Main news(2024/12/29)
Azerbaijan's president blames Russian attack for plane crash
2024-12-29 22:31:00
In an interview with a state-run television station on the 29th, Azerbaijan President Aliyev said about the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane bound for Grozny in the Chechen Republic in southern Russia, "The plane was damaged from the outside while in Russian airspace and became almost uncontrollable. At the same time, it was shot at from the ground, causing serious damage to the tail," indicating that he believes that the crash was caused by shots fired from Russia. He then called on Russia to admit responsibility, punish those involved, and provide compensation to the Azerbaijani government and injured passengers and crew.
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Shohei Otani talks about his historic season and 2024 in an NHK interview
2024-12-29 19:18:00
Shohei Ohtani, a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was interviewed by NHK and looked back on this historic season. The interview with Ohtani will also be broadcast in detail on the NHK Special, which will be aired on the 29th at 9:00 pm.
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Saitama Tokorozawa: Murdered man may have visited; room occupant identified; related investigation underway
2024-12-29 19:05:00
In the case of the murder of a 25-year-old male office worker with a knife in an apartment in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, the police are planning to detain a foreign resident of the room on the third floor that the male is believed to have visited in Fukui Prefecture and arrest him on suspicion of illegal residence. Bloodstains and other remains were found in the room, and they are investigating whether there is any connection to the murder.
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The suffering of Syrian refugees: three weeks since the collapse of the Assad regime
2024-12-29 18:11:00
It has been three weeks since the dictatorial Assad regime collapsed in Syria. Those who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war are watching the situation. The number of people is 7.2 million inside the country and 6.4 million abroad, meaning that one in two people are still living as refugees. While these people want to return to their hometowns, they also have mixed feelings.
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Multiple accidents in tunnels on Hokkaido's Do-o Expressway spanning Fukagawa and Asahikawa
2024-12-29 17:51:00
On the morning of the 29th, multiple accidents occurred in a tunnel on the Do-o Expressway in Hokkaido, and police and fire departments are investigating the injuries and details of the situation.
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NBA Lakers Rui Hachimura scores 21 points to help the team win their second straight game
2024-12-29 16:48:00
Rui Hachimura of the NBA Lakers scored 21 points, his second-highest total this season, in the game against the Kings on the 28th, helping his team win their second straight game.
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"I want to prevent disaster-related deaths" Lessons learned from the diary of a doctor visiting disaster-stricken areas
2024-12-29 16:30:00
The number of "disaster-related deaths" caused by factors such as a deterioration in health due to evacuation life after the Noto Peninsula earthquake has reached 276 in the three prefectures of Ishikawa, Toyama, and Niigata. A doctor who has been visiting disaster-stricken areas and keeping a diary of his activities in order to "prevent disaster-related deaths" points out that "in preparation for the next disaster, we need to improve the evacuation environment to prevent economy class syndrome."
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Fukuoka University Ohori wins the National High School Basketball Championship for the fourth time in three years
2024-12-29 15:48:00
The boys' final of the National High School Basketball Championship was held, with Fukuoka University Ohori High School beating Tottori Johoku High School 77-57 to win their fourth championship in three years.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "I am not considering forming a coalition with the opposition parties"
2024-12-29 14:38:00
Regarding the future administration of the government, Prime Minister Ishiba stated that he is not considering forming a coalition government with the opposition parties, and emphasized his intention to seek consensus on individual policy issues.
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Chinese suspect arrested for attempted theft on bullet train before departure at JR Tokyo Station
2024-12-29 14:05:00
On the morning of the 29th, a Chinese suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempting to steal money and valuables from a backpack placed on the luggage rack on a Shinkansen train stopped at JR Tokyo Station.
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Russian government gas company to cut off natural gas supplies to Moldova from January
2024-12-29 12:00:00
Russia's state-run gas company has announced that it will stop supplying natural gas to the former Soviet republic of Moldova from January. The reason given is that past payments have not been made, but Moldova, which is in the process of joining the European Union, has strongly protested, accusing Russia, with whom it has a deteriorating relationship, of using energy as a political weapon.
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North Korean leader Kim emphasizes confrontational stance, calling the U.S. the most reactionary nation
2024-12-29 11:38:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, speaking at an important meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea, reiterated his confrontational stance, calling the United States "the most reactionary nation, and the U.S.-Japan-South Korea alliance has expanded into an aggressive nuclear military bloc."
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South Korean President Yoon has not shown up yