Main news(2024/02/28)
Navalny's wife gives speech at EU parliament, expressing determination to carry on activities and appeals for support
2024-02-28 21:56:00
In February, Yulia, the wife of Russian opposition leader Navalny, who died in prison, gave a speech at the European Union parliament, holding President Putin responsible for Navalny's death. He appealed for support and expressed his determination to continue activities that criticize the government.
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Spring labor: Major companies respond with full pay, but wage increases for non-regular employees
2024-02-28 21:31:00
Spring labor negotiations are in full swing, with a focus on achieving sustainable wage increases. Some major companies are moving to settle the union's demands with full compensation, and attention is on whether this will lead to wage increases for non-regular workers, who account for nearly 40% of all workers.
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A man in critical condition who was hit by a train on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line dies, possibly because he tried to save him
2024-02-28 21:02:00
On February 22nd, two people were hit by a train at a railroad crossing on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture, resulting in the death of a man in his 80s.A man in his 60s who was unconscious and in critical condition also died. Police are investigating the possibility that the man, who is in his 80s, got out of his car and entered the railroad crossing in an attempt to help him, and was hit.
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Kanto-Koshin: Heavy snowfall mainly along the mountains from the night of the 29th. Be careful of traffic impacts.
2024-02-28 20:39:00
Due to the influence of a low-pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu, heavy snow is expected to occur from the night of the 29th to March 1st, mainly along the mountains of Kanto-Koshin, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is cautioning the impact of snow accumulation and frozen roads on traffic. I am calling on you to do so.
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"I'm lonely because I've gone far away..." The day I can meet my friends who are far away...
2024-02-28 20:09:00
The Otani district is located on the coast of Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. The road was cut off by the earthquake, and we were temporarily isolated. The number of children attending the reopened schools has decreased from 23 before the earthquake to about 9. When I asked the remaining children about their friends who had left...
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“Mr. Navalny’s funeral will be held in Moscow on March 1st” Support group
2024-02-28 20:05:00
Support groups have announced that the funeral for Russian opposition leader Navalny, who died in prison, will be held at a church in Moscow on March 1st. On the other hand, the authorities appear to be increasingly wary of the spread of anti-government movements.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Hokuriku Support Discount Starts March 16th Align with Niigata, Toyama, and Fukui
2024-02-28 19:23:00
Ishikawa Prefecture has agreed with the other three prefectures to start the Hokuriku Support Discount, which supports the tourism industry affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, on the 16th of next month, when the Kanazawa-Tsuruga section of the Hokuriku Shinkansen opens. I decided to do so.
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[Breaking News] Nadeshiko takes the lead, Takahashi's goal puts North Korea at the Paris Olympics
2024-02-28 19:16:00
Japan's women's soccer team, Nadeshiko Japan, is playing against North Korea in the second match of the Asian final qualifying round for the Paris Olympics. The condition for getting a ticket to Paris is "victory". Nadeshiko Japan took the lead in the first half with Hana Takahashi's goal in the 26th minute. We will provide you with the latest information as soon as possible. In addition to broadcasting the match on general television, NHK will also provide simultaneous and missed broadcasts on NHK Plus.
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Gaza's death toll approaches 30,000: ``More than 570,000 residents are on the brink of starvation'' United Nations
2024-02-28 18:42:00
In the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military attacks continue, the death toll is approaching 30,000. The United Nations has pointed out that more than 570,000 people, one-fourth of the population, are in a critical situation and are on the brink of starvation, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Masu.
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Four major non-life insurance companies to terminate more than 10 executives over issues related to advance adjustment of insurance premiums
2024-02-28 18:28:00
Four major non-life insurance companies submitted business improvement plans to the Financial Services Agency on the 29th in response to problems with pre-adjustment of insurance premiums for commercial insurance, and ordered the presidents and other executives to be disciplined, including reductions in remuneration. The policy is to do so. It is expected that more than 10 officers will be affected, including those at the parent company, making this an unusually large-scale punishment.
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Ranking of cities to live in: Housing information site announces cities that are rapidly increasing in popularity
2024-02-28 18:24:00
The housing information site's ranking of cities and four prefectures as the best places to live was announced on the 28th, with Yokohama taking first place for the seventh consecutive year. However, as housing prices rise, cities that are considered relatively affordable also move up the rankings.
