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Japan quake: Ten thousand soldiers to join rescue effort
The earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday is now known to have killed more than thirty people and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
More than 30 people are now known to have died in a powerful earthquake in Japan on New Year's Day - thousands of people living in coastal areas have spent the night in evacuation centres after being ordered to head to higher ground though tsunami alerts have since been downgraded.
The Supreme Court in Israel has struck down a controversial judicial reform that triggered nationwide protests against the Netanyahu government - we hear from a prominent activist.
And we hear about a sea monster known as the Sea Rex - the skull of the giant goes on display today.
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