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Main news(2023/05/20)


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Senator Seigo Kitamura dies 76 years old Serves as minister of regional revitalization

2023-05-20 22:17:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Seigo Kitamura, who served as minister in charge of regional revitalization, died on the night of the 20th. he was 76 years old.

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[Details] What is the purpose of President Zelensky's visit to Japan?

2023-05-20 20:21:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Japan to attend the G7 Summit. I plan to participate in a session on the topic of the situation in Ukraine scheduled for the 21st. What is the aim of directly participating in the summit when it is said that a reversal offensive is imminent? The Hiroshi Matsuo Desk in the International Department will explain in detail.

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Hiroshima City homepage Difficult to connect, cyber attack?

2023-05-20 20:17:00
According to Hiroshima City, it is difficult to connect to the city's website from around 4:45 pm on the 20th.

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14th Anniversary of Lay Judge System, Symposium on Prevention of False Crime in Tokyo

2023-05-20 19:23:00
A symposium was held in Tokyo to think about the lay judge system and false convictions in line with the 21st anniversary of the lay judge system's 14th anniversary.

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G7 Summit Announcement of Economic Action Plan to Promote Transition to Clean Energy

2023-05-20 18:43:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, an economic action plan was announced to promote the transition to clean energy such as renewable energy. We will work together to improve the public and private investment environment and strengthen the supply chain = supply network.

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British Prime Minister Sunak Experiences Making Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima City

2023-05-20 18:34:00
British Prime Minister Sunak, who is participating in the G7 Hiroshima Summit, experienced making okonomiyaki in Hiroshima on the morning of the 20th.

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G7 Summit Announces Leaders' Statement on Economic Security “Strengthening Cooperation with China in Mind”

2023-05-20 17:49:00
The Leaders' Statement on Economic Security was announced at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. With China in mind, in order to counter the so-called "economic coercion", the G7 will launch a platform and strengthen cooperation.

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Rugby League One Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay wins for the first time

2023-05-20 17:37:00
The final of the rugby league one play-off tournament was held at the National Stadium, and the Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay defeated last season's champions, the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights, 17-15 to claim their first victory.

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8-month-old kindergarten child clogged with school lunch apples and transported by ambulance Unconscious Ehime

2023-05-20 17:26:00
On the 16th of this month, at a nursery school in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, it was found that an 8-month-old boy was transported by ambulance after choking on an apple for lunch. The boy is being treated at the hospital, but he is said to be unconscious and in critical condition.

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Typhoon No. 2 occurred Far south of Japan Sea of ​​Caroline Islands

2023-05-20 17:20:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, Typhoon No. 2 occurred in the sea far south of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging vigilance for passing vessels.

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Gymnastics: Shoko Miyata wins NHK Trophy for the second time in a row and is selected to represent Japan at the World Championships

2023-05-20 16:58:00
18-year-old Shoko Miyata won the NHK Trophy, which doubled as a representative selection for the world gymnastics championships, and was selected to represent the world championships.

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20 years after Yuri Yoshikawa's disappearance, parents call for information

2023-05-20 16:42:00
It has been 20 years since the incident in which Yuri Yoshikawa, a fourth grader in elementary school, went missing in Kumatori-cho, Osaka. No convincing information leading to the resolution of the case was obtained, and her parents appealed for information.

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President Zelensky arrives at Hiroshima Airport and posts "Japan"

2023-05-20 15:48:00
警察によりますと、ウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領は、20日午後3時30分ごろ、G7サミットに参加するため広島空港に到着しました。

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US "debt ceiling problem" spokesman "President is confident that the way will open"

2023-05-20 15:35:00
A White House spokesman said, ``There is no doubt that there is a serious gap,'' regarding the ongoing confrontation between the Biden administration and the opposition Republican Party over the so-called debt ceiling issue of the US government. "President Biden is confident there will be a way," he said.

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Mr. Ennosuke Ichikawa Explains the purpose of “discussion parents took sleeping pills”

2023-05-20 14:51:00
About his father Danshiro Ichikawa and his mother, who were found dead at home with Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa on the 18th, Ennosuke said, ``We talked about dying and being reborn, and my parents took sleeping pills. I found out that I was explaining to the effect that I drank. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to interview Mr. Ennosuke about the situation and investigate how his parents died.

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India to stop circulation of current highest denomination banknote "2000 rupee note"

2023-05-20 14:24:00
India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, has announced that it will suspend circulation of the current highest denomination note, the 2,000 rupee note. In 2016, the Modi government abruptly abolished large-denomination banknotes as a countermeasure against counterfeit bills and tax evasion, causing great turmoil in the economy. A calm acceptance prevails.

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Gifu safe robbery robbery injury case Is the suspect in the Ginza robbery instructed?

2023-05-20 14:17:00
The suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of robbery and injury after breaking into a house in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture on May 2, injuring a resident and stealing a safe, was arrested six days later on August 8, according to a police investigation. According to an interview with an investigative official, he named the suspect in the robbery that occurred at a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, and explained that he had received instructions. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident and investigating the relationship between the suspects arrested in the two incidents.

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Prime Minister Kishida Meets with President of Brazil to Reaffirm the Importance of Fundamental Values

2023-05-20 14:00:00
In Hiroshima, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with President Lula of Brazil and shared the view that it is important for a wide range of partners to work together to address challenges faced by the international community, such as climate change, food crises, and peace.

