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Main news(2023/10/29)


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Suspect arrested for keeping missing high school girl at home for about a month

2023-10-29 23:37:00
A 16-year-old high school girl from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, who had been missing since August this year, was safely rescued on the morning of the 29th, and police took her to her home in Iwate Prefecture, where she stayed for about a month. A 28-year-old suspect was arrested on the evening of the 29th on suspicion of kidnapping a minor.

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Israeli army may step up attacks on northern Gaza Strip in “second phase of war”

2023-10-29 19:44:00
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring that the country has entered the second phase of the war, the Israeli military has expanded its military operations in the Gaza Strip, which is under the effective control of the Islamic organization Hamas, and continues to carry out heavy airstrikes. They have once again called on residents of the Gaza Strip to evacuate to the south, and it is expected that they will further intensify their attacks on the northern Gaza Strip.

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Hyper-Kamiokande construction site unveiled for the first time Gifu Hida

2023-10-29 19:23:00
It is the successor to the large-scale observation device "Super-Kamiokande" located in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, which advanced the observation of "neutrinos", extremely small elementary particles that rain down from space, and which led to a Japanese researcher winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. The construction site of ``Hyper-Kamiokande'' was opened to the press for the first time on the 29th.

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9-year-old girl suffers serious leg fracture after sign collapses at Kobe Halloween event

2023-10-29 19:17:00
警察によりますと、29日午後1時前、神戸市北区の「しあわせの村」でステージに設置されていた看板が倒れ、9歳の女の子が足の骨を折る大けがをしました。警察によりますと、看板は高さおよそ2メートル、幅およそ5メートルで、ハロウィーンのイベントのために設置されていたものだということです。イベントの主催者は「事故当時、風が強かった」と話しているということで、警察が看板が倒れた原因など、詳しい状況を調べています。

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Iwate Oshu A bear got into a warehouse on a residential property and did not come out.

2023-10-29 18:48:00
On the morning of the 29th, a bear had gotten into a warehouse on the premises of a house in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, and was unable to come out. Police and others are on alert and are calling for caution.

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Hamas continues fighting with Israeli forces invading northern Gaza Strip

2023-10-29 18:22:00
The Islamic organization Hamas posted on social media on the morning of the 29th that it is continuing to fight with Israeli forces that have invaded Beit Rahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.

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Japan Series: Hanshin winning streak? Orix making a comeback? [18:30~]

2023-10-29 18:18:00
The second game of the professional baseball Japan Series, the first competition in 59 years between Kansai-based teams, will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on the 29th. In the first game, Hanshin won 8-0 by attacking Orix's ace pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It will be interesting to see whether there will be consecutive wins or whether Orix will return to a 50-50 record. The members of both teams have been announced, and the starting pitchers are Daiya Miyagi for Orix and Yuki Nishi for Hanshin. We will provide you with the latest information on the second match, which will be held from 6:30 p.m.

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One year since the Itaewon mass accident in South Korea: Memorial gathering at the accident site mourns the victims

2023-10-29 18:17:00
On the 29th, one year since the mass accident that killed more than 150 people, including two Japanese people, in Itaewon, the downtown area of ​​Seoul, South Korea, a memorial gathering was held at the scene of the accident, and many people left flowers. They paid tribute to the victims by handing over their hands and leaving messages.

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Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Man arrested after slashing two men and women at condominium and running away

2023-10-29 18:09:00
On the night of the 28th, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s were stabbed and injured in an apartment building in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Police arrested a 41-year-old man who claimed to be a temporary worker and who had run away from the scene. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Closing ceremony held at the National Theater, sad to say goodbye to a 57-year-old building in Tokyo

2023-10-29 17:54:00
A closing ceremony was held on the 29th at the National Theater in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, which is being rebuilt due to its aging condition, and those involved were sad to say goodbye to the 57-year-old building.

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Women's Golf Domestic Tour Ri Hana wins first victory after three-person playoff

2023-10-29 17:37:00
The final round of the women's golf domestic tour tournament was held in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, where South Korean player Lee Hana won her first tournament victory by winning a three-player playoff.

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All-Japan University Women's Ekiden: Meijo University wins the most in a row with a record 7 consecutive wins, and escapes to the top in the 3rd ward

2023-10-29 16:53:00
The All-Japan University Women's Ekiden was held in Sendai City, and Meijo University, which came first in the 3rd ward, overcame Daito Bunka University and Ritsumeikan University, both of which had foreign students, and achieved a record seven consecutive victories.

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International conference on security themes begins in China; attention is on whether there will be any contact with the US side

2023-10-29 16:13:00
An international conference on security began in China on the 29th. A delegation from the US Department of Defense is also expected to participate, and while dialogue between the defense authorities of the two countries has stalled, attention is on whether there will be any contact.

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Horse racing Autumn Emperor's Award: Most popular horse Equinox wins second consecutive victory

2023-10-29 16:11:00
The Autumn Emperor's Award, a G1 horse racing race, was held at the Tokyo Racecourse with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in attendance, and the most popular horse, Equinox, won, taking his second consecutive victory and scoring his fifth win in the G1 race. .

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Figure GP Series Canada Tournament Women's Single Kaori Sakamoto Winner

2023-10-29 16:08:00
The second half of the Canadian figure skating series, the second half of the women's singles free skate, was held on the 28th, and Kaori Sakamoto, who took first place in the first half, landed all her jumps and won with an overwhelming performance that left her in second place by a large margin. did.

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1st anniversary memorial service for Mei Tomikawa, who died in the Itaewon crowd accident in South Korea

2023-10-29 15:17:00
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the mass accident that killed 159 people, including two Japanese people, in Seoul, South Korea, a memorial service was held on the 28th to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Mei Tomikawa, who died in the accident, in her hometown of Nemuro, Hokkaido. It happened.

