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A man was shot and seriously injured in Sayama, Saitama, and the possibility of gang violence

2023-01-06 23:11:00
On the night of the 6th, in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, a man in his 50s was shot with something like a handgun and was seriously injured. The police are investigating the possibility of a gang conflict, and are calling on nearby residents to be vigilant, saying that the suspect may be running away with a handgun.

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U.S. Employment Statistics for December Employed people increased by more than 220,000 from the previous month, exceeding market expectations

2023-01-06 22:54:00
US employment figures for December have been released and the number of non-agriculture workers increased by 223,000 from the previous month, beating market expectations. The unemployment rate was 3.5%, down from the previous month, indicating that the labor shortage, which is still a factor in inflation, continues.

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A man was shot and injured in Sayama, Saitama, and the suspect fled with a handgun

2023-01-06 21:48:00
On the night of the 6th, in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture, a man in his 50s was found lying down after being shot with something like a handgun and was transported to a hospital. The man was conscious and able to speak when he was transported. Police are urging residents to be vigilant as the suspect may be fleeing with a handgun.

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27.9% of companies have secured employment opportunities until the age of 70, up from the previous year Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-01-06 21:39:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that 27.9% of companies had already taken measures to secure employment opportunities until the age of 70, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the previous year.

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Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian president ``We will do our best to support over-wintering etc.''

2023-01-06 21:38:00
Regarding Russia's military invasion, Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling him that he would do everything in his power to help the Ukrainian government through the winter. Prime Minister Kishida also revealed that he had received an invitation to visit Ukraine and indicated that he would consider it in the future.

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[Details] 12 WBC representatives from Japan including Shohei Otani and Munetaka Murakami announced

2023-01-06 21:05:00
Some of the members of the Japanese national baseball team for the WBC = World Baseball Classic, which will start in March, were announced on the 6th. A total of 12 people were selected. Among them, Shohei Otani appeared at the press conference wearing the uniform of the Japanese national team and expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I want to do my best to win the championship because there are wonderful players gathered."

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Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian president ``We will do our best to support over-wintering etc.''

2023-01-06 20:25:00
Regarding Russia's military invasion, Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling him that he would do everything in his power to help the Ukrainian government through the winter. Prime Minister Kishida also revealed that he had received an invitation to visit Ukraine and indicated that he would consider it in the future.

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Long-term interest rate index 10-year government bond yield to 0.5% for the first time in about 7 and a half years

2023-01-06 19:25:00
In the bond market on the 6th, Japanese government bonds were sold, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.5% for the first time in about seven and a half years. It will be the first time since the Bank of Japan raised the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates to about 0.5% last month.

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Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine "Consideration based on the visit situation"

2023-01-06 19:15:00
Regarding Russia's military invasion, Prime Minister Kishida and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone talk for about 30 minutes from 6:00 p.m.

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Russia's unilateral declaration of a “temporary ceasefire” is unclear

2023-01-06 19:03:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a temporary ceasefire from the night of the 6th, Japan time, as Russia continues to invade Ukraine. However, pro-Russian factions in eastern Ukraine have said that they will respond to any attempt to violate the ceasefire on the Ukrainian side, and it is unclear whether the ceasefire unilaterally announced by Russia will be established.

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Former Unification Church responds to second ``question right'' Ministry of Education considers additional questions

2023-01-06 18:56:00
We have received a response from the cult to the second "right to ask questions" exercised by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology regarding the issue of the former Unification Church. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is considering exercising the "right to ask questions" additionally after carefully examining the answers.

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Personal information of about 230 million Twitter users leaked

2023-01-06 18:48:00
It turned out that personal information such as the email addresses of about 230 million users of Twitter, a major American social media company, may have been leaked.

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McDonald's Japan raises about 80% of over-the-counter products from the 16th of this month

2023-01-06 18:32:00
McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, announced that it will raise the price of hamburgers and other products sold at stores by about 80% from this month. This company raised the prices of its main products in March and September of last year due to soaring raw material prices.