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G7 Hiroshima Summit Heads of State Book at Atomic Bomb Museum

2023-05-20 13:56:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the contents of the guest list written by G7 leaders who visited the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima.

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Chiba University to Establish a Faculty for Specialized Education in Data Science

2023-05-20 13:47:00
As digitization progresses, Chiba University is planning to establish a new faculty to provide specialized education in data science next year, in order to develop human resources who can use data to solve social issues.

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TikTok users suing state for ``total ban'' in Montana

2023-05-20 12:38:00
In response to the enactment of a law in the state of Montana in the United States that completely bans the business operation of the SNS "TikTok" operated by a Chinese company, five residents using this app demanded an injunction against the ban, and Montana sued the state attorney general.

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Second day of the G7 Summit Economic discussion in the afternoon President Zelensky heads to Hiroshima

2023-05-20 12:23:00
On the second day of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, on the 20th, discussions on the theme of economic security will begin shortly after noon. Under these circumstances, the government announced that Ukrainian President Zelensky will visit Hiroshima to attend the summit.

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Sumo summer place Endo on the flat curtain rests due to worsening knee pain

2023-05-20 12:05:00
Sumo wrestler Endo will be absent from the 7th day of the summer tournament, the 20th, due to worsening knee pain.

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The G7 Hiroshima Summit Leaders' Declaration Draft Revealed

2023-05-20 11:56:00
The full outline of the draft Leaders' Declaration to be announced at the G7 Hiroshima Summit has been revealed. It stipulates that it will strengthen the free and open international order based on the rule of law, and emphasizes that it will continue to support Ukraine and work toward the realization of "a world free of nuclear weapons" through realistic and practical approaches. .

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M7.4 earthquake in the South Pacific No damage to Japan even with slight changes in tide level

2023-05-20 11:37:00
According to a report from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii to the Japan Meteorological Agency, at around 10:51 a.m. Japan time on the 20th, there was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake with an epicenter southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there may be some changes in tide levels in Japan due to this earthquake, but there is no concern about damage.

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US “Debt Ceiling Issue” Talks Temporarily Suspended, Conflict Continues

2023-05-20 08:39:00
Discussions between the Biden administration and the opposition and Republicans over the US government's debt ceiling, the so-called debt ceiling issue, were suspended on the 19th. This is because the conflict between the two sides' claims continues, and the financial market is wary of the direction of the talks.

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President Yoon of South Korea meets with Korean A-bomb survivors in Japan and apologizes

2023-05-20 08:37:00
South Korean President Yoon Sung-yeol, who is visiting Hiroshima, met with Korean A-bomb survivors living in Japan on the night of the 19th and said, "I couldn't be with you when you were in trouble. I am representing the government. I apologize for that," and apologized for not providing enough support to the A-bomb survivors.

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[Breaking news] Second day of the G7 Hiroshima Summit President Zelensky arrives in Japan today

2023-05-20 08:08:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Japan on the 20th and participate in discussions on the 21st. As the chair country, Japan intends to convey its policy of continuing to support Ukraine and confirm its unwavering solidarity with the G7. * We will update the movement on the 20th as needed.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 20th)

2023-05-20 06:40:00
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 20th (Japan time), including the battle situation 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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President Zelensky to Japan by French government aircraft expected to arrive in Hiroshima in the afternoon

2023-05-20 06:02:00
Diplomatic sources say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to Japan on a French government plane from Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia, where he was visiting to attend a summit of the Arab League. about it.

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Fed Chairman Shows Possibility of No Need to Raise Rates Due to Successive Bank Failures

2023-05-20 05:45:00
Chairman Powell of the Fed = Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, has shown the recognition that it may not be necessary to raise interest rates due to the effects of a series of bank failures. In the financial market, there is also a perception that it suggested a temporary suspension of interest rate hikes at the next meeting.

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President Zelensky: ``Countries closing their eyes'' over military invasion

2023-05-20 05:43:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia, said "some countries are turning a blind eye" to Russia's military aggression, urging Arab nations to remain cooperative with Russia. I complained.

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High-ranking U.S. official welcomes improvement in Japan-South Korea relations Expects to strengthen trilateral cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea

2023-05-20 05:31:00
アメリカ ホワイトハウスの高官は、G7サミットが開かれている広島でNHKのインタビューに応じ、日韓関係の改善を歓迎するとともに、中国や北朝鮮の安全保障上の脅威を念頭に、日米韓3か国のさらなる連携強化に期待を示しました。

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F16 fighter US to accept if European allies decide to supply to Ukraine

2023-05-20 04:27:00
A senior US White House official told NHK in an interview in Hiroshima, where the G7 summit is being held, that European allies would provide Ukraine with the F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine says it needs to counterattack Russia. If you decide to

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From gymnastics NHK Trophy today, it will also serve as a representative selection for the world championships Highlights

2023-05-20 04:07:00
The NHK Cup of gymnastics, which also serves as the representative selection for the world championship, will be held for two days from the 20th.

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Intention to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit face-to-face to President Zelensky's visit to Japan

2023-05-20 04:00:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Japan on the 20th and participate in discussions on the 21st. As the chair country, Japan intends to convey its policy of continuing to support Ukraine and confirm its unwavering solidarity with the G7.

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