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Main news(2022/03/16)


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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 23:08:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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Ukrainian President Speech at US Parliament "Attack on the Right to Live Freely"

2022-03-16 22:41:00
As Russia's military invasion continues, Ukraine's President Zelensky delivered an online speech at the U.S. Congress, stating that "Russia is attacking our country and people as well as their right to live freely." , Asked the United States for further support.

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Four Russian Navy tank landing ships pass through the Tsugaru Straits Ministry of Defense

2022-03-16 22:20:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that four Russian Navy tank landing ships had passed through the Tsugaru Straits on the 16th. It was also confirmed that military vehicles were loaded, and the Ministry of Defense said that soldiers on these vehicles and ships could be mobilized to invade Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Kishida Policy not to identify close contacts at general offices

2022-03-16 21:22:00
Prime Minister Kishida announced at a press conference on the night of the 16th that he would cancel the priority measures such as the prevention of spread in 18 prefectures, which are due on the 21st of this month, in all regions. In addition, in order to maintain socio-economic activities, the identification of close contacts is limited to medical institutions, facilities for the elderly, homes, etc. according to the infection situation in the area, and at general business establishments where infection control measures are taken. I showed an unspecified idea.

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Prime Minister Kishida announces withdrawal of "most favored nation treatment" to strengthen sanctions on Russia

2022-03-16 21:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida slammed Russia's military invasion of Ukraine as an outrageous act in history at a press conference on the night of the 16th, and withdrew the "most favored nation treatment" that guarantees trade incentives. , Decided a policy to further strengthen sanctions such as restricting imports and exports. He also announced that he had set up a liaison coordinating meeting under Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to accommodate refugees.

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Russian state television staff anti-war complaint "authorities preliminary investigation" state news agency

2022-03-16 20:57:00
A Russian state news agency reported that investigative authorities had launched a preliminary investigation over officials on Russian state television complaining of an anti-war during a news program. The focus will be on how the Putin administration, which tightens speech control, will respond to state television staff.

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Prime Minister Kishida Policy not to identify close contacts at general offices

2022-03-16 20:27:00
Prime Minister Kishida announced at a press conference on the night of the 16th that he would cancel the priority measures such as the prevention of spread in 18 prefectures, which are due on the 21st of this month, in all regions. In addition, in order to maintain socio-economic activities, the identification of close contacts is limited to medical institutions, facilities for the elderly, homes, etc. according to the infection situation in the area, and at general business establishments where infection control measures are taken. I showed an unspecified idea.

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Prime Minister Kishida announces withdrawal of "most favored nation treatment" to strengthen sanctions on Russia

2022-03-16 20:12:00
Prime Minister Kishida slammed Russia's military invasion of Ukraine as an outrageous act in history at a press conference on the night of the 16th, and withdrew the "most favored nation treatment" that guarantees trade incentives. , Decided a policy to further strengthen sanctions such as restricting imports and exports. He also announced that he had set up a liaison coordinating meeting under Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno to accommodate refugees.

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Prime Minister Kishida Policy not to identify close contacts at general offices

2022-03-16 20:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida announced at a press conference on the night of the 16th that he would cancel the priority measures such as the prevention of spread in 18 prefectures, which are due on the 21st of this month, in all regions. In addition, in order to maintain socio-economic activities, the identification of close contacts is limited to medical institutions, facilities for the elderly, homes, etc. according to the infection situation in the area, and at general business establishments where infection control measures are taken. I showed an unspecified idea.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 19:46:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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"Almost one Ukrainian child refugee per second" UNICEF

2022-03-16 19:18:00
The UNICEF-UN Children's Fund announced on the 15th that more than 1.5 million children from Ukraine have been forced to evacuate abroad. A UNICEF spokeswoman said, "Ukrainian children are becoming refugees at a rate of almost one per second," expressing a strong sense of crisis.

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Russian state television officials accused of anti-war urged by the United Nations not to receive retaliation

2022-03-16 19:15:00
A spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a press conference on the 15th about Marina Offshannikova, a detained employee who complained of an anti-war during the broadcast of a news program on Russia's national television. I urge the authorities not to receive retaliation for her exercise of the right to freedom of expression, "he said, urging the authorities to keep an eye on the response of the Russian authorities.

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Shunto intensive answer day Full answer is also available at major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances

2022-03-16 19:11:00
The 16th is the intensive response day for this year's shunto. Following the recovery in business performance, the management side has responded one after another at a level higher than last year, and major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances have given full responses as requested by the labor union. However, with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and other factors, uncertainty about the future of the economy is increasing, and the focus is on how far the movement to raise wages will spread.

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Prime Minister Kishida announces withdrawal of "most favored nation treatment" to strengthen sanctions on Russia

2022-03-16 19:09:00
In order to strengthen sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Kishida announced at a press conference that he would withdraw the "most favored nation treatment" that guarantees trade incentives to Russia.

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[The site is now] Resonating explosions and warnings Living in Kyiv

2022-03-16 19:05:00
Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. How are Ukrainian citizens, said to be 2 million, trying to confront the "wartime life" with the Russian army, which is advancing troops around the city? Spelled from local testimony.

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International Court of Justice 17th Interim Measures Judgment on Russian Military Invasion

2022-03-16 19:04:00
Following Ukraine's complaint that Russia's military invasion is unjustified, the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands is to decide on provisional measures, and it is also called the "World Court" that protects the international legal order. The court's decision to be called is noteworthy.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 18:44:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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"Booking.com" Antitrust Law Violation Suspected Recurrence Prevention Measures

2022-03-16 18:39:00
The world's leading travel reservation site "Booking.com" has signed a contract with a hotel or inn on the condition that the accommodation fee will not be higher than other sites, and there is a suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act. The operator of the site in the Netherlands has put together a plan to prevent recurrence, and the Fair Trade Commission approved the plan on the 16th.

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Russia Invasion of Ukraine Expected to hold ceasefire negotiations for 3 consecutive days and 16 days

2022-03-16 18:17:00
As Russian troops continue to invade Ukraine, online ceasefire negotiations between both delegations are expected to take place on the 16th for the third consecutive day. The Turkish Foreign Minister, who acts as an intermediary, will soon meet with the Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow, with the focus on finding a compromise that closes the gap between the two claims.

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Shunto intensive answer day Full answer is also available at major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances

2022-03-16 17:53:00
The 16th is the intensive response day for this year's shunto. Following the recovery in business performance, the management side has responded one after another at a level higher than last year, and major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances have given full responses as requested by the labor union. However, with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and other factors, uncertainty about the future of the economy is increasing, and the focus is on how far the movement to raise wages will spread.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 17:36:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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Announcement of 27 representatives from Japan Soccer World Cup Final Qualifying If you win the next round, you will participate

2022-03-16 17:35:00
Twenty-seven Japanese national team members have been announced for the two games of the soccer and World Cup Asian final qualifiers to be held later this month, and the captain Maya Yoshida, who was absent due to injury last time, has returned.

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Considering disposal of 50 research frauds such as data fabrication in Nagoya University dissertation

2022-03-16 17:32:00
Nagoya University announced that there were more than 50 research frauds such as data fabrication in three papers such as the paper on carbon material synthesis published as the world's first achievement, and will consider disposing of related parties in the future. doing.

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“Burial of the dead in a mass grave such as a park needs a ceasefire” Mariupol Police Chief

2022-03-16 17:27:00
Chief of local police in eastern Mariupol, where Russian troops continue to attack violently, Mihairo Bersinin, chief of the local police, responded to NHK's question by voice message on the 15th as communication conditions deteriorated.

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"Booking.com" Antitrust Law Violation Suspected Recurrence Prevention Measures

2022-03-16 17:14:00
The world's leading travel reservation site "Booking.com" has signed a contract with a hotel or inn on the condition that the accommodation fee will not be higher than other sites, and there is a suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act. The operator of the site in the Netherlands has put together a plan to prevent recurrence, and the Fair Trade Commission approved the plan on the 16th.

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Soaring crude oil price Trigger clause Liberal Democratic Party, including the release of freezing

2022-03-16 17:03:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Secretary-General of the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party have met to set up a new study team of practitioners from the three parties to lift the freeze on the "trigger clause" that the Democratic Party for the People is seeking. We have agreed to start concrete discussions, including.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 16:56:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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Shunto intensive answer day Full answer is also available at major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances

2022-03-16 16:03:00
The 16th is the intensive response day for this year's shunto. Following the recovery in business performance, the management side has responded one after another at a level higher than last year, and major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances have given full responses as requested by the labor union. However, with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and other factors, uncertainty about the future of the economy is increasing, and the focus is on how far the movement to raise wages will spread.

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"Speech by President Zelensky in the Diet" Considered to respond to Japan by consultation

2022-03-16 15:55:00
The Ukrainian government, which continues to invade Russia, has asked the Japanese side to provide an opportunity to watch President Zelensky's speech in the Diet, and the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the Diet measures have asked. We agreed that we should accept it.