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JR Yamanote Line Partial suspension January 7th and 8th Osaki-Ikebukuro outer circle Shibuya station construction

2023-01-06 18:26:00
The city center aorta and Yamanote Line will be suspended for two days on January 7th and 8th in some sections of the outer loop. It is expected that 530,000 people will be affected by the construction of JR Shibuya Station as part of the redevelopment project in Shibuya, Tokyo, which is said to be “once in 100 years”. How will the Shibuya station and town change? We will inform you about suspended or reduced flights, information on alternative means, and a dedicated window.

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Train and car collide at JR Joban Line railroad crossing 2 deaths in the car Proceed with confirmation of identity

2023-01-06 18:12:00
On the morning of the 6th, at a railroad crossing in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a train on the JR Joban Line collided with a light passenger car, killing two people in the car. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and their identities.

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Long-term interest rate index 10-year government bond yield to 0.5% for the first time in about 7 and a half years

2023-01-06 17:49:00
In the bond market on the 6th, Japanese government bonds were sold, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.5% for the first time in about seven and a half years. It will be the first time since the Bank of Japan raised the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates to about 0.5% last month.

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Fire at a housing complex in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo One person is lightly injured

2023-01-06 17:44:00
On the morning of the 6th, a fire broke out in one room of a housing complex in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, and a man living in the room at the origin of the fire inhaled smoke and was slightly injured.

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JR Yamanote Line Partial suspension January 7th and 8th Osaki-Ikebukuro outer circle Shibuya station construction

2023-01-06 17:39:00
The city center aorta and Yamanote Line will be suspended for two days on January 7th and 8th in some sections of the outer loop. It is expected that 530,000 people will be affected by the construction of JR Shibuya Station as part of the redevelopment project in Shibuya, Tokyo, which is said to be “once in 100 years”. How will the Shibuya station and town change? We will inform you about suspended or reduced flights, information on alternative means, and a dedicated window.

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McDonald's Japan raises about 80% of over-the-counter products from the 16th of this month

2023-01-06 17:21:00
McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, announced that it will raise the price of hamburgers and other products sold at stores by about 80% from this month. This company raised the prices of its main products in March and September of last year due to soaring raw material prices.

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Influenza 30 prefectures should take thorough measures to exceed the standard for entering the epidemic season

2023-01-06 17:19:00
The number of influenza patients reported nationwide in the week ending on the 1st of this month has exceeded the guideline for the beginning of the epidemic season, continuing from the previous week, and by region, 30 prefectures have exceeded this guideline. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is considering inoculation of influenza vaccine and calling for thorough basic infection control such as wearing a mask and ventilation.

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JR Yamanote Line Partial suspension January 7th and 8th Osaki-Ikebukuro outer circle Shibuya station construction

2023-01-06 16:56:00
The city center aorta and Yamanote Line will be suspended for two days on January 7th and 8th in some sections of the outer loop. It is expected that 530,000 people will be affected by the construction of JR Shibuya Station as part of the redevelopment project in Shibuya, Tokyo, which is said to be “once in 100 years”. How will the Shibuya station and town change? We will inform you about suspended or reduced flights, information on alternative means, and a dedicated window.

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From tonight to tomorrow, the snow will strengthen along the mountains along the Sea of ​​Japan.

2023-01-06 16:46:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the sky, snow will intensify mainly along the mountains on the Sea of ​​Japan side from the late night of the 6th to the 7th, and there is a risk of snow falling along the mountains on the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan. In areas where there is a lot of snow, be careful of accidents during snow removal, and it may snow even in the flatlands of the Kanto region, so be sure to check the latest weather information.

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Mexican drug lord's son detained by local security authorities

2023-01-06 16:35:00
A man who was the son of a man who led Mexico's largest drug trafficking organization and was also called "drug king", and the US government was chasing the whereabouts with a bounty was detained. However, members of a smuggling organization resisting this spread violent gunfights at airports and other places, causing confusion.

