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World Cup opening game ``New technology for offside judgment'' is effective

2022-11-21 21:08:00
A new technology for judging offsides was introduced at the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament, and the effect was demonstrated in the opening match.

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JR Chuo Line Rapid/Sobu Line Suspension of operation Effects of accident resulting in injury or death

2022-11-21 20:52:00
According to JR East, due to the accident that caused injury or death at Asagaya Station, ▽ JR Chuo Line rapid trains will run on all lines between Takao Station and Tokyo Station, and ▽ JR Chuo and Sobu Line local trains will stop at Mitaka Station and Nakano Station. Both of the up and down lines between and have stopped driving from before 8:00 pm. It is expected to resume operation around 9:00 p.m.

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M5.6 earthquake kills 46 in Java, Indonesia, no tsunami

2022-11-21 20:48:00
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit western Java on the afternoon of the 21st, and according to the Indonesian government, 46 people have been confirmed dead so far, including the collapse of buildings.

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Concerns over World Cup human rights and environmental issues

2022-11-21 20:45:00
The first soccer World Cup to be held in the Middle East. While Qatar, the host country, is showing great excitement for the world's largest sporting event, concerns and protests about human rights and environmental issues have been raised from European countries, casting a shadow over the tournament.

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Yaizu bonito theft 3rd route damage 1.5 billion yen Fisheries cooperative staff acknowledge cooperation

2022-11-21 20:34:00
In a series of incidents in which fisheries industry workers were caught stealing frozen bonito landed at Yaizu fishing port in Shizuoka Prefecture, the police are currently investigating the third fraudulent route, and the damage amounted to about 1.5 billion yen. was found to be the largest to date. In addition, it was newly found that the staff received compensation for the internal investigation of the fisheries cooperative and acknowledged that they cooperated illegally.

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M5.6 earthquake kills 17 people in Java, Indonesia, no tsunami

2022-11-21 19:16:00
According to the Indonesian government, at around 3:20 pm Japan time on the 21st, there was an earthquake with an epicenter in the western part of Java Island, and 17 people have been confirmed dead so far. The depth of the epicenter is estimated to be 10 kilometers, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.6. According to the Indonesian meteorological authority, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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Former Unification Church ``Right to ask questions'' exercise Council approval to exercise on 22nd Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2022-11-21 19:08:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) deliberated on the question items at a council made up of scholars and others held on the 21st regarding the exercise of the "right to ask questions" to the former Unification Church, and a report was issued that it was "appropriate" and approved. it was done. According to those involved, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will exercise the "right to ask questions" on the 22nd.

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[Details] How do you see Mr. Trump's account resurrection on Twitter?

2022-11-21 18:30:00
Elon Musk, CEO of social media giant Twitter, has reinstated former President Trump's permanently suspended account. So far, there have been no posts from Mr. Trump, but in the future, how posts should be managed is likely to provoke discussion. We asked a reporter from the leading American newspaper, The New York Times, who has continuously covered the issue of Twitter's acquisition, about the impact of this account revival.

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"OMOTENASHI" Judging whether to challenge the moon landing from tonight to tomorrow morning

2022-11-21 18:21:00
Regarding the operation of the unmanned probe "OMOTENASHI" aiming for Japan's first moon landing, JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said that the situation where communication with the ground is unstable continues from the night of the 21st to the dawn of the 22nd. We will carefully decide whether to attempt the planned lunar landing.

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2nd supplementary budget proposal enters deliberation at the plenary session of the House of Representatives Prime Minister apologizes for resigning as minister

2022-11-21 18:13:00
The second supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year, which incorporates countermeasures against soaring prices, has entered deliberation at the plenary session of the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Kishida apologized for the successive resignations of ministers during the opening of the Diet, saying, "I take the responsibility of appointing him seriously."

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FTX bankruptcy Japanese corporate executive “Aiming to resume withdrawals of customer assets within the year”

2022-11-21 17:50:00
Regarding the bankruptcy of FTX Trading, a major cryptocurrency exchange business, executives of the Japanese subsidiary FTX Japan responded to an interview, aiming for the end of the year regarding the assets of Japanese customers whose withdrawals are currently suspended. It has been revealed that preparations are underway to resume withdrawals.

