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Main news(2023/02/18)


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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting agrees to maintain and strengthen sanctions against Russia Ukrainian Foreign Minister also participates

2023-02-18 23:01:00
Before the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the G7 = seven major foreign ministers' meeting was held in Germany. While the invasion is protracted, they agreed to maintain and strengthen sanctions against Russia and to actively cooperate with and continue to support Ukraine.

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Airstrikes in eastern Ukraine intensify attacks aimed at seizing Russian bases

2023-02-18 21:59:00
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on the 17th that there were missile attacks and airstrikes by Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region. It seems that Russia is intensifying the attack with the aim of seizing the bases on the Ukrainian side, etc., before the military invasion began on the 24th of this month.

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Shogi "Kiou Battle" Fujii wins five crowns, wins the title and wins the "six crowns"

2023-02-18 21:41:00
The second game of one of the eight major shogi titles, "Kiosen", was held in Kanazawa, where Sota Fujii five crowns (20) defeated Akira Watanabe two crowns (38). If you win the next 3rd game, you will win the title and become the youngest player in history to achieve the "six crowns".

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North Korea ballistic missile launch Ask two experts [Details in Q&A]

2023-02-18 21:40:00
Regarding North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile, Professor Shunji Hiraiwa of Nanzan University, who is familiar with the situation in North Korea, and Professor Toshiyuki Ito, a former Marine Admiral of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and a professor at Toranomon Graduate School of Kanazawa Institute of Technology, explained the purpose of this launch. I heard about

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WBC Kershaw withdraws from USA team

2023-02-18 20:55:00
In response to a press interview in Miyazaki City, where executives of the major league Dodgers team were visiting, Kershaw revealed that he will decline the American representative of the WBC = World Baseball Classic.

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Nobel Prize in Physics Makoto Kobayashi gives a lecture in Tokyo 50 years after publication

2023-02-18 20:35:00
Makoto Kobayashi, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2008, gave a lecture in Tokyo, addressing young people, saying, ``It is important to tackle the changes that are occurring in front of you head-on and decide on your own judgment what direction you should take. ”, and sent a message with expectations for success.

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Flashlight on NHK Hakodate camera North Korea ballistic missile fall almost at the same time

2023-02-18 20:03:00
At about the same time that a ballistic missile launched from North Korea is believed to have landed in the Sea of ​​Japan to the west of Hokkaido, a camera installed by NHK at the Hakodate Broadcasting Station caught footage of a fireball-like object falling. was

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Begins to Confirm Russia Sanctions and Continue Support for Ukraine

2023-02-18 20:01:00
Before the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the G7 = seven major foreign ministers' meeting began in Germany after 7:00 pm on the 18th Japan time. While the invasion is protracted, it is expected to confirm the policy of uniting and continuing to sanction Russia and support Ukraine.

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Large-scale protests in multiple cities in China Protest against medical insurance system reform

2023-02-18 18:43:00
Massive protests against health insurance reforms have sprung up in several Chinese cities, prompting local governments to explain themselves in an attempt to allay public fears.

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Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps joint training for remote island defense in Oita

2023-02-18 18:35:00
A joint training exercise between the Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Marine Corps, which assumes the defense of remote islands, was held in Oita Prefecture on the 18th.

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78th anniversary of the Battle of Manila, about 100,000 citizens died

2023-02-18 18:12:00
On the 18th, a ceremony was held to commemorate the victims of the 78th anniversary of the street fighting between the former Japanese and American forces in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, at the end of the Pacific War.

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[Breaking news] North Korea ballistic missile or possibility of flight as of 6 pm

2023-02-18 18:02:00
According to Ministry of Defense officials, a possible ballistic missile launched from North Korea after 5:20 p.m. may still be in flight at 6:00 p.m. The Ministry of Defense is gathering information to see if there is any impact on Japan.

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Turkey/Syria earthquake Junior high school students call for donations Shiga Moriyama

2023-02-18 17:48:00
In Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, on the 18th, junior high school students called on citizens to donate after a large earthquake occurred in southern Turkey.

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Racewalking Olympic silver medalist Koki Ikeda "I have confidence" before the Japan Championships

2023-02-18 17:46:00
Athletes who will participate in the 20-kilometer racewalking Japan Championships will be held in Kobe on the 19th, and Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Koki Ikeda said, "I'm confident because I've reached my peak." I spoke with enthusiasm.

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``All Japan Breaking Championship'' opens, next year's Paris Olympics new sport

2023-02-18 17:11:00
The All Japan Breaking Championship, a new event for next year's Paris Olympics to determine Japan's number one in breaking, has begun, and the top athletes have showcased their world-class techniques.

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WBC Yu Darvish is the first bullpen with 35 pitches, and Aki Sasaki also observes

2023-02-18 16:45:00
At the training camp of the Japanese national team for the baseball WBC = World Baseball Classic held in Miyazaki City from the 17th, pitcher Yu Darvish of the Major League Padres entered the bullpen for the first time and played a powerful ball. I threw

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Angels Shohei Ohtani uses the new bat smoothly on the third day of the camp

2023-02-18 14:07:00
On the 17th, Shohei Otani of the Major League Angels practiced on the third day of the camp and adjusted to pitching with catchball and outdoor batting practice.

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Arranging traditional Japanese culture with the latest technology Exhibition in NY

2023-02-18 13:02:00
An exhibition of works created by students is being held in New York, USA, with the theme of what happens when traditional Japanese culture is arranged with modern technology.

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Investigate the cause at the H3 assembly building and plan to launch by March 10

2023-02-18 11:53:00
On the morning of the 18th, Japan's new flagship rocket "H3", whose launch was canceled on the 17th, was returned to the assembly building from the launch site. JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, after investigating the cause, wants to launch again by the 10th of next month, which is the preliminary launch period.

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US military announces completion of recovery of wreckage of downed Chinese balloon

2023-02-18 11:52:00
The US military announced on the 17th and 16th that the wreckage recovery work for the Chinese balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina on the 4th of this month was completed. The White House has said that it was able to recover almost all the wreckage, including parts of electronic equipment, and will continue to analyze what kind of capabilities the balloon had in the future.

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``Kioh Battle'' Fujii five-crown winning streak or Watanabe returning to tie for two crowns

2023-02-18 11:03:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the second game of "Kiosen" has started in Kanazawa. Sota Fujii, who is aiming for the youngest "six crowns" in history, will try to win the title (20), or Akira Watanabe, who will win the 11th consecutive victory in the "Ki King Battle", will return to five (38) wins and losses, You will be noticed.

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To review unemployment benefits Focus on treatment of restrictions on voluntarily unemployed workers

2023-02-18 10:04:00
In order to promote the movement of labor to growth industries such as digital and green, the government plans to review the way unemployment benefits are provided to those who have left their jobs for personal reasons. The focus will be on the treatment of restrictions that prevent you from receiving benefits for two months in principle after you leave your job for personal reasons.

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WBC Japan National Team Nootvar faces ex-giant Mikolas in practice

2023-02-18 09:11:00
WBC = Major League Cardinals player Nootvar, who was selected to represent Japan in the World Baseball Classic, practiced in a voluntary training session in Florida. showed a sharp hit to the opponent.

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

2023-02-18 08:40:00
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 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 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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Brazil's Rio Carnival to be held on regular schedule for the first time in three years

2023-02-18 08:26:00
Brazil's midsummer festival "Rio Carnival" opened on the 17th. It will be the first time in three years that Rio's Carnival will be held on a regular schedule, raising local expectations.

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``Pentagon official visits Taiwan for first time under Biden administration'' British newspaper report

2023-02-18 08:16:00
Britain's Financial Times reported, citing sources, that a senior Pentagon official had visited Taiwan. A further deterioration in relations is expected as fierce exchanges continue between the United States and China over balloons.

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A 78-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run, etc. Yokohama

2023-02-18 08:06:00
A 78-year-old man who was driving a passenger car in a hit-and-run incident in which three people were injured when a car coming from behind collided with a motorcycle waiting for a traffic light on a city road in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama on the 17th. was arrested. He denies the allegations against the investigation.

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Former British Embassy security guard jailed for more than 13 years for spying confidential information to Russia

2023-02-18 06:58:00
A former security guard at the British embassy in Berlin, Germany, has been sentenced to 13 years and 2 months in prison for spying for providing confidential information to Russia.

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Mr. Koichi Wakata press conference from space "Thank you for realizing spacewalk"

2023-02-18 06:35:00
Astronaut Koichi Wakata, who has been on the ISS (International Space Station) since October last year, attended a press conference from space. It's a great pleasure," he said.

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Chinese Navy Helicopter Approaches Japan's Fishery Resources Survey Vessel Japan's EEZ in the East China Sea

2023-02-18 06:32:00
The Fisheries Agency announced on the morning of the 17th that a Chinese Navy helicopter approached a research vessel of a national research institute that was conducting a survey of fishery resources in Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) in the East China Sea. It said it expressed its regret to the Chinese government through diplomatic channels.

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The British Ministry of Defense analyzes that “up to 200,000 Russian casualties have occurred in the past year.”

2023-02-18 06:16:00
Regarding Russia, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, the British Ministry of Defense has shown that the total number of casualties is believed to have risen from 175,000 to 200,000 in the first year of the invasion. Russia is believed to be launching a ferocious attack in eastern Ukraine and other areas while causing many casualties.

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Turkey/Syria earthquake Japanese doctors set up clinic [Movement on the 18th]

2023-02-18 05:30:00
More than 43,000 people were killed in the massive earthquake near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. We are ready to meet the various medical needs of our patients.

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Bicycle man dies Taxi driver's door opens and falls Hit by bus

2023-02-18 04:54:00
A man in his 60s who was riding a bicycle on the street in Meguro-ku, Tokyo hit the open door of a taxi parked in front of him, fell over, and was hit by a following bus and died.

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More than 700 million yen of crypto assets stolen by hacker group believed to be related to North Korea seized

2023-02-18 00:29:00
Norwegian investigative authorities have revealed that a hacker group believed to be under the North Korean authorities seized about 780 million yen worth of crypto assets stolen in cyberattacks last year. It has been pointed out that crypto assets stolen in this way may be a source of funding for North Korea's nuclear and missile development.

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