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US Navy missile destroyer announces passage through Taiwan Strait, Chinese military protests

2023-01-06 15:51:00
The US military announced on the 5th that a naval missile destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait, and it is believed that there is an aim to check China, which is increasing military pressure on Taiwan. In response, the Chinese military has announced a statement that it is "knowing all trends" and is strengthening its opposition.

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Kyoto Prefectural Police starts distributing video warning that ``athlete voyeurism'' is a crime

2023-01-06 15:18:00
In an attempt to prevent damage from "athlete voyeurism," in which athletes are photographed for sexual purposes during sports competitions, the Kyoto Prefectural Police have used a mechanism such as YouTube to automatically display advertisements tailored to users, and I started distributing a video warning someone that voyeurism is a crime.

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Agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food exports hit a record high last year

2023-01-06 14:58:00
It turned out that the export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food products for the 11 months from January to November last year has already exceeded the annual export value of the year before, which was the highest ever.

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Softbank to acquire Kohei Arihara, the most wins at Nippon-Ham in 2019

2023-01-06 14:54:00
Professional baseball Softbank won the title with the most wins at Nippon-Ham in 2019 and acquired pitcher Kohei Arihara, who was playing in the major leagues until last year, according to an interview with a team official. .

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Long-term interest rate index 10-year government bond yield to 0.5% for the first time in about 7 and a half years

2023-01-06 14:50:00
In the bond market on the 6th, Japanese government bonds were sold, and the 10-year government bond yield, which is a representative indicator of long-term interest rates, was set at 0.5%, the upper limit of the new fluctuation range set by the Bank of Japan last month. reached. Long-term interest rates hit 0.5% for the first time in about seven and a half years since July 2015.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture No worries about tsunami

2023-01-06 14:32:00
At around 1:44 pm on the 6th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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JR Joban Line and Mito Line resume operation About 5 and a half hours due to collision accident Operation suspended

2023-01-06 14:15:00
Due to the impact of a collision with a light passenger car at a railroad crossing on the JR Joban Line, the Joban Line is on the inbound and outbound lines between Mito Station and Hatori Station in Ibaraki Prefecture, and the Mito Line is on the inbound and outbound lines between Tomobe Station and Kasama Station at 8:00 am. I stopped driving after a long time, but I resumed driving at 1:43 pm for the first time in about 5 and a half hours.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture No worries about tsunami

2023-01-06 13:59:00
At around 1:44 pm on the 6th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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83 million individual number card applications, surpassing driver's license

2023-01-06 13:50:00
The number of applications for My Number Cards has reached approximately 83 million, exceeding the number of holders of driver's licenses.

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Fire at a housing complex in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo One person is lightly injured

2023-01-06 13:33:00
On the morning of the 6th, a fire broke out in one room of a housing complex in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, and a man who seemed to be a resident of the fire inhaled smoke and was slightly injured.

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JR Joban Line Train and light passenger car collide 2 deaths in the car Continue suspension of operation

2023-01-06 13:32:00
On the morning of the 6th, a train on the JR Joban Line collided with a light passenger car at a railroad crossing in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and according to the police, two people in the car were confirmed dead. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and their identities.

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Kumamoto prefectural assembly member resigns after telling taxi driver, "I'm going to kill you."

2023-01-06 13:03:00
It turned out that a member of the prefectural assembly of Kumamoto Prefecture said to a taxi driver who took a ride home from a restaurant last month, "I will kill you." The driver resigned on the 6th because he submitted a damage report to the police.

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Prime Minister Kishida to strengthen countermeasures against declining birthrate

2023-01-06 12:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida instructed Minister Ogura to formulate concrete measures by the end of March, such as expanding economic support centered on child allowances, in order to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate.

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From tonight to tomorrow, the snow will strengthen along the mountains along the Sea of ​​Japan.

2023-01-06 12:53:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the sky, snow will intensify mainly along the mountains on the Sea of ​​Japan side from the late night of the 6th to the 7th, and there is a risk of snow falling along the mountains in eastern Japan such as the Kanto region. In areas where there is a lot of snow, be careful of accidents during snow removal, and it may snow even in the flatlands of the Kanto region, so please check the latest weather information.

