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Main news(2022/08/18)


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Ukrainian-Turkish presidential talks before tripartite talks with UN Secretary-General

2022-08-18 22:39:00
President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Erdogan separately, ahead of a tripartite meeting between UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President Zelensky, and Turkish President Erdogan, who are visiting Ukraine as Russia continues its military invasion of Ukraine. held a meeting with

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Voluntary recall of sweets sold at Tokyo Disney Resort announced

2022-08-18 22:04:00
The management company has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 6,700 boxes of the target products, saying that mold was found in the sweets sold at Tokyo Disney Resort.

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Abortion "Don't ask for unnecessary consent" Japanese Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

2022-08-18 22:00:00
When a woman undergoes an abortion due to an unexpected pregnancy and is not married, the consent of the other man is legally not required. It has been pointed out that there is a possibility that the time to receive an abortion operation may pass. Regarding this, the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said that unnecessary consent should not be sought, and indicated the idea of ​​​​notifying the appropriate interpretation of the law that consent is unnecessary at workshops.

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Sightseeing boat sinks Shiretoko peninsula coast police search intensively Bone fragments and shoes found

2022-08-18 20:52:00
In April this year, a concentrated search by the police began on the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula near the site where the tourist boat sank, and new bone fragments and sneakers were found on the first day, the 18th. Police will continue to check if there is any connection with the missing passengers.

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High school baseball semi-final combination decision The first game will be a confrontation with the Tohoku group

2022-08-18 20:40:00
The best 4 of the national high school baseball in the summer were completed on the 18th, and the combination of the semifinals scheduled for the 20th was decided.

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Issues surrounding the former Unification Church to receive intensive consultations from next month

2022-08-18 20:27:00
Regarding issues such as the so-called psychic marketing law surrounding the former Unification Church, the government will hold the first meeting of related ministries and agencies to work together to provide relief for victims, etc., and will strengthen its focus on receiving consultations for about a month from next month. decided to implement the period. Regarding the former Unification Church, there were various remarks and movements on the 18th, such as the Liberal Democratic Party's policy research chairman Hagiuda answering questions from reporters.

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Hanae Mori dies "Madame Butterfly" mourning voices from all over the world

2022-08-18 20:21:00
In response to the death of fashion designer Hanae Mori, close friends have mourned.

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Maebashi District Court sentenced to 2 years in prison for ``inducing'' two fatalities on Kita Kanto Expressway

2022-08-18 19:52:00
A former company accused of causing an accident by approaching a passenger car while distracted from operating a tablet device in an accident on the Kita-Kanto Expressway in Gunma Prefecture that killed two people. The Maebashi District Court sentenced the officer to a two-year prison sentence, stating that ``distracted driving cannot be overlooked and is a heavy responsibility''.

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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda visits facilities related to the Former Unification Church “Reflections on lack of thought”

2022-08-18 18:47:00
When asked by reporters about his visit to facilities related to the former Unification Church in mid-June, just before the House of Councilors election was announced, Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research committee, said, "There are no social problems with the church right now." I was aware of it, but I didn't think enough about the fact that there are still people who are suffering, and I'm reflecting on it."

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``Octopus wiener''-like creature new species or research such as Kagoshima University

2022-08-18 18:37:00
Research by Kagoshima University and others has revealed that there is a high possibility that a creature resembling an octopus-shaped wiener sausage found in Kagoshima Prefecture, which is a staple of children's lunch boxes, is a new species.

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Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda visits facilities related to the Former Unification Church “Reflections on lack of thought”

2022-08-18 17:31:00
When asked by reporters about his visit to facilities related to the former Unification Church in mid-June, just before the House of Councilors election was announced, Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research committee, said, "There are no social problems with the church right now." I was aware of it, but I didn't think enough about the fact that there are still people who are suffering, and I'm reflecting on it."

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High school baseball Shimonoseki International beat Senbatsu champion Osaka Toin to advance to the semi-finals

2022-08-18 17:03:00
Yamaguchi's Shimonoseki Kokusai High School defeated Osaka Toin High School 5-4 in the third game of the summer national high school baseball quarter-finals to advance to the quarter-finals. Osaka Toin, who won the Spring Senbatsu this year and aimed for the third consecutive spring and summer victory, was eliminated in the quarterfinals. |123|456|789|Total H Shimonoseki International|001|011|002|513 Osaka Toin|200|011|000|410

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Explosions in Crimea ``possibility of entering a new phase'' expert

2022-08-18 17:01:00
An explosion occurred in the Crimea peninsula in southern Ukraine, which was unilaterally annexed by Russia. It has been pointed out that the situation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine may change.

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In central Miyagi Prefecture Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, seismic intensity 4 No worries about tsunami

2022-08-18 15:16:00
At around 2:46 pm on the 18th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. There is no tsunami from this earthquake. Seismic intensity 4 was observed in Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture and Soma City, Naraha Town and Namie Town in Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, seismic intensity 3 was observed in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, and Fukushima City in Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, shaking with a seismic intensity of 2 and 1 was observed in a wide area of ​​Tohoku and Kanto, Niigata Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, with an epicenter depth of 60 kilometers and an estimated magnitude of 5.3.

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U.S. Air Force transport aircraft CV22 Osprey "All aircraft grounded" U.S. multiple media

2022-08-18 15:12:00
Multiple US media reported that the US Air Force has suspended all flights of the CV-22 Osprey transport aircraft, which is also deployed at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, due to a problem.

