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[Earthquake News] Earthquake intensity 4 in Miyazaki Prefecture, no worries about tsunami

2024-03-02 23:17:00
At around 11:00 pm on the 2nd, there was an earthquake in Miyazaki Prefecture with an intensity of 4. There is no need to worry about a tsunami from this earthquake.

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12 people, including 3-year-old child, killed or injured in Ukraine missile and drone attack

2024-03-02 21:06:00
In Ukraine, the Russian military has carried out a series of missile and drone attacks, resulting in the deaths and injuries of 12 people, including a 3-year-old child, in the southern Odesa region. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order to allow reservists to participate in military training, and it has been pointed out that this is a move to increase military strength that could lead to covert mobilization.

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Liberal Democratic Party Ishii, Chairman of the House of Councilors Committee on Country Relations, considering holding the House of Councilors Political Ethics Committee next week

2024-03-02 20:44:00
Regarding the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, Liberal Democratic Party House of Councilors Diet Affairs Committee Chairman Ishii has indicated that he will consider holding a House of Councilors political ethics review committee next week in response to complaints from four opposition parties. .

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Ishikawa Wajima Man who lost his wife and daughter: ``Two months after the earthquake, nothing has changed''

2024-03-02 20:26:00
A man from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who lost his wife and 19-year-old daughter when a seven-story building collapsed and his home was engulfed by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, visited his home on the 2nd and said, ``When I come here, I feel like it's January 1st.'' It's been two months since the earthquake, but my feelings haven't changed at all.When I wake up in the morning, I feel like my wife and daughter are there, and time just passes by.''

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Russia launches paramilitary organization in Africa, securing concessions under government initiative

2024-03-02 19:34:00
More than half a year has passed since the death of Mr. Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, and the Russian government has launched a new paramilitary organization under the Ministry of Defense in Africa, where Wagner has been expanding its activities, and plans to carry out local activities. There are signs that the government is taking initiative to secure rights and interests.

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Two months after the Haneda Airport collision, public funerals are held for five coast guard officers.

2024-03-02 19:23:00
On the 2nd, two months after the accident in which a Japan Coast Guard aircraft collided with a Japan Airlines passenger plane on the runway at Haneda Airport, a public funeral was held in Tokyo for the five deceased coast guard officers.

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Earthquake causes seabed to rise, Ishikawa Ama divers in Wajima unable to go deep dive, asking for support

2024-03-02 19:08:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where fishing boats cannot leave the port due to the rise of the ocean floor caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, fishermen in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, are in dire straits, and the traditional subliminal fishing by ama divers is no longer possible. A woman ama appeals, ``I don't want Wajima's ama fishing to end in my generation, so I would like to ask for your support.''

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Expert: “Possibility of surface avalanche occurring” Avalanches occur one after another in Nagano and Tottori prefectures

2024-03-02 18:41:00
Experts have pointed out that the series of avalanches in Nagano and Tottori prefectures may have been caused by ``surface avalanches,'' in which the layer near the surface collapses due to continuous snowfall since February 29.

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[Updated from time to time] 115 residents died while waiting for relief supplies in northern Gaza Strip

2024-03-02 17:54:00
More than 100 people waiting for aid in the northern Gaza Strip have been killed in an Israeli attack, local health authorities have announced. The situation in the northern Gaza Strip continues to be difficult to bring relief supplies into the area, and the situation has become critical, with residents expressing heartbreaking comments such as, ``We are on the verge of death.'' *We will update you on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of March 2, Japan time.

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Suspicious site claiming to be from Japanese media, who and why?

2024-03-02 17:21:00
``Ginza Shimbun'', ``Today's Fukui'', and ``Fukuoka Shimbun'' appear to be news sites that convey information about the region, but even though they are in ``Fukui,'' they often feature news from Fukuoka Prefecture, and news in English mixed in with Japanese. There are some strange things about it. Also, for some reason, I noticed an advertisement for crypto assets. Explanations to encourage purchase and links to purchase are also included. Furthermore, the listed contact information for the ``editorial department'' has many suspicious points, such as an unused phone number and a non-existent email address. At least 10 suspicious sites claiming to be ``Japanese news media'' were discovered. I tracked who was running it and why.

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Soccer World Cup 2nd round AFC Inspection team to North Korea investigates whether match can be held

2024-03-02 17:04:00
The Asian Football Confederation sent an inspection team to North Korea on the 2nd to investigate whether the match between Japan and North Korea could be held in the second Asian qualifying round of the Soccer World Cup, which will be held later this month.

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Elementary school students in Wajima, Ishikawa, throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Japanese national team's warm-up baseball game.

2024-03-02 17:02:00
Elementary school students from Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will be attending the first pitch ceremony for the Japan national baseball team's warm-up game on March 6th.