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JR Yamanote Line Partial suspension from 7th Osaki-Ikebukuro Outer circle Shibuya station construction

2023-01-06 12:51:00
On the JR Yamanote Line, the section from Osaki Station to Ikebukuro Station on the outside will be suspended for two days on the 7th and 8th due to the construction work at Shibuya Station. In other sections, the number of services will decrease, and it is expected that 530,000 people will be affected, so JR East is calling for the use of alternative transportation and travel with plenty of time.

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JR Joban Line Train and light passenger car collide 2 deaths in the car Continue suspension of operation

2023-01-06 12:49:00
On the morning of the 6th, a train on the JR Joban Line collided with a light passenger car at a railroad crossing in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and according to the police, two people in the car were confirmed dead. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and their identities.

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Finance Minister Suzuki Financial resources for strengthening countermeasures against declining birthrate

2023-01-06 12:21:00
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 6th, Finance Minister Suzuki announced that Prime Minister Kishida will be aiming to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate. announced the prospect of showing

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Prime Minister Kishida to strengthen countermeasures against declining birthrate

2023-01-06 12:17:00
Prime Minister Kishida instructed Minister Ogura to formulate concrete measures by the end of March, such as expanding economic support centered on child allowances, in order to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate.

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One person injured in a fire at a housing complex in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo

2023-01-06 12:11:00
On the morning of the 6th, there was a fire in a housing complex in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, and the fire department is working on the fire. So far, one person has been injured. Around 11:00 am on the 6th, there was a report that there was a fire in a housing complex in Takashimadaira, Itabashi Ward.

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US House of Representatives adjournment without electing chairperson Settlement after 4th day

2023-01-06 11:57:00
The U.S. House of Representatives repeatedly voted to select a speaker on the third day of the opening session, but because some members of the opposition and Republican parties, which account for the majority, continued to rebel against each other, the session was adjourned without being able to elect a speaker. rice field. The settlement has been carried over after the fourth day, and it has become a stalemate.

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JR Joban Line Train and light passenger car collision 2 heavy bodies in the car Some suspension of operation

2023-01-06 11:51:00
On the morning of the 6th, a train on the JR Joban Line collided with a light passenger car at a railroad crossing in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and according to police, two people in the car were unconscious and in critical condition. Due to this, the Joban Line continues to suspend operation in some sections in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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27.9% of companies have secured employment opportunities until the age of 70, up from the previous year Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-01-06 11:45:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that 27.9% of companies had already taken measures to secure employment opportunities until the age of 70, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the previous year.

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JR Yamanote Line Partial suspension from 7th Osaki-Ikebukuro Outer circle Shibuya station construction

2023-01-06 11:35:00
On the JR Yamanote Line, the section from Osaki Station to Ikebukuro Station on the outside will be suspended for two days on the 7th and 8th due to the construction work at Shibuya Station. In other sections, the number of services will decrease, and it is expected that 530,000 people will be affected, so JR East is calling for the use of alternative transportation and travel with plenty of time.

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Russia's 'temporary ceasefire' Ukraine, US strongly protest

2023-01-06 11:21:00
Russian President Putin, who continues to invade Ukraine, ordered the Defense Minister to temporarily cease fire from the night of the 6th of Japan time in line with the Russian Orthodox Christmas, Ukrainian President Zelensky and American President Biden, etc. They strongly oppose it, saying that it is nothing more than an excuse to restore the posture of the Russian military.

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JR Joban Line Passenger car and train collide Two heavy bodies in the car Some suspension of operation

2023-01-06 10:59:00
On the morning of the 6th, a train on the JR Joban Line collided with a light passenger car at a railroad crossing in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and according to police, two people in the car were unconscious and in critical condition. Due to this, the Joban Line has suspended operation in some sections in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 6th)

2023-01-06 10:40:00
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 6th (Japan time), including the battle situation 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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US Biden administration announces policy to crack down on illegal immigration

2023-01-06 10:21:00
The Biden administration has announced a new policy to crack down on illegal immigration in order to deal with the rapidly increasing number of people entering the United States through the border with Mexico without going through legal procedures. On the other hand, in order to make a difference from the Trump administration, it will accept entry from some countries with conditions.

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JR Joban Line Passenger car and train collide Two people in the car No injuries to passengers and crew

2023-01-06 10:11:00
Around 8:00 am, a light passenger car and a train on the JR Joban Line collided at a railroad crossing in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and according to the police, two people in the car were unconscious and in critical condition. Due to this, we are suspending operations on the inbound and outbound lines at Mito Station and Hatori Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. About 500 passengers and crew members were on board the train, but no injuries were reported.

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Niigata Murakami poultry farm begins to dispose of about 1.3 million birds with bird flu

2023-01-06 09:52:00
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus with a high fatality rate was detected in dead chickens at a poultry farm in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, and the prefecture began disposing of approximately 1.3 million chickens raised at this poultry farm from the morning of the 6th. rice field. The number of disposals is the highest ever in the prefecture, and is the second largest in the country after a poultry farm in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, where more than 1.39 million chickens were disposed of last month.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi Holds Talks with Mexican Foreign Minister “Close Coordination to Strengthen International Order”

2023-01-06 09:31:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi held a meeting with Foreign Minister Ebral of Mexico, and expressed his desire to cooperate closely to strengthen the international order based on the rule of law, bearing in mind China and other countries, which are strengthening hegemonic movements.

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Real wages in November last year decreased by 3.8% compared to the same month last year, the largest decrease since 2014

2023-01-06 08:42:00
With prices continuing to rise, real wages per worker in November last year decreased by 3.8% compared to the same month of the previous year, the largest drop since 2014 when the consumption tax rate was raised and real wages dropped significantly. have become.

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Russia announces that Putin has ordered a 36-hour ceasefire from the 6th

2023-01-06 08:37:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his defense minister to temporarily cease fire in time for Russian Orthodox Christmas. During this period, Ukraine is asked to "declare a ceasefire," but the Ukrainian side strongly opposes it on the condition that Russia leaves the occupied territories.

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U.S. Congress Speaker of the House of Representatives Unable to elect the ninth vote, unusual situation continues

2023-01-06 08:33:00
In the US House of Representatives, the ninth vote to select the speaker of the House was held on the morning of the 6th of Japan time, but it did not reach the required majority. The unusual situation that the Speaker of the House cannot be elected continues.

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Japan-U.S. “2 plus 2” foreign and defense ministerial talks to be held on 11th of this month

2023-01-06 07:44:00
The U.S. government announced that it will hold the so-called “2 plus 2” ministerial talks on foreign and defense affairs between Japan and the U.S. on the 11th of this month in Washington, D.C.

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Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Fire of house burnt down 1 person died Is it a 10-year-old boy of the resident?

2023-01-06 07:06:00
On the night of the 5th, there was a fire that burned down a house in Matsuda Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, and one person was found dead from the burnt ruins. A 10-year-old boy who lives in the house has been lost after the fire and police are trying to identify him.

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"CES" World's Largest Technology Trade Fair Opens in Las Vegas, USA

2023-01-06 06:46:00
The world's largest technology trade fair has started in Las Vegas, USA. This year, for the first time, the theme of human safety and security is raised, and attention is focused on products that aim to solve food and environmental problems.

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Less than half of universities offering individualized toilets and health checkups for LGBT students

2023-01-06 05:15:00
A survey conducted by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) on how universities respond to LGBT and other sexual minority students found that less than half of the universities answered that they have individualized measures for toilets and health checkups.

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Ukrainian presidential chief ``sure that you can get what you need to win''

2023-01-06 04:42:00
Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president's office, said in an exclusive interview with NHK that he accompanied President Zelensky on a visit to the United States last month. He expressed confidence in continuing the reversal offensive with further military support from the United States and other countries.

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“Wild bird restaurant” opened Observing wild birds through the window Ono Fukui

2023-01-06 04:16:00
A "wild bird restaurant" has opened at the prefectural nature conservation center in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture.

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