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[Expert Commentary] Explosives at Prime Minister Kishida's speech What kind of explosives was it?

2023-04-15 19:58:00
On the morning of the 15th, when Prime Minister Kishida was visiting a fishing port in Wakayama City to support the election, an explosive was thrown just before his speech. Prime Minister Kishida evacuated from the scene without injury, and one police officer was slightly injured. Police arrested Ryuji Kimura (24), who lives in Hyogo Prefecture, on the spot on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. Mr. Isao Itabashi of the Public Policy Research Institute, who is familiar with counter-terrorism measures, explains this incident, such as what kind of explosive it is believed to have been. [Video: 4 minutes 16 seconds] *Not available for data broadcasting.

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15% of children displaced from Ukraine 'heavy burden'

2023-04-15 19:26:00
A questionnaire survey was conducted on Ukrainian children who were evacuated to Japan due to the effects of the military invasion by Russia, and it was found that 15% of the children had a heavy emotional burden.

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G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting Ends Day 1, Releases Draft Joint Statement

2023-04-15 19:24:00
Discussions on the first day of the G7 climate, energy and environment ministers' meeting of seven major countries held in Sapporo have ended. A draft joint statement by each country has been revealed, and while the timing of abolishing coal-fired power generation, which is the focus, is not specified, it is a policy to abolish it in stages if measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal and natural gas cannot be taken.

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Figure skating national competition “Rikuryu” pair updated their personal best and placed 2nd

2023-04-15 19:02:00
On the third day of the figure skating world competition, the second half of the pair free skate was held, and the Japanese pair of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara set a new personal best and finished second.

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[Video] Prime Minister Kishida evacuating from the scene while being held by police

2023-04-15 18:57:00
On the morning of the 15th, when Prime Minister Kishida was visiting a fishing port in Wakayama City to support the election, an explosive was thrown just before his speech. A video taken by a viewer shows Prime Minister Kishida being evacuated from the scene while being held by a police officer.

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From Kyushu to Kanto Koshin tomorrow, beware of sudden heavy rain, etc.

2023-04-15 18:28:00
The atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable on the 16th from Kyushu to Kanto Koshin due to the strong cold air flowing into the sky for this time of year. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against strong gusts of wind such as thunderbolts and tornadoes, and sudden heavy rain.

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GSDF helicopter accident "saturation diving" not implemented due to bad weather, to resume after 16th

2023-04-15 18:20:00
In an accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the Self-Defense Forces decided to send a crew member capable of special diving called "saturation diving" to dive on the 15th due to strong winds around the site. will not be implemented, and will be implemented after the 16th.

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[Video of the moment] People who were at the scene screamed when a cylindrical object was thrown

2023-04-15 18:06:00
On the morning of the 16th, when Prime Minister Kishida visited Saikazaki fishing port in Wakayama City to support the election, an explosion was heard just before his speech. In a video taken by a man who was at the scene at Saigasaki fishing port in Wakayama City at the time, a police officer who was nearby opened a shield when a cylindrical object was thrown in the direction where Prime Minister Kishida was standing. It shows how he tries to protect the Prime Minister. People around me are screaming "Kyaa".

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ChatGPT Moves to review regulations in various countries due to concerns such as personal information protection

2023-04-15 17:03:00
As the use of interactive AI "ChatGPT" spreads rapidly around the world, countries around the world are beginning to consider regulatory proposals and certification systems due to concerns over the protection of personal information.

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[Detailed whole story] From the arrival of Prime Minister Kishida to the arrest of the suspect

2023-04-15 15:32:00
On the morning of the 15th, when Prime Minister Kishida visited Saikazaki fishing port in Wakayama City to support the election, an explosion was heard just before his speech. Prime Minister Kishida was evacuated from the scene and was not injured, and no one was injured near the venue. The police arrested the suspect on the spot on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business, and announced that he was Ryuji Kimura (24), who lives in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, based on the driver's license he had. He says he's keeping quiet and is still confirming the exact pronunciation of his name. I have summarized the whole story from Prime Minister Kishida's visit to the arrest of the suspect.

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Explosion sound at Wakayama Prime Minister Kishida's speech Arrested 24-year-old suspect in Hyogo prefecture

2023-04-15 15:02:00
The Wakayama Prefectural Police Headquarters announced the name of the suspect who was arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business as Ryuji Kimura (24), who lives in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, based on the driver's license he had. Regarding the reading, it seems to be "Kimura Ryuji", but it is said that it is being confirmed because the person himself is silent.

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Explosive sound at Prime Minister Kishida's speech 2 cylindrical items believed to be explosives seized

2023-04-15 14:49:00
Just before 11:30 am on the 15th, just before Prime Minister Kishida was about to give a speech at a fishing port in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, there was a loud explosion and white smoke rose. According to investigative sources, two cylindrical items believed to be explosives were seized from the scene. One is believed to have exploded at the scene and the other is believed to have been in the possession of the man when police apprehended him. In addition, the arrested man is said to be silent about the police investigation.

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Cubs Seiya Suzuki No. 1 solo home run in his first appearance this season

2023-04-15 14:48:00
Seiya Suzuki of the Major League Baseball Cubs, who had injured his left flank, participated in the match against the Dodgers for the first time this season on the 14th and hit the first solo home run.

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[Commentary] The sound of an explosion before Prime Minister Kishida's speech What we know What we don't know

2023-04-15 14:30:00
Just before 11:30 am on the 15th, just before Prime Minister Kishida was about to give a speech at a fishing port in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, there was a loud explosion and white smoke rose. Prime Minister Kishida moved to another place and was safe. The police have arrested the suspect who is believed to have thrown the explosive on the spot on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. What is known and what is not yet known about this incident as of 2:00 pm on the 15th. Commentary by Kasamatsu Desk of the Social Affairs Department and Isao Itabashi of the Public Policy Research Council, who is familiar with counter-terrorism measures. [Video: 10 minutes 55 seconds] *Not available for data broadcasting.

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Tokyo Disneyland 40th Anniversary Ceremony

2023-04-15 13:26:00
"Tokyo Disneyland" in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture celebrated its 40th anniversary on the 15th, and a commemorative ceremony was held.

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Shohei Otani played the full game and scored one hit, and the team lost from behind

2023-04-15 13:09:00
On the 14th, Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani made a full appearance in the match against the Red Sox in Boston, home of the opponent, and hit one. Masanao Yoshida of the Red Sox did not participate.

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Montana Legislature Passes Bill Banning TikTok Businesses

2023-04-15 12:57:00
Regarding the video posting app "TikTok" operated by a Chinese company, the Congress of the state of Montana in the western United States passed a bill prohibiting the business of the operating company in the state, for example, because user information is shared with the Chinese Communist Party. bottom. Other states may also be affected.

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G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting Opens, Focus on Coal Power

2023-04-15 12:44:00
The G7 = climate, energy and environment ministers' meeting of seven major countries opened in Sapporo on the 15th. Regarding coal-fired power generation, which is the focus of attention, the joint statement will include a phased phased-out plan if no measures are taken to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal or natural gas, although the timing of phased-out will not be specified. is proceeding.

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Ground Self-Defense Force Helicopter Accident Preparing to resume work on "saturation diving"

2023-04-15 12:38:00
Due to an accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the Self-Defense Forces suspended the work on the 14th and resumed on the 15th regarding the work of divers who can perform a special diving method called "saturation diving". We are making preparations with the aim of

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[Breaking news] Explosion sound just before Prime Minister Kishida's speech in Wakayama Prime Minister is safe

2023-04-15 12:07:00
Before 11:30 a.m. on the 15th, just before Prime Minister Kishida finished his inspection at Saigasaki fishing port in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture and started his speech, there was a loud explosion. Prime Minister Kishida is said to have evacuated from the scene. According to officials, Prime Minister Kishida is safe and unharmed. According to the fire department, there have been no casualties so far. We will update you from time to time.

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President Biden to announce his candidacy for next year's presidential election

2023-04-15 11:30:00
U.S. President Biden said he would "very soon" about his candidacy for next fall's presidential election.

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“Mr. Musk establishes AI company to compete with ChatGPT developer” US paper report

2023-04-15 11:04:00
America's leading newspaper "Wall Street Journal" said that Elon Musk, CEO of American electric car maker "Tesla", will work on new AI to compete with the company that developed interactive AI "ChatGPT" You said you founded a company.

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Eight killed in Russian attack Ukrainian PM ``preparing for reverse offensive''

2023-04-15 11:02:00
Eight people, including a two-year-old child, were killed and more than 20 injured in a Russian attack on eastern Donetsk, Ukraine said on Thursday. Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmikhaly, who is visiting the United States, emphasized that the Ukrainian government is uniting with the West and preparing for a counteroffensive.

