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Death accident involving nursing home shuttle vehicle Suspect's employment documents Date 7 years younger

2023-09-14 23:50:00
On the 13th, a copy of the resume and driver's license and other employment-related documents of a 75-year-old driver arrested at a nursing home in Saitama city where two residents were killed after being hit by the facility's shuttle vehicle. Through interviews with company officials, we learned that his date of birth was 7 years younger than the actual date.

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European Central Bank decides to raise interest rate by 0.25%, 10th consecutive rate hike

2023-09-14 22:09:00
The European Central Bank held a monetary policy meeting on the 14th and decided to raise interest rates by 0.25%. This is the 10th consecutive interest rate hike, with an emphasis on containing persistently high inflation.

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Interview with Satoshi Furukawa during space flight: “I was surprised by the amazing adaptability of humans”

2023-09-14 21:06:00
Satoshi Furukawa, who at 59 years old is the oldest Japanese person to fly in space, held a press conference from the International Space Station on the night of the 14th, stating that humans had adapted to outer space faster this time. I was surprised at how adaptable he was," he said in an energetic manner.

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False information spread overseas due to Libyan floods Atami footage posted on SNS

2023-09-14 20:33:00
Regarding the floods that occurred in Libya in North Africa, the old Twitter account "X" posted a video showing a debris flow that occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, as if it were a flood in Libya, which was spread mainly overseas. I am. During disasters, such false information is often spread, so we need to be careful.

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Johnny's issue: Association of parties concerned ``does not wish to suspend transactions'' request to company

2023-09-14 18:59:00
One week has passed since Johnny's office admitted to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault. Amid a growing movement among companies to reconsider their relationships with the agency, the association of the parties complaining of the damage has stated that they do not wish for the transaction to be immediately halted, and will appropriately exercise its influence on the sponsoring company to ensure that it does not recur. We have published a request for action to prevent and provide relief.

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Floods in Libya: Full extent of damage unknown due to road closures, challenges for rescue and support

2023-09-14 18:50:00
Floods in Libya, North Africa, have left more than 5,000 people dead and thousands more missing, local media reported. Roads in the disaster-stricken areas have been cut off, and the full extent of the damage is not known, making how to spread relief and support efforts a major challenge.

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One week after record-breaking heavy rain, Yoro Valley hot spring town is only half way back in business

2023-09-14 18:31:00
The 15th will mark a week since record-breaking heavy rain fell mainly on the Pacific side of Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In the hot spring town of Yoro Valley, which straddles Ichihara City and Otaki Town in Chiba Prefecture, some inns have resumed operations ahead of the autumn tourist season, but some are only halfway through recovery, and the effects continue. .

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[Breaking news] Will Hanshin win for the first time in 18 years? If they win against the Giants, it will be unconditional

2023-09-14 18:17:00
Hanshin of the professional baseball Central League has set the magic number for winning the championship as ``1.'' The league championship for the first time in 18 years will be decided tonight. Hanshin's starting pitcher is Saiki, who is in his seventh year and has won 7 games this season, and Giant's is pitcher Akahoshi. The match started earlier at 6pm. Will they be able to win the championship at their hometown Koshien Stadium? The conditions are: ▽Hanshin wins tonight's game against the Giants, or ▽Even if they lose, 2nd place Hiroshima loses to Yakult. Also, even if Hanshin ends up in a draw, the winner will be determined depending on the conditions. We will provide you with the latest information about the match. --- 123 456 789 Total HE Giants 0 000 Hanshin 0 020.

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Nippon Steel shuts down all equipment at Kure steelworks in Hiroshima, ending 72 years of history

2023-09-14 18:05:00
On the 14th, Nippon Steel shut down all equipment at its steelworks in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, bringing an end to its 72-year history of steel manufacturing.

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Four men infected with leptospirosis after canoeing on Iriomote Island Okinawa

2023-09-14 17:38:00
Four men who went canoeing on Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture developed symptoms such as fever and headache and were found to have been infected with leptospirosis, a disease that can lead to death. The prefecture is asking people to reduce skin exposure when entering rivers or waterfalls, and to avoid drinking river water.

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Will Hanshin win the title today for the first time in 18 years? Movements in various places

2023-09-14 16:24:00
Hanshin, a professional baseball team in the Central League, set the magic number for winning the championship as ``1'' and put their hopes on winning the championship. Hanshin will win the league championship for the first time in 18 years if they win the match against the Giants on the night of the 14th, or if Hiroshima loses even if they lose.

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“Incentives” for male employees to take childcare leave to boost take-up rate

2023-09-14 15:31:00
As increasing the rate of childcare leave taken by men has become an issue, companies are starting to encourage their employees to take childcare leave, such as by providing unique incentives to employees who take childcare leave.

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[Commentary] Understanding the “message” of the Russia-North Korea summit meeting

2023-09-14 14:15:00
This summit gave an impression of the strengthening of cooperation between Russia and North Korea. It has been suggested that there may have been discussions about North Korea providing ammunition for Russia to use in its military invasion of Ukraine. Under these circumstances, in addition to specific military cooperation, there is also a growing interest in another aim of the talks. It can be said to be ``sending out a message to keep Europe, the United States, and Japan in check.'' "Catch! World Top News" anchor Shoichiro Beppu deciphers the messages sent by the talks. *Broadcast on September 14th Video is 3 minutes 45 seconds (cannot be viewed on data broadcast)

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Dotonbori River “Escherichia coli detected, not a river you can swim in” Expert calls for caution

2023-09-14 13:55:00
The Hanshin Tigers set the magic number of 1 to win the league for the first time in 18 years. When the 2003 championship was won, many people jumped from the Dotonbori bridge in Minami, Osaka, causing an uproar, but an expert who investigates the river water quality said, ``Ecoli bacteria has been detected, and it is not a river that you can swim in.'' "It's like jumping into something," he warns.