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I moved to Suzu City three years ago, so why am I now recruiting for photos?

2024-03-02 16:27:00
2 months since the earthquake. A man who fell in love with Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture and moved there three years ago started a recruitment campaign on SNS. “Would you like to share your wonderful photos of Noto? ``It's only been a few days since the launch, but we've been receiving a lot of photos on the Internet cloud.First of all, please take a look at the many photos that have been sent.

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Prime Minister Kishida ``cannot say there is no chance of a return to deflation'' after Bank of Japan Governor's remarks

2024-03-02 16:06:00
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda said last week that Japan's economy is ``in a state of inflation, not deflation,'' while Prime Minister Kishida said, ``We are not in a situation where we can say there is no chance of going back to deflation.'' It was recognized that the situation has not yet been overcome.

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Approximately 10 people were caught in an avalanche near Mt. Fubuki in Nagano, and several are missing.

2024-03-02 14:17:00
According to the police, around 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd, they received a report that an avalanche occurred near Mt. Fubuki in the Northern Alps in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, and multiple people were caught in it. Approximately 10 people from multiple parties were involved, and although many of them escaped, it is believed that there are several others whose whereabouts are unknown, and rescue operations are currently underway using helicopters and other means.

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Chinese human rights activist unable to attend funeral ceremony for daughter who died in Japan

2024-03-02 14:08:00
A memorial service was held in Tokyo on the 2nd for Ms. Ki, the daughter of Chinese human rights activist Tang Yoshida, who passed away last month while studying abroad in Japan. Chinese authorities did not allow her father, Mr. Tang, to leave the country and did not allow him to attend his daughter's funeral. *Ki is the king.

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Oyama, Tottori ``Two people were caught in an avalanche'' Police and fire department check the situation

2024-03-02 14:02:00
According to the Tottori Prefectural Police Headquarters, just after noon on the 2nd, they received a report of ``two people being caught in an avalanche'' at Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture. Police and fire departments are investigating the situation. An avalanche warning was issued in western Tottori Prefecture, where Mt. Daisen is located, from around 6:30 a.m. on the 2nd.

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New fiscal year budget bill agreed to vote in the House of Representatives this afternoon, expected to be enacted within the fiscal year

2024-03-02 13:03:00
Regarding the new fiscal year budget bill, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee Chairs met and agreed to vote on it at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the afternoon of the 2nd. The budget bill was passed by the House of Representatives on the 2nd, and is expected to be enacted within the fiscal year according to the provisions of the Constitution.

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Residents set up accommodation to secure time for volunteer activities Ishikawa Wajima

2024-03-02 12:17:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a group of local residents set up a lodging facility in order to extend the time volunteers can spend cleaning up debris and other tasks.

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New fiscal year budget bill final adjustments between ruling and opposition parties will be discussed today on Saturday

2024-03-02 12:06:00
The Budget Committee of the House of Representatives continues to deliberate on the new fiscal year budget bill on Saturday. While the ruling party plans to have the bill passed by the House of Representatives within the second day, which will ensure its passage within the fiscal year, the opposition parties are continuing to make final adjustments, with the intention of making a final decision on how to respond based on the content of the deliberations.

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WTO Ministerial Meeting closes with adoption of Ministerial Declaration; gap between countries' opinions remains unfilled

2024-03-02 12:02:00
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting held in the UAE concluded with the adoption of a ministerial declaration. The WTO's trade-related dispute resolution system continues to be dysfunctional, and this meeting did not bridge the gap between countries' opinions.

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Shohei Otani gets RBI in 2 consecutive games with first timely hit in second opening match

2024-03-02 11:59:00
Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers played his second exhibition game, and in his second at-bat, he hit the lead off with a timely hit and scored an RBI in his second consecutive game.

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Rina Gonoi awarded ``World's Women of Courage Award'' by U.S. State Department

2024-03-02 11:41:00
On the 1st, the U.S. State Department announced the ``World's Courageous Women Award,'' which honors those who have contributed to improving the status of women. Rina Gonoi, a member of the Self-Defense Forces, was selected.

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US President Biden: “Additional food and supplies will be dropped to Gaza Strip in coming days”

2024-03-02 11:07:00
U.S. President Biden has announced that there is a shortage of aid supplies to the Gaza Strip, where fighting between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, and that the country will drop supplies from the air in the coming days.

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Manjome World “Reality is 9 and fantasy is 1” Ask Manabu Manjome

2024-03-02 10:53:00
Manabu Manjome won the Naoki Prize for “August Gosho Ground.” Manjome, who was born in Osaka and graduated from Kyoto University, has gained popularity for works set in the Kansai region, such as ``Kamogawa Hormo'' and ``Princess Toyotomi.'' How is this bizarre development, also known as the ``Manjome World'', created? Also, are you curious about the next work? We asked Mr. Manjome a lot.