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Japan, US and South Korean defense officials hold talks to strengthen security cooperation in response to North Korea

2023-04-15 10:20:00
High-ranking defense officials from Japan, the United States, and South Korea held talks regarding the response to North Korea's nuclear and missile development, and agreed to strengthen security cooperation among the three countries toward the immediate sharing of data on missile launches. confirmed.

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That reply email is "evil"

2023-04-15 10:20:00
"I didn't think a small company like ours had anything to do with it. It was a close call." It all started with a single email, "Re: Consultation." (Digital coverage team not deceived / Naoki Ota Todo Akiyama)

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Cubs Seiya Suzuki to play for the first time this season as No. 4

2023-04-15 10:18:00
Seiya Suzuki of the Major League Baseball Cubs, who had injured his left flank, will be participating for the first time this season against the Dodgers on the 14th, and talked about his joy of returning before the game.

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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on 18th North Korea launches "new ICBM"

2023-04-15 10:16:00
North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the Sea of ​​Japan on the 13th, and the next day announced that it had conducted a test launch of a new solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time. Regarding this, the United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the 18th of Japan time to discuss the response based on requests from Japan and the United States.

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France's pension system reform law constitutional decision to be implemented from September

2023-04-15 07:49:00
In France, the Constitutional Council decided on the 14th that most of the laws surrounding the reform of the pension system being promoted by the Macron administration were constitutional, and the reform is expected to be implemented from September this year, and protests and strikes will continue. It seems.

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Twitter and Internet securities tie up to expand services such as stock price display

2023-04-15 07:08:00
Internet Securities has partnered with the company that operates Twitter, an American social media platform, to expand services such as making it possible to check stock prices in real time on Twitter.

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US confidential document leak problem Prosecution prosecuted 21-year-old National Guard Posted from the end of last year

2023-04-15 07:06:00
Prosecutors have charged a 21-year-old man with the National Guard on suspicion of illegally retaining and leaking information related to national defense in a problem that classified US government documents were leaked on the Internet.

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French president visits Notre Dame Cathedral, which is being rebuilt four years after the large-scale fire

2023-04-15 06:27:00
President Macron visited Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, where a large-scale fire occurred four years ago, and confirmed the status of reconstruction work that is underway with the aim of opening to the public next year.

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Wrestling "119 consecutive wins" Akari Fujinami "The record is in the past"

2023-04-15 06:21:00
Akari Fujinami, who won the Asian wrestling championship and won the Olympics for the third time in a row, lined up with Saori Yoshida's winning streak record of 119. I want to focus on winning," he said.

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Successful launch of Jupiter probe with Japan participating, approaching Jupiter in 2031

2023-04-15 06:08:00
ESA = European Space Agency launched a spacecraft that challenges the mystery of "Jupiter" in cooperation with Japan and the United States on the night of the 14th Japan time in French Guiana, and the launch was successful.

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"Invoice system" Individual consultation meeting to be held before October start National Tax Agency

2023-04-15 06:00:00
Before the "invoice system" for the purpose of grasping the accurate tax amount of consumption tax will start in October, the National Tax Agency will hold individual consultation meetings at tax offices in various places for small businesses. We are planning to strengthen the system to publicize the system by holding such events.

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India, the world's second largest producer of wheat, shows policy to continue export ban

2023-04-15 04:59:00
India, one of the world's leading wheat producers, has banned the export of wheat since last year, the price of which had risen against the backdrop of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. I indicated the policy to continue the ban. It can also affect the international price of wheat.

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G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting to be held in Sapporo on 15th and 16th

2023-04-15 04:55:00
The G7 = climate, energy and environment ministers' meeting of the seven major countries began in Sapporo on the 15th, and the focus is on whether they can come up with a consensus response on themes with differing opinions such as the target for the introduction of electric vehicles.

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About 95 billion yen worth of "AT1 bonds" sold by Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Securities are worthless

2023-04-15 00:54:00
The securities company "Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities" issued about 95 billion yen worth of corporate bonds called "AT1 bonds" issued by the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse" and became worthless due to the management crisis. It was revealed that the yen was sold to wealthy people in Japan, and that it became worthless after Credit Suisse fell into a management crisis.

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