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"White" Benizuwai crab breeding for the public found in Toyama Bay

2022-03-16 15:51:00
A non-red, white Chionoecetes japonicus was found in Toyama Bay and is bred in an aquarium with the aim of opening it to the public as a rare crab that has no record in Toyama Prefecture.

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"Prohibition of cherry-blossom viewing banquets in metropolitan parks" Continues even if the spread prevention is lifted Tokyo

2022-03-16 15:45:00
Even if the priority measures such as prevention of spread are lifted, which is due on the 21st of this month, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is currently banning banquets associated with cherry blossom viewing in the metropolitan park and restricting access to some areas. It is a policy to continue.

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[Now in the field] "I'm worried about my dad" Ukrainian girl wishing for her father's safety

2022-03-16 14:52:00
"I miss my dad, but I'm more worried than" lonely. "" A seven-year-old girl evacuating to an underground shelter in the capital Kyiv with her mother wished her father's safety. As her Russian army approaches, she is away from her father and spending time in a shelter with her mother. How does she feel? We talked to the girl and her mother.

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Three international students enrolled in a university in Fukuoka from Ukraine arrive at Fukuoka Airport

2022-03-16 14:33:00
As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continued, three international students from Ukraine entering a university in Fukuoka Prefecture arrived at Fukuoka Airport on the night of the 15th.

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"Prevention of spread" 21 days to cancel all measures for the first time in about two and a half months

2022-03-16 14:31:00
The government has decided to lift the priority measures such as prevention of spread in 18 prefectures, which are due on the 21st of this month, in all regions. It is the first time in about two and a half months that priority measures have not been issued to any region.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky to address at US Congress

2022-03-16 14:03:00
As Russia's military invasion continues, Ukraine's President Zelensky will give an online speech at the U.S. Congress on the night of the 16th of Japan time, including the setting of a no-fly zone over Ukraine. It is expected to appeal for military support.

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Shunto intensive answer day Full answer is also available at major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances

2022-03-16 13:59:00
The 16th is the intensive response day for this year's shunto. Following the recovery in business performance, the management side has responded one after another at a level higher than last year, and major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances have given full responses as requested by the labor union. However, with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and other factors, uncertainty about the future of the economy is increasing, and the focus is on how far the movement to raise wages will spread.

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Osaka Prefecture "Prevention of spread" Consolidate policy not to request extension

2022-03-16 13:47:00
Regarding priority measures such as prevention of spread of the deadline on the 21st of this month, Osaka Prefecture has decided not to request the government to extend the deadline, saying that the number of infected people is declining. After that, we will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters to formally decide the response.

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Padres Darvish Camp 154km Smooth adjustment

2022-03-16 13:11:00
Yu Darvish, a major league baseball pitcher, pitched against a batter for the first time in the camp, marking the fastest 154km and not allowing a hit, making a good start for the season.

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Jun Kondo, a physicist, died 92 years old Received the Order of Culture for the "Kondo effect"

2022-03-16 13:08:00
Jun Kondo, a physicist who theoretically clarified a special phenomenon in physics and received the Order of Culture, died of aspiration pneumonia. He was 92 years old.

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Aichi Governor recall signature forgery convicted by the second son of the secretary general Nagoya District Court

2022-03-16 12:55:00
The Nagoya District Court said to the second son of the secretary-general of a recall activity group who was accused of violating the Local Autonomy Law for forging a signature using a part-time job over the recall of the Governor of Aichi Prefecture. It's an unforgivable offense to try to distort fraudulently, "he convicted with a suspended sentence.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 12:39:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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Shunto intensive answer day Full answer is also available at major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances

2022-03-16 12:29:00
The 16th is the intensive response day for this year's shunto. Following the recovery in business performance, the management side has responded one after another at a level higher than last year, and major companies such as automobiles and electric appliances have given full responses as requested by the labor union. However, with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and other factors, uncertainty about the future of the economy is increasing, and the focus is on how far the movement to raise wages will spread.

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North Korean flying body launch "Is it a failure immediately after?" South Korean army

2022-03-16 12:21:00
South Korean troops revealed that North Korea launched a flying object from the suburbs of the capital Pyongyang on the morning of the 16th, but it seems that it failed shortly afterwards. This is the 10th launch by North Korea, and we are proceeding with detailed analysis with the US military.

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Off the coast of Senkaku Four ships of the China Coast Guard invade Japanese territorial waters Kaiho warns

2022-03-16 12:17:00
On the morning of the 16th, four ships of the China Coast Guard invaded Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.

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North Korean flying body launch "Is it a failure immediately after?" South Korean army

2022-03-16 12:07:00
South Korean troops revealed that North Korea launched a flying object from the suburbs of the capital Pyongyang on the morning of the 16th, but it seems that it failed shortly afterwards. This is the 10th launch by North Korea, and we are proceeding with detailed analysis with the US military.

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Ukraine and Russia continue negotiations on the 16th The clue to the ceasefire is unclear

2022-03-16 12:00:00
Negotiations by both delegations will continue on the 15th and will take place on the 16th as Russian troops invading Ukraine continue to fight for the siege of the capital Kyiv. However, it seems that the gap between the two positions is still large, and it is unclear whether a clue for a ceasefire can be found.

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"Prevention of spread" Osaka Prefecture makes a careful decision 17 Adjusted by canceling prefectures

2022-03-16 11:57:00
Regarding priority measures such as prevention of spread in 18 prefectures, which will be due on the 21st of next week, the government is coordinating to cancel 17 prefectures such as Tokyo and Aichi. Regarding the remaining Osaka, the policy is to decide how to handle it based on the intentions of the prefecture, and after Prime Minister Kishida discusses with the relevant ministers, he will hold a press conference on the night of the 16th to clarify the response.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 11:52:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will update the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned (there is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia).

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Fukuoka Japan University of Economics To accept evacuees from Ukraine First in Japan

2022-03-16 11:28:00
As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, Japan University of Economics in Fukuoka Prefecture has decided to accept 70 students evacuating from Ukraine. Since this is the first time that a university has accepted refugees in Japan, we will provide dormitories and teaching materials free of charge, and we will also solicit support from companies and other organizations to cover the living expenses of students.

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Is it possible to launch a ballistic missile from North Korea? Ministry of Defense officials

2022-03-16 11:17:00
According to a Ministry of Defense official, there is information that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The Ministry of Defense is collecting information on whether it will affect Japan.

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North Korean flying body launch "Is it a failure immediately after?" South Korean army

2022-03-16 11:15:00
South Korean troops have revealed that North Korea launched a flying object from the suburbs of the capital Pyongyang on the morning of the 16th, but it seems that it failed shortly afterwards, and is proceeding with detailed analysis with the US military.

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14 WTO member countries and regions to cancel "most favored nation treatment" of Russia

2022-03-16 11:12:00
There is a growing movement to keep Russia out of the global economy in terms of trade, which continues to invade Ukraine. WTO = Japan and the United States, which are members of the World Trade Organization, and 14 countries and regions such as Australia and South Korea have announced that they will cancel the trade incentives called "most favored nation treatment".

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United Nations Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Resolution Intensified bargaining between France and Russia

2022-03-16 11:06:00
At the United Nations, France and others are aiming to compile a new resolution and adopt it at the General Assembly over humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, where civilian casualties continue to increase, while Russia has also adopted its own resolution as a Security Council director. Submitted to the meeting, the bargaining between the two sides is intensifying.

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February trade statistics Trade deficit for 7 consecutive months due to rising crude oil prices

2022-03-16 10:45:00
Last month's trade statistics were released, with imports up 34% from the same month last year due to rising prices for crude oil and LNG = liquefied natural gas. As a result, the trade balance, which is the balance of exports minus imports, was a deficit of 668.3 billion yen, the seventh consecutive month of trade deficit.

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Urgent budget of 1.6 trillion yen in Japanese yen to support the United States and Ukraine

2022-03-16 10:43:00
President Biden of the United States signed a bill that included an emergency budget totaling 13.6 billion dollars, about 1.6 trillion yen in Japanese yen, such as providing weapons to Ukraine and humanitarian assistance, and said, "More support for Ukraine We will act swiftly to move forward. "

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Meeting with the President of Ukraine, the Prime Minister of Poland, etc.

2022-03-16 10:37:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Prime Ministers of Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia who visited the capital Kyiv on the 15th, and expressed his hope for the cooperation of each country to manage the situation.

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[Details] Mr. Yun becomes President-elect of South Korea What will happen to Japan-South Korea relations?

2022-03-16 10:21:00
In the South Korean presidential election, which was voted on March 9, Yun So-gyeol, the largest conservative opposition party, was elected by only 0.73 points. Mr. Yun is eager to improve Japan-South Korea relations, saying, "Aiming for a comprehensive solution to the concerns between the two countries." We asked Professor Hideki Okuzono of the University of Shizuoka, who is familiar with Korean politics, about what will happen to Japan-Korea relations in the future. (International Department, Youhei Suzuki)

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Is it possible to launch a ballistic missile from North Korea? Ministry of Defense officials

2022-03-16 10:17:00
According to a Ministry of Defense official, there is information that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The Ministry of Defense is collecting information on whether it will affect Japan.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 09:11:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia)

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February Trade Statistics Impact of Rising Crude Oil Prices for 7 Consecutive Months of Trade Deficit

2022-03-16 09:03:00
According to the trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance last month, the import value was 7,585.3 billion yen due to the rise in crude oil prices, an increase of 34% compared to the same month last year. On the other hand, although the export value increased by 19.1%, the trade balance after deducting imports from exports was a deficit of 668.3 billion yen, the seventh consecutive month of trade deficit.