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“Graduation ceremony with clean uniforms” Suzu City high school students’ uniforms washed and delivered
2024-02-28 18:17:00
A group that supports laundry in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake washed and delivered uniforms entrusted to them by high school students in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, so that they could attend their graduation ceremonies in clean uniforms.
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A group of 23 people, including actor Koichi Sato and manga artist Takehiko Inoue, were selected for the art award.
2024-02-28 17:55:00
A group of 23 people, including actor Koichi Sato and manga artist Takehiko Inoue, were selected for the Agency for Cultural Affairs' ``Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award'', which is given to people who have made outstanding achievements in the field of art. Ta.
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Toshiba Group's financial results from April to December last year Final profit and loss was 107 billion yen in the red
2024-02-28 17:51:00
Toshiba announced the group's financial results for the nine months from April to December last year, and the final loss was 107 billion yen due to the deterioration in the performance of Kioxia, a major semiconductor company in which it invests. The company plans to review its business plan by May this year.
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Welcia HD and Tsuruha HD agree to start talks on business integration, Aeon announces
2024-02-28 17:48:00
Aeon, a major distribution company, announced that three of its subsidiaries, the largest drugstore companies, Welcia Holdings and Tsuruha Holdings, have agreed to begin discussions toward a business integration. Aeon plans to integrate its business by placing Welcia under Tsuruha, and then proceed with the acquisition of additional shares in Tsuruha, making it a subsidiary. The company aims to conclude a final contract by the end of 2027. This will be a large-scale business integration, with the two companies ranking first and second in the industry in terms of domestic sales. The three companies plan to hold a press conference on the 28th and explain the aims of the merger.
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More than 30 rabbits rescued in residential area, someone may have abandoned them Kanagawa
2024-02-28 17:16:00
Late this month, rabbits were found abandoned in a residential area in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and more than 30 rabbits have been rescued so far. Police are investigating the possibility that someone threw them away, as they have been found one after another in similar locations.
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Mass evacuation of junior high school students in Wajima City, etc. ends in March, returning to their original schools from April
2024-02-28 17:12:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, junior high school students who had been evacuated en masse to another municipality within the prefecture after the Noto Peninsula earthquake were evacuated by late March, and classes will resume at their original schools from April this year. I decided to do it.
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Clay tablets from the Hittite kingdom excavated by Japanese research team from ancient Turkish ruins
2024-02-28 16:51:00
A Japanese research team has excavated an almost complete clay tablet from an ancient ruin in Turkey that is thought to belong to the Hittite Kingdom, which was a powerful kingdom in what is now the Middle East more than 3,000 years ago. In addition to Hittite, the clay tablets were inscribed with Hurrian, a language said to have been used in national religious ceremonies, and the researchers who excavated the site said, ``This suggests that this site was an important city in the kingdom.'' "It's what you do."
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JR East releases test run of railway vehicle using fuel cells
2024-02-28 16:36:00
On the 28th, JR East released to the press a test run of a railway vehicle using fuel cells, which is currently being developed with the aim of commercialization in 2030.
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Gifu Ginan mayor intends to resign after third-party committee found sexual harassment
2024-02-28 16:13:00
The mayor of Ginan Town, Gifu Prefecture, held a press conference on the 28th after a third-party committee report found that he had committed sexual harassment, and criticized the report, saying, ``The report lacks neutrality and is biased.'' , announced his intention to resign, saying, ``I'm sorry for causing any trouble.''
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19-year-old former Self-Defense Force cadet charged with robbery and murder in case of 3 people killed in the Ground Self-Defense Forces
2024-02-28 16:03:00
Last year, the Gifu District Public Prosecutor's Office accused the 19-year-old of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force of a shooting range in Gifu City in which three members were shot with a rifle during a live-fire training session, killing two and seriously injuring one. A former Self-Defense Forces candidate was indicted on charges including robbery and murder, and his name was revealed.
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Some creditors of Chinese real estate giant Biguiyuan file for company liquidation
2024-02-28 15:32:00
Bi-Guiyuan, a major Chinese real estate company that is experiencing financial difficulties, has announced that some of its creditors have filed a petition with a Hong Kong court to liquidate the company. The focus will now be on whether debt restructuring will proceed.
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Former House of Representatives member arrested on suspicion of injuring two people in a collision while driving with a suspended license Ibaraki
2024-02-28 15:27:00
A former member of the House of Representatives from Shiga Prefecture was arrested on the night of the 27th for driving a car with a suspended license on a prefectural road in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, colliding with a car traveling in the opposite lane and injuring two people. .
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Average price of new condominiums last year: 59.11 million yen, record high for 7 consecutive years
2024-02-28 15:01:00
The average price of new condominiums sold nationwide last year rose 15.4% from the previous year, setting a record high for the seventh consecutive year, due to a series of high-priced properties being sold in central Tokyo.
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Mitsubishi Corporation Considering sale of shares in Japanese corporation operated by “Kentucky”
2024-02-28 14:55:00
It has been learned that Mitsubishi Corporation, a major trading company, is considering selling its stake in the Japanese corporation that operates Kentucky Fried Chicken. The company plans to begin bidding soon to select a buyer for its 35% stake.
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Japanese version of DBS “If you have a history of sexual offenses, you will not be able to get a job that involves working with children”
2024-02-28 14:03:00
At a Liberal Democratic Party subcommittee meeting held on the 28th to discuss the Japanese version of DBS, a system to confirm that people who work with children do not have a history of sexual crimes, it was decided that people with a history of even one sexual crime in the past would not be subject to prison terms. Many people pointed out that they should not be able to take up such jobs regardless of the period after their employment ends.
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Medical institutions in northern Noto are severely understaffed; some clinics have had all their nurses retire
2024-02-28 12:47:00
An opinion exchange meeting was held with doctors and others from clinics in the northern part of Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit hard by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and many medical institutions are facing a staff shortage, with some clinics having all their nurses retire. It was reported that the situation is getting worse.
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First temporary housing completed in Ishikawa Nanao City, briefing session held for tenants
2024-02-28 12:32:00
In Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the city's first temporary housing was completed, and an information session was held for the residents.
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Michigan primary “Trump and Biden are certain to win”
2024-02-28 12:11:00
Candidate selection for the fall US presidential election took place on the 27th in the midwestern state of Michigan, where both Republican and Democratic primaries were held, with former President Trump winning the opposition Republican Party and President Biden winning the ruling Democratic Party. I made sure. However, there are also movements calling for protests against President Biden over his handling of the situation in Gaza in the Middle East.
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South Korea's birth rate hit an all-time low of 0.72 last year, falling below the previous year for 8 consecutive years
2024-02-28 12:11:00
In South Korea, the birthrate, which measures the number of children a woman gives birth to, hit a record low of 0.72 last year, and the country's declining birthrate continues to show no signs of slowing down.
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United Nations: “A quarter of Gaza residents are on the brink of starvation”
2024-02-28 11:57:00
As negotiations for a cessation of fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continue with the help of mediating countries, the Israeli military is carrying out airstrikes and ground operations in the Gaza Strip. The United Nations says it is alarming that a quarter of the people in Gaza are on the brink of starvation.
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A draft review of the residency guidelines for illegal aliens is finalized.
2024-02-28 11:55:00
The Ministry of Justice has established guidelines that set out standards for special permission for the residence of foreign nationals who are staying illegally, at the discretion of the Minister of Justice, and a proposal to revise these guidelines has been revealed. Even if a child does not have a status of residence, if the parents are integrated into the local community and the child is receiving long-term education, consideration will be given to allowing the child to remain in the country.
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TEPCO begins releasing treated water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea for the fourth time
2024-02-28 11:49:00
On the morning of the 28th, TEPCO began releasing the treated water that has accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean for the fourth and final time this fiscal year.
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Prime Minister Kishida announces his intention to attend the House of Representatives Political Ethics Committee, making it publicly available to the press
2024-02-28 11:15:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters that he would like to fulfill his accountability as party president, and announced his intention to attend the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics in a manner that was made publicly available to the press. I made it clear. The Liberal Democratic Party has informed the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that Prime Minister Kishida intends to personally attend the House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics as party president.
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Toyota to resume production lines at 2 factories on March 4th after shipment suspension order is lifted
2024-02-28 10:56:00
Following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's order to suspend shipments of automobile engines due to fraud in obtaining certification for engines produced by Toyota Industries, Toyota Motor Corporation will suspend production lines at its two automobile factories on the 4th of next month. I decided to restart it. This will restart production at all factories that have stopped.
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European Soccer Brighton Kaoru Mitoma to be out for a long time due to back injury
2024-02-28 10:25:00
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma of the English Premier League has been out for an extended period due to a lower back injury, and it is unlikely that he will be able to return this season.