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Draft Report of the Advisory Council on Defense Capabilities ``Wide Range of Taxes'' Needs to be Paid by the Public, Including Tax Increase

2022-11-21 17:47:00
The draft report of the government's expert panel for strengthening defense capabilities has been revealed. In addition to stating that it is necessary for the public to bear the burden of the increase in defense spending, including tax increases based on a "wide range of tax items," it is essential that the Self-Defense Forces have the "counterattack capability," and that a sufficient number of missiles will be needed as soon as possible, keeping in mind the next five years. Seeking deployment.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief New Bill Lawyer 'Almost Useless'

2022-11-21 17:40:00
Regarding the government's outline of a new bill to regulate malicious donations aimed at relieving the victims of the former Unification Church, lawyers engaged in support activities said, I asked for the bill to be amended.

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``Reflection letter on child's back'' Support school teacher admonished Osaka

2022-11-21 17:19:00
It was discovered that the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education had given a reprimand to a teacher at a prefectural school for special needs students for sticking a letter of repentance on the back of a child saying, "I ate the teacher's school lunch without permission" and taking him around the school. rice field. The teacher has since retired.

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Exercising the 'right to ask questions' to the former Unification Church Consultation on item proposals at council Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2022-11-21 17:10:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) held a council made up of scholars and others to consult on draft questions regarding the exercise of the "right to ask questions" based on the Religious Corporation Law against the former Unification Church. If the approval of the council is obtained, it will promptly exercise its "right to ask questions."

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[Video] Throwing a large number of 1-yen coins to mourn the deceased, Tokushima

2022-11-21 17:10:00
A temple in Minami-cho, Tokushima Prefecture has started a memorial service for those who died by throwing a bucket full of 1-yen coins.

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97-year-old drives Fukushima 5 injured and runaway accident License renewal around summer

2022-11-21 16:53:00
On the 19th, the car driven by a 97-year-old driver was arrested in Fukushima City in an accident in which five people, including pedestrians, were killed and injured. I found out when I interviewed the police. Cognitive function tests at this time did not confirm any problems, so the police will also investigate the recent driving situation.

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Philippine Navy “Floating object stolen by China Coast Guard” Rocket wreckage?

2022-11-21 16:18:00
The Philippine navy announced that it was intercepted by a Chinese Coast Guard ship and stole the floating objects in the South China Sea when it tried to retrieve suspicious floating objects believed to be part of a large rocket launched by China last month.

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North Korea missile launch US Ambassador to Japan ``China is not playing its role''

2022-11-21 15:48:00
Ambassador Emanuel of the United States held a press conference on the 21st, saying that North Korea is repeatedly launching new ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class missiles, etc. China is politically and economically backed by North Korea. However, it was criticized for not playing a sufficient role.

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Former deputy director of Kodansha 11 years imprisonment 2 trial decision canceled Redo trial Supreme Court

2022-11-21 15:39:00
Six years ago, the former deputy editor-in-chief of Kodansha was accused of murdering his wife by pressing her neck at home. ordered the trial to be redone.

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New condominium prices in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose for two consecutive months in October, with an average of 67.87 million yen per unit

2022-11-21 15:15:00
The average price per new condominium sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area in October was 67,870,000 yen, rising by 0.5% from the same month last year and rising for two consecutive months.

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All 50 volumes of Masamoto Nasu's masterpiece "Zukkoke Sannin Gumi" are now available in Braille. Hiroshima

2022-11-21 15:13:00
Masamoto Nasu, an author known for his "Zukkoke Sannin Gumi" series, has completed a Braille book of all 50 books in the series so that people with visual impairments can enjoy them.