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Matthew Perry, who played Chandler on Friends, dies at 54

2023-10-29 14:51:00
Multiple local media reported that actor Matthew Perry, who played the role of Chandler in the popular American comedy drama "Friends," has passed away. He was 54 years old.

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Number of bear victims worst ever: 172 in 18 prefectures Call for thorough countermeasures

2023-10-29 13:58:00
According to NHK, the number of people who have been attacked and injured by bears has reached at least 172 people in 18 prefectures so far this fiscal year. This is the worst damage ever since the country began keeping statistics, and the national and local governments are calling for thorough measures to be taken.

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Former Unification Church - Construction of new facility in Tama, Tokyo temporarily postponed

2023-10-29 13:43:00
According to an interview with the church, the former Unification Church has decided to temporarily suspend its plans to build a new training facility in Tama City, Tokyo, due to the fact that the church was ordered to disband this month. I did.

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A waiting Israeli military vehicle moves near the Gaza Strip border. Satellite image

2023-10-29 12:10:00
As the Israeli military expands its military operations on the ground using tanks and other equipment in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that ``this is the second phase of the war,'' indicating that he intends to further intensify attacks. Ta. Satellite images taken from above show that Israeli military vehicles that had been waiting near the border with the Gaza Strip are no longer moving, indicating that they may have been used for ground operations.

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Liberal Democratic Party: “Combine tax cuts and benefits” Ritsumeikan: “With immediate and highly effective benefits”

2023-10-29 11:57:00
On NHK's "Sunday Debate," policy leaders from each party exchanged opinions on economic measures, with the Liberal Democratic Party emphasizing a return policy that combines tax cuts and handouts to raise wages and overcome deflation, while the Constitutional Democratic Party He argued that tax cuts would take too long to implement and should be responded to with immediate benefits.

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G7 trade ministers' meeting will soon adopt a statement calling for the elimination of unnecessary trade restrictions

2023-10-29 11:36:00
Discussions have begun on the second day of the trade ministers' meeting of the G7 = seven major countries being held in Osaka, and any measures that unnecessarily restrict trade will be immediately abolished, with China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products in mind. A ministerial statement calling for this to be adopted is expected to be adopted soon.

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United Auto Workers Union “Temporary agreement with Stellantis including wage increases”

2023-10-29 10:56:00
The UAW (United Auto Workers Union) in the United States, which continues to strike, has announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on wage increases and other matters with Stellantis, a European company that owns brands such as Chrysler. On the other hand, the remaining GM (General Motors) has announced that it will expand its strike and is increasing pressure.

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“Many Wagner fighters are in separate units” Russian state news agency

2023-10-29 10:20:00
As Russia continues its military invasion of Ukraine, willing to sacrifice soldiers, Russia's state news agency reported that many of the fighters who belonged to the private military company Wagner have joined other units. This shows that the Putin government is making up for the lack of troops while keeping Wagner, who once rebelled, under control.

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"Partial lunar eclipse" observed across the country at dawn on the 29th

2023-10-29 10:16:00
A "partial lunar eclipse" in which the moon entered the Earth's shadow, making it appear as if part of it was missing, was observed in various places at dawn on the 29th.

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Man and woman slashed at apartment; investigation into whereabouts of suspect in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

2023-10-29 08:55:00
On the night of the 28th, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s were slashed with a knife at an apartment in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The two were conscious when they were transported, and police are investigating the whereabouts of the suspect, who is believed to be an acquaintance of the suspects and who fled the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Rugby World Cup final: South Africa wins for 2nd consecutive tournament, 4th time in a row

2023-10-29 06:59:00
The final of the Rugby World Cup in France was held on the 28th, and South Africa defeated New Zealand 12-11, winning the tournament for the second time in a row and for the fourth time. His fourth win is the most by any player.

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One year since South Korea's Itaewon crowd accident, memorials are held at the scene and safety measures strengthened

2023-10-29 06:43:00
The 29th marks one year since the mass accident that killed more than 150 people, including two Japanese people, in Itaewon, the downtown area of ​​Seoul, the capital of South Korea. While many people visit the site to pay their respects, police and local governments are strengthening safety measures ahead of Halloween on the 31st.

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More than half of companies whose employees have left their jobs to care for family members do not take advantage of the leave/vacation system

2023-10-29 06:33:00
A private credit survey revealed that more than half of the companies that had employees who quit their jobs to care for a family member or other family member in the past year did not utilize the family care leave or family care leave system. I found out from the company summary. A credit bureau has pointed out that ``immediate efforts are needed to ensure that the system is thoroughly known.''

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Former Vice President Pence announces withdrawal from U.S. presidential election campaign

2023-10-29 06:26:00
Former Republican Vice President Pence, who had announced his candidacy for next year's US presidential election, has announced that he will be withdrawing from the campaign. This is the first time a major Republican candidate has withdrawn from the race, as former President Trump maintains overwhelming support within the party.

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[Updated from time to time] Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: “This is the second stage of war”

2023-10-29 06:11:00
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced on the 28th that 7,703 people had died in the series of clashes that began on the 7th of this month, 377 more than announced the day before, but telephone and other means of communication continue to be cut off. Therefore, the full extent of the damage is not known. As the Israeli military expands its military operations on the ground using tanks and other equipment in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that ``this is the second phase of the war,'' indicating that he intends to further intensify attacks. Ta. *We will update you on the developments on the 29th (Japan time).

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: ``This is the second stage of war'' - thoughts on intensifying attacks

2023-10-29 05:52:00
As the Israeli military expands its military operations on the ground using tanks and other equipment in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that ``this is the second phase of the war,'' indicating that he intends to further intensify attacks. Ta.

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