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Large-scale landslide in Peru 60 houses are involved and 6 people are missing

2022-03-16 08:53:00
A large landslide in a mountainous town in northern Peru, South America, has involved about 60 homes and left at least six people missing.

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U.S. military aircraft carrier-based aircraft exercises in the Yellow Sea restraining North Korean missile launches

2022-03-16 08:44:00
Following North Korea's successive launches of ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missiles, the US military announced that it had conducted exercises using aircraft carrier-mounted aircraft in the Yellow Sea on the west side of the Korean Peninsula, and restrained North Korea.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 07:59:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia)

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Ukrainian President Zelensky recognizes that it is difficult to join NATO

2022-03-16 07:11:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a video speech at a defense-related conference led by the United Kingdom on the 15th, saying, "It has been told for years that the door of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization is open, but it is possible to enter. I have heard that it cannot be done. It is a fact and must be acknowledged. " .. President Zelensky and his presidential palace executives have recently often shown that Ukraine is not always obsessed with joining NATO for the foreseeable future. Although some Russians have expressed some appreciation for this, it is still uncertain whether it will be a compromise in negotiations for a ceasefire.

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Angels Otani "I want to go 100% from the start" toward the opening

2022-03-16 07:08:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels practiced pitching with a bullpen for the first time at the camp on the 15th. At the post-practice press conference, he said, "I want to be 100% from the start," showing enthusiasm for the opening.

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Letter from Riichi Yokomitsu to Yasunari Kawabata in his later years

2022-03-16 06:58:00
An interview with the Museum of Modern Japanese Literature revealed that a letter sent by the writer Riichi Yokomitsu to his best friend Yasunari Kawabata about half a year before his death was left behind. The existing letter from Yokomitsu to Kawabata seems to be the last letter, and it is noted as a material that shows the interaction between the two who continued until his death.

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[Updated from time to time] Military invasion of Russia and Ukraine (movement on the 16th)

2022-03-16 06:55:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians are evacuating abroad. We will keep you updated on the movements on the 16th (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 7 hours between Japan and Ukraine and 6 hours from Moscow, Russia)

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Ukraine and Russia to ceasefire negotiations today Is there a big gap between the two?

2022-03-16 06:13:00
As Russian troops invading Ukraine continued to fight for the siege of the capital Kyiv, negotiations by both delegations continued the day before and took place on the 15th. A Ukrainian delegation said it would hold negotiations on the 16th, saying, "There is a fundamental discrepancy, but there is certainly room for compromise."

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Ambassador to Japan Moldova "Donate even 1 yen" Calling for support from Japan

2022-03-16 05:50:00
In an interview with NHK, the ambassador to Japan in neighboring Moldova, which continues to accept evacuees from Ukraine in a difficult economic situation, said, "A donation of 1 dollar or 1 yen will help the Ukrainian people and help children's light. It will be, "he said, calling for support from Japan.

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Arson in Osaka Building Suspects who died are sent to documents on suspicion of murder and arson

2022-03-16 05:11:00
In December last year, a clinic entering a building in Kita-ku, Osaka was set on fire, killing 26 people involved, and police are planning to send documents to the suspect who died on the 16th on suspicion of murder and arson. The suspect died and the investigation ended without the detailed motive of the case being identified.

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A fine of over 30,000 yen for a woman who was a Russian state television employee who filed an anti-war proceeding

2022-03-16 04:45:00
A Moscow court sentenced a detained female employee to a fine of more than 30,000 yen in Japanese yen after entering the studio during a news program on Russian state television and complaining of an anti-war. After the woman left the court, she said, "The interrogation lasted more than 14 hours," she said and thanked her supporters.

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Government 17 Prefectures Direction of Cancellation of "Prevention of Spread" Osaka Carefully Judges

2022-03-16 04:18:00
Regarding priority measures such as prevention of spread in 18 prefectures, which will be due on the 21st of next week, the government is coordinating to cancel 17 prefectures such as Tokyo and Aichi. As for the remaining Osaka, the bed usage rate is still at a high level, so we will carefully decide how to handle it based on the intentions of the prefecture.

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