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New banknotes to be issued in 2024 Testing to see if they can be correctly identified by ATMs and vending machines

2022-11-21 14:11:00
Prior to the issuance of banknotes with a new design in the first half of 2024, tests are being conducted to confirm whether ATMs and vending machines can correctly identify banknotes, and preparations are in full swing.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Telephone Counseling Handed Over to Houterasu, Minister of Justice Visits

2022-11-21 14:09:00
In the issue of the former Unification Church, the government's phone consultation for victim relief was taken over by the Japan Legal Support Center = Houterasu, and Minister of Justice Saito showed his intention to proceed with a comprehensive solution to the problem after the inspection.

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Business power saving efforts started with "turtleneck" etc. Tokyo officials

2022-11-21 14:08:00
As an effort to save electricity for the full-scale winter, from the 21st, Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials began wearing warm clothes such as "turtlenecks" to work.

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North Korea's ICBM-class missile on the 18th "Presumed to be 'Hwasong-17'" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2022-11-21 14:07:00
Regarding the ICBM = Intercontinental Ballistic Missile-class missile launched by North Korea on the 18th of last week, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno estimated that it was the same "Hwasong 17" that was launched in February and March this year as the Japanese government. made it clear that

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NBA Nets Yuta Watanabe 16 points Contributed to 4 consecutive double-digit wins

2022-11-21 14:06:00
NBA = American professional basketball, Yuta Watanabe of the Nets contributed to the team's second consecutive victory by scoring 16 points, including four three-point shots against the Grizzlies on the 20th.

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Kazuto Ioka New Year's Eve throne unification match "Think only about winning"

2022-11-21 12:15:00
Professional boxing, WBO = World Boxing Organization super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka announced that WBA = World Boxing Association champion and American Joshua Franco will unify the title on New Year's Eve on the 31st of next month. rice field.

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US shooting incident “place where sexual minorities gather” shocks society

2022-11-21 12:07:00
A gun shooting incident that occurred in a nightclub in the western state of Colorado in the United States and killed at least five people was received with shock in American society because the scene was a place where many people of sexual minorities gathered.

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IAEA appeals to stop attack on Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine

2022-11-21 11:55:00
In Ukraine, fierce fighting continues mainly in the eastern and southern parts of the country, and the attack has also reached the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the south, and IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi has appealed to stop the attack on the nuclear power plant immediately.

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Bidding for the Tokyo Olympics Test Tournament Adjusting orders for multiple advertising companies such as Dentsu

2022-11-21 11:51:00
Interviews with people involved revealed that there is a suspicion that multiple advertising companies and others were coordinating orders for bidding for work related to the test competitions of each sport ordered by the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee. rice field. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is believed to be working with the Fair Trade Commission to investigate the details of the incident, considering that it may violate the Antimonopoly Act.

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Terada resigns as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Prime Minister Kishida appoints former Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto as Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications

2022-11-21 11:06:00
At a rotating cabinet meeting on the 21st, the government formally decided to resign from Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada, who submitted a letter of resignation on the night of the 20th over the problem of his own political funds. In response to the dismissal of former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada, Prime Minister Kishida met with former Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeaki Matsumoto of the Liberal Democratic Party on the 21st and informed him that he would be appointed as the successor Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.

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2nd Supplementary Budget Proposal Submitted to the Diet Approximately 28.9 trillion yen, including measures to deal with soaring prices

2022-11-21 10:41:00
The government has submitted to the Diet a second supplementary budget for this fiscal year of approximately 28.9 trillion yen, which is the total amount of the general account that will support economic measures that include measures to deal with soaring prices.

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North Korea ``observing a clear direction of response'' before the UN Security Council

2022-11-21 09:08:00
North Korea's new ICBM = Intercontinental Ballistic Missile-class "Hwasong-17" was launched, and before an emergency meeting was held at the United Nations Security Council, the North Korean Foreign Minister announced a statement, " With a clear direction of response, we are closely watching the movements of the United States and the Security Council," he said.

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Fire at Tomakomai house in Hokkaido Two bodies found Police confirm identity

2022-11-21 09:00:00
In the early hours of the 21st, there was a fire that burned a house in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, and the bodies of two people were found in the ruins. Two women in their 80s and 50s, who are believed to be parents and children, live in this house, but the police are confirming that they have not been able to contact them after the fire.