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UNESCO to deliberate whether to list Ukraine's world heritage site as a ``endangered'' site

2023-09-14 13:05:00
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee is scheduled to deliberate at a meeting starting on the 14th whether to register Ukraine's world heritage sites as ``heritages in danger,'' which require urgent preservation and restoration. It will be interesting to see if this will lead to protection from attacks.

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Regional differences in bicycle helmet wearing rate: 59.9% in Ehime and 2.4% in Niigata

2023-09-14 12:13:00
Regarding bicycle helmets, which became compulsory in April this year, the National Police Agency investigated the ``wearing rate'' in each prefecture, and found that in the highest prefecture, the wearing rate was nearly 60%, while the rate was just over 2%. There are some prefectures where the number of people still remain, and the differences between regions are widening.

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Former Ground Self-Defense Forces officer Rina Gonoi selected as one of Time Magazine's ``Next Generation 100''

2023-09-14 12:09:00
The American magazine ``Time'' announced the ``Next 100 People'' who are expected to lead the world in various fields, and Rina Gonoi, a former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer, was selected.

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2nd Kishida 2nd Reshuffled Cabinet New ministers appear in office for the first time

2023-09-14 11:55:00
The second Kishida reshuffled cabinet began in earnest on the 14th, with new ministers taking their first seats in office.

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Mazda's rotary engine returns for the first time in 11 years and goes on sale in Japan

2023-09-14 11:04:00
The rotary engine of the automobile manufacturer Mazda will be revived for the first time in 11 years. It will be installed in plug-in hybrid vehicles to generate electricity to power the motor, and sales will begin in Japan.

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Fukuoka Mayor Tagawa sues Mayor Oto over request for disclosure of information on processing facility

2023-09-14 10:40:00
Mayor Murakami of Tagawa City was accused of attempted extortion, claiming that Mayor Nagahara of Oto Town had requested him to refuse disclosure regarding a request for information disclosure regarding garbage processing facilities maintained by a union formed in Fukuoka Prefecture's Tagawa City and Oito Town. Criminal charges were filed on suspicion of

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Prime Minister Kishida: ``We will advance policies so that tomorrow will be better than today''

2023-09-14 10:27:00
One day after the reshuffled cabinet was inaugurated, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``I want to advance policies so that everyone feels that tomorrow will be better than today.''

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North Korea reports ``satisfactory agreement and consensus of views'' during summit meeting with Russia

2023-09-14 09:14:00
Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea's Workers' Party of Korea, reported on the summit meeting between General Secretary Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was held on the 13th, with numerous photos on the 14th.

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U.S. Congress Holds first talks with top IT majors regarding legislation to regulate AI

2023-09-14 08:59:00
As the race to develop generative AI accelerates, the U.S. Congress convened the top executives of major IT companies and held their first discussions on creating legislation to regulate AI (artificial intelligence). American media reports that the drafting of a regulatory bill will take place over the next few months.

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Linear rain belt occurs in Nagasaki Prefecture, increasing disaster risk

2023-09-14 07:10:00
At 7 a.m. on the 14th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``information regarding significant heavy rain'' stating that a ``linear precipitation belt'' has occurred in Nagasaki Prefecture, and extremely heavy rain continues to fall in the same area. A "linear precipitation belt" is a phenomenon in which a series of well-developed cumulonimbus clouds cause heavy rain, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued strict warnings as the risk of life-threatening landslides and floods is rapidly increasing. At the same time, we urge everyone to stay safe.

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EU to investigate Chinese-made electric cars; unacceptable as it distorts the market

2023-09-14 05:25:00
EU (European Union) Commissioner von der Leyen has announced her intention to investigate Chinese-made EVs, recognizing that they are suppressing prices with state subsidies and distorting competition in the market. I made it.

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Libya floods kill more than 5,000 people: ``Water reaches 3rd floor of apartment building...''

2023-09-14 04:46:00
Local media are reporting that more than 5,000 people died in the floods that occurred in Libya in North Africa, and that thousands of people are still missing, and the prolonged turmoil in the country has delayed understanding the full extent of the damage. The floods have caused widespread damage, and the heavy machinery needed to remove the debris has been washed away, making rescue efforts difficult.

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To what extent will military cooperation between Russia and North Korea take shape? Will the West be wary?

2023-09-14 04:39:00
North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Un, who held a summit meeting with President Putin at a space base in Russia's far east, expressed support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and President Putin also agreed to provide missile-related technology. This gave an impression of the military cooperation between the two countries. The West appears to be increasingly wary of the extent to which military cooperation will take shape.

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Yamagata sets up a large pot with a diameter of 6.5m before holding “Japan’s No. 1 Imoni Party”

2023-09-14 04:11:00
Ahead of Yamagata's autumn tradition, ``Japan's No. 1 Imoni Party,'' which will be held this weekend, a large pot measuring 6.5 meters in diameter for stewing potatoes and other ingredients has been set up at the venue in Yamagata City.

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Mos Burger inappropriately manipulates poster featuring Johnny's talent

2023-09-14 01:03:00
Mos Food Service, which operates Mos Burger, has apologized to those involved, saying that some of its stores displayed inappropriately altered product advertising posters featuring talent from Johnny's Entertainment.

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