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Honda to sell new fuel cell vehicle in America and Japan for first time in 3 years
2024-02-28 10:21:00
Honda has announced that it will sell a new fuel cell vehicle that uses hydrogen to generate electricity in the United States and Japan for the first time in three years. The aim is to install a system that reduces manufacturing costs through joint development with GM of the United States, and to lead to its widespread use in the future.
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Japan-China-Korea student exchange program in China; first participation from Southeast Asia
2024-02-28 09:09:00
In order to build a future-oriented cooperative relationship, students from Japan, China, and South Korea have started a program in China to exchange opinions and exchange opinions on world issues, and this year, in its 10th year, students from Southeast Asia will be invited for the first time to expand the region. It is being done.
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Ukrainian army retreats in the east, Russian army intensifies offensive
2024-02-28 09:08:00
The Ukrainian military has announced that it has withdrawn from its eastern stronghold, Audiiivka, and also from surrounding villages, suggesting that the Russian military is intensifying its offensive. Under these circumstances, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine met with Crown Prince Mohammed of Saudi Arabia to discuss his proposed peace plan.
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Qatar mediates cessation of fighting as death toll approaches 30,000 “No deal yet”
2024-02-28 09:07:00
In the Gaza Strip, where attacks by the Israeli military continue, the death toll is approaching 30,000 since clashes between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas began in October last year. Under these circumstances, the Qatari government, which is acting as a mediator for negotiations on a cessation of hostilities, stated that no agreement had yet been reached and emphasized that it would step up its efforts.
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Six months until the start of the Paris Paralympic Games, hopes for medals from young players due to generational change
2024-02-28 09:02:00
It's been half a year until the opening of the Paris Paralympic Games. The challenge is to connect the interest in parasports, which has gained recognition through the Tokyo Paralympics, to the Paris Games and make it more established, and the question is whether the training and strengthening of athletes that sports organizations have been promoting can bear fruit. It will be.
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Spain: World's largest mobile exhibition to showcase generative AI, "6G", etc.
2024-02-28 08:57:00
One of the world's largest mobile-related exhibitions has begun in Spain, showcasing cutting-edge technologies with main themes such as generative AI and the next-generation communication standard "6G".
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[Breaking News] Shohei Otani hits home run in first exhibition game after transfer
2024-02-28 07:12:00
On the 27th, Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers participated in his first exhibition game since his transfer as the No. 2 designated hitter and hit a home run in his third at-bat. We will keep you updated on Otani's at-bats, which are attracting attention.
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President Biden calls for prompt approval of budget proposal for aid to Ukraine
2024-02-28 06:58:00
U.S. President Biden has met with Congressional leaders and reiterated his call for swift approval of the necessary budget, as the budget for aid to Ukraine has been depleted and new military aid has been halted. Ta.
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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting opens, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda attends
2024-02-28 06:42:00
The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries will begin in Brazil on the evening of the 28th, Japan time. The focus will be on whether they will be able to show a unified stance against risks to the world economy, such as Russia's prolonged invasion of Ukraine, and there will also be interest in what kind of message Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will take on this occasion regarding monetary policy. We are gathering.
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Nine years after the murder of Russian opposition leader Nemtsov, is there a warning about anti-regime movements?
2024-02-28 06:06:00
The 27th marks nine years since an opposition leader who was critical of the Putin government was murdered in Russia, and Western ambassadors laid flowers and paid their respects. In Russia, a movement to mourn the death of opposition leader Navalny this month has also occurred, and authorities appear to be increasingly wary of the spread of anti-regime movements.
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Approximately 20% of Japan's cedar plantations are designated as "priority areas" for hay fever prevention
2024-02-28 06:05:00
As a countermeasure against hay fever, which plagues many people, 980,000 hectares, or approximately 20% of Japan's artificial cedar forests, have been designated as ``priority areas'' where each prefecture will intensively cut down and replant trees. specified.
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Sony Group game business subsidiary to reduce 900 employees including Japan
2024-02-28 05:42:00
A subsidiary of the Sony Group that operates the game business has decided to cut approximately 900 employees around the world, including Japan, in order to streamline management resources.
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The Political Ethics Inquiry is postponed today, as opposition parties seek to make it public; Liberal Democratic Party's response focus
2024-02-28 05:02:00
The House of Representatives Committee on Political Ethics has been postponed on the 28th due to the issue surrounding political funding parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. The opposition party plans to continue to request disclosure, and the focus will be on the Liberal Democratic Party's response.
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