting begins Sunday morning for a total of 13 candidates.
An opinion poll released Thursday puts support for Lula at 42 percent and for right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro at 38 percent.
Lula has vowed to work for equality. He also says he will maintain national sovereignty by preventing superpowers from interfering in Brazil's internal affairs.
Bolsonaro is pushing for tax cuts and stronger security.
He wants to comply with US President Donald Trump's request to cooperate in fighting illegal drugs.
Colombia and Peru have elected right-wingers as president.
They've strengthened ties with the Trump administration as it prioritizes the Western Hemisphere.
If the same happens in Brazil, it could help Trump expand influence in South America, so there is a lot of attention on this election.
Polls close Sunday evening and vote counting begins immediately.
If no candidate secures a majority, a runoff will be held between the top two candidates on October 25.
Japan's Yuzawa Hosts Annual Udon Noodle Event
An event featuring various local Japanese udon noodles from across the country is drawing holidaymakers this weekend.
The annual event, which ends Sunday, is being held in Akita Prefecture's Yuzawa City, known for its Inaniwa Udon. This year, 13 kinds of udon dishes are being served.
Among the dishes is Hippari Udon from Yamagata Prefecture.
As hippari means pulling in Japanese, people use a pair of chopsticks to pull udon noodles from a pot.
They then dip them in a bowl of sauce made with fermented natto soybeans and canned mackerel.
Visitors line up at each stall to enjoy comparing the different tastes.
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