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Married couple murder case in Adachi Ward, Tokyo - Is there a problem with the relationship between the eldest son and the suspect?

2024-03-02 10:36:00
In the case where two Filipino nationals, a man and a woman, were arrested for murdering a couple in their 50s at a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, it was revealed that the female suspect was believed to have been in trouble over her relationship with the couple's eldest son. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.

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US military Osprey flight suspension ``expected to be lifted next week'' Associated Press

2024-03-02 10:31:00
The US military is expected to lift the flight suspension measures taken next week after the crash of a US military Osprey transport plane off the coast of Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, in November last year, the US Associated Press reported. Ta.

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Men's Ski Jumping World Cup: Noriaki Kasai participates in main event overseas for the first time in four seasons

2024-03-02 10:17:00
The men's ski jumping World Cup was held in Finland, and 51-year-old Noriaki Kasai passed the qualifying rounds and participated in the World Cup overseas for the first time in four seasons. With this, he has updated his record for most World Cup appearances to 572.

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Japan will assume the UN Security Council Presidency in March; Ambassador Yamazaki will “cooperate closely with other countries”

2024-03-02 10:14:00
Japan will assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council this month. Amid deepening tensions between major powers over issues such as the cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip, fierce debate is expected to continue this month in the Security Council, and Japan will be required to take the lead in a difficult situation.

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“A satisfying photo of the deceased” Photo session with your favorite costume Matsukawa Village, Nagano

2024-03-02 08:03:00
A photo session was held in Matsukawa Village, Nagano Prefecture, where people wore their own costumes and hairstyles to take convincing photos for their posthumous photos.

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Two suspects in the murder of a married couple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, broke into a house and hid for several hours.

2024-03-02 07:38:00
Two Filipino suspects were arrested for murdering a couple in their 50s at a house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo.The two suspects broke into the couple's home and hid there for several hours. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.

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University students graduating next spring start job hunting; efforts to score managers

2024-03-02 07:12:00
Job hunting has begun in earnest for university students who will graduate next spring. As competition for talent is said to be fierce, a unique initiative is underway in which university students rate the managers of companies they wish to work for.

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Earthquake recovery status: Overall picture of damage: 2 months of data [March 1st]

2024-03-02 06:43:00
Two months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake occurred. Are lifelines being restored in Ishikawa Prefecture? We will interpret the current situation in the disaster-stricken areas in chronological order based on prefectural announcements and other information. (The latest numbers, with some exceptions, are as of 2pm on March 1st)

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At least 50 people arrested at Navalny's funeral, many supporters gather

2024-03-02 06:21:00
The funeral for Mr. Navalny, an opposition leader who continued to criticize Russia's Putin regime and died in prison, was held in the capital Moscow on the 1st, and many supporters gathered to bid farewell. As authorities put on high alert, some people chanted things like ``Russia without Putin!'' According to human rights groups, at least 50 people were detained across Russia.

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“I thought this was no good…” The reason why I returned from the hotel to the evacuation center

2024-03-02 06:04:00
``I think it has to be here,'' says the 99-year-old father of a man from Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Last month, we went together to a hotel, which was our second evacuation destination, but we have since returned to the evacuation center where we were. I asked him why he chose a shelter with cardboard beds instead of a hotel with better living conditions.

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India: Lost siblings reunite with mother after 13 years; miracle and buzz

2024-03-02 05:33:00
In India, where there are many cases of children getting lost and missing, in 2010, a pair of siblings who got lost and were unable to return to their home were reunited with their mother for the first time in 13 years with the help of human rights activists. , has become a hot topic as a miracle story.

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Musk sues Open AI, claiming profit-seeking is a breach of contract

2024-03-02 05:11:00
On the 29th, American entrepreneur Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, an American venture company that developed the generative AI ChatGPT. He claims that OpenAI was founded as a non-profit and is pursuing profits in violation of its contract.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee from 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd Ruling party plans to pass the budget bill within the 2nd day

2024-03-02 05:03:00
In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee will deliberate on the new fiscal year budget bill on Saturday. The ruling party intends to pass the bill in the House of Representatives within the second day, when it is certain that it will be enacted within the fiscal year, while the opposition party plans to decide on its response based on the content of the deliberations, and final adjustments are expected to be made.

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Earthquake of magnitude 4 in Chiba Prefecture, no tsunami concerns; more to come after that

2024-03-02 04:50:00
Since late February, there have been a series of earthquakes with epicenters in and around the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, and in the early hours of the 2nd, a tremor with a seismic intensity of 4 was observed in Chiba Prefecture. The government's Earthquake Research Committee has warned of the possibility of earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or lower on the Japanese scale in the coming weeks and months.

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