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Paris Champs-Élysées illumination lighting power saving measures

2022-11-21 08:41:00
With just one month until Christmas, the illuminations of the Champs-Élysées, a winter tradition in Paris, have begun. While energy shortages have become an issue following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, measures such as shortening the lighting time are being taken to save power.

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G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn North Korea "Hwasong-17" Launch "More Pressure"

2022-11-21 08:34:00
The foreign ministers of the G7 = seven major countries issued a statement on the 20th, strongly condemning the launch of a new type of ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class "Hwasong-17" by North Korea, and at the United Nations Security Council He expressed his intention to seek further pressure from the international community, including new sanctions resolutions against North Korea.

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Turkey attacks Kurdish militia bases Tensions rise A week after the explosion

2022-11-21 07:42:00
A week after the explosion that killed more than 80 people in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, the Turkish Defense Ministry attacked Kurdish militants' bases in neighboring Syria and Iraq on the 20th, saying they were plotting terrorism. On the other hand, a rocket fired by an armed group landed near the Turkish border, injuring a Turkish police officer and others, and tensions are rising.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 21st)

2022-11-21 06:52:00
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 in the situation in Ukraine on the 21st (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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Ukraine and Russia blame each other for attack on Zaporizhia nuclear power plant

2022-11-21 06:50:00
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of attacking the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine after a series of explosions. IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi expressed concern and emphasized the idea of ​​continuing to work on both sides to ensure safety around the nuclear power plant.

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World Cup Day 2 Highlights England vs Iran

2022-11-21 06:38:00
On the second day of the FIFA World Cup Qatar, three matches in the first round will be held from the 21st to 22nd (Japan time).

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Fire at Tomakomai house in Hokkaido Two bodies found Police confirm identity

2022-11-21 06:15:00
In the early hours of the 21st, there was a fire that burned a house in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, and the bodies of two people were found in the ruins. Two women in their 80s and 50s, who are believed to be parents and children, live in this house, but the police are confirming that they have not been able to contact them after the fire.

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Rise in prices 88% of households have an impact on their finances Annual income increase of 30% “Could not keep up”

2022-11-21 05:38:00
When a private company surveyed the impact of price increases on household budgets, 88% of households answered that there would be an impact, but only 30% answered that their annual income would increase. The person in charge of the survey analyzes that ``the increase in wages has not caught up with the rise in prices, and the impact is spreading to a wide range of households.''

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Development of earphones that can hear sounds around you, such as online meetings, is progressing

2022-11-21 05:18:00
New types of earphones are being developed one after another to meet the need to be able to hear surrounding sounds even during online meetings.

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World Cup Ecuador wins opening game, defeats Qatar

2022-11-21 05:15:00
The soccer World Cup Qatar tournament opened on the 20th, and Ecuador won 2-0 in Group A, Qatar vs. Ecuador, which was the opening match.

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The Kishida government's management of the government becomes even more difficult due to the resignation of three cabinet ministers

2022-11-21 04:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida has decided to oust Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Terada, who has had problems over political funds, and appoint Takeaki Matsumoto, former Foreign Minister of the Liberal Democratic Party, as his successor. With three cabinet ministers resigning in just one month, it is expected that the management of the government will become even more difficult.

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At least 5 dead, 18 injured in western US nightclub shooting

2022-11-21 04:22:00
At least 5 people were killed and 18 injured when a gunman opened fire at a nightclub in Colorado on the 19th. The scene is a shop where many sexual minorities gather, and the police are investigating the detailed motives of the man, including the possibility of a discriminatory incident.

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Daichi Kamata, Japan's playmaker, "If I could be part of a new history"

2022-11-21 04:17:00
On the 20th, the day the World Cup Qatar tournament opened, the Japanese national team prepared for their first match against Germany. I hope I can become a part of Japan's new history," he said enthusiastically.

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