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Liberal Democratic Party Member of the House of Councilors Akiko Ikuina “Visit without knowing that it is a facility related to the former Unification Church”

2022-08-18 14:03:00
Akiko Ikuina, a member of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, told reporters on the 18th that she visited a facility related to the former Unification Church with Hagiuda, chairman of the political affairs research committee, before the election, and explained that she did not know that it was a facility related to the church at the time. Did.

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First catch of saury 50,000 yen per kilo, more than 5 times more than last year Nemuro, Hokkaido

2022-08-18 13:39:00
While the serious poor catch of Pacific saury continued, at Hanasaki Port in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, on the morning of the 18th, a small boat for the main fishing net fishing returned and landed the first catch. The amount of catch was only about 260 kilograms, and it was sold at auction at a high price of 50,000 yen per kilogram, more than five times the price of last year.

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[Forecaster commentary] Heavy rain forecast for north to eastern Japan (noon on the 18th)

2022-08-18 12:46:00
Due to the influence of the front and low pressure, the atmospheric condition is very unstable mainly in northern and eastern Japan, and heavy rain is falling intermittently. It is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and flooding of rivers through the night of the 18th. Even in the Tohoku region, which experienced record-breaking heavy rains, heavy rains are likely to hit again, and the danger of disasters is likely to rise sharply. Kimitoshi Sato, a weather forecaster, explains the forecast and precautions for future rain. It was broadcast on the news before noon on the 18th. [Video: 2 minutes 03 seconds] (Not available on data broadcasting)

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Former director "I said that if the AOKI side does not have a high amount of money, I will do a sponsorship"

2022-08-18 12:44:00
A former director of the organizing committee was arrested for accepting bribes from the major men's clothing company Aoki Holdings in relation to the sponsorship contract for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I was told that I would be a sponsor if I could, so I introduced him to the executives of the organizing committee.” After that, AOKI paid a sponsorship fee of about 500 million yen to become a tournament sponsor, and the special investigation department is investigating the details.

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“Crimea Explosions Involve Ukraine,” US CNN

2022-08-18 12:43:00
According to an internal report by the Ukrainian government, Ukraine was involved in a series of explosions in Crimea, which was unilaterally annexed by Russia. As the tense situation continues, UN Secretary-General Guterres will arrive in Ukraine and will hold talks with President Zelensky and others on the 18th.

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Opposition parties such as the Rimin and the “Former Unification Church” submitted a request for an extraordinary Diet session

2022-08-18 11:59:00
Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a request to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda to convene an extraordinary session of the Diet based on the provisions of the Constitution, stating that it is necessary to correct the government's stance on the relationship between cabinet ministers and the former Unification Church.

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Director General of National Security Agency Akiba Meets with Chinese Yang Yang 7 Hours on Taiwan Situation

2022-08-18 09:19:00
Amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Director General Akiba of the National Security Bureau met with Politburo member Yang Jiechi, who oversees China's foreign affairs, for seven hours until late at night on the 17th. He reiterated the importance of stability.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 18th)

2022-08-18 09:04:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 18th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

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Shohei Ohtani No. 27's two-run home run hit four

2022-08-18 08:37:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Mariners on the 17th as No. 2 and designated hitter, and hit his 27th two-run home run this season in his 5th at-bat in 9 innings. Ohtani had four hits in this match.

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High school baseball quarterfinals announced to delay the start time due to bad weather

2022-08-18 07:43:00
Four quarter-final games are scheduled for the summer national high school baseball tournament held at Koshien Stadium on the 18th. announced a delayed start time.

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Global fashion designer Hanae Mori dies at 96

2022-08-18 07:21:00
Hanae Mori, one of Japan's leading global fashion designers known for her butterfly designs, passed away due to old age on the 11th of this month. She was 96 years old.

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Expected increase in rainfall from Tohoku to Kyushu Risk of disaster risk rising sharply

2022-08-18 06:58:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, the atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable over a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu, and heavy rain is falling in various places such as Hokuriku and Kinki. The rainfall is expected to increase further tonight, so we need to be vigilant against landslides and flooding of rivers. In Tohoku, which has experienced record-breaking rainfall, the risk of disasters is likely to rise sharply with relatively little rainfall, so please ensure your safety as soon as possible.

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UN secretary-general arrives in Ukraine as tensions rise over Crimea explosion

2022-08-18 06:34:00
Regarding the explosion that occurred in Crimea in southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed, the Russian side revealed that about 80 apartments and houses were damaged and indicated that the Ukrainian side was involved in the attack. As tensions continue locally, UN Secretary-General Guterres will arrive in western Ukraine and hold talks with President Zelensky and others.

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Former Executive Director Takahashi of the Olympic Organizing Committee Is it a consulting contract after a request for convenience from the AOKI side?

2022-08-18 06:12:00
A former director of the organizing committee was arrested for accepting bribes from major menswear company Aoki Holdings in connection with the sponsorship contract for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. A few months later, I learned from interviews with people involved that there was a suspicion that he had signed a consulting contract with the former director's company. The Special Investigation Department believes that AOKI provided a bribe to the former director in the name of consulting fees, and is investigating the details.

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Summer National High School Baseball Best 4 Aim Today's Quarterfinals 4 Games

2022-08-18 04:18:00
Four quarterfinal games will be held on the 18th of the summer national high school baseball, and the best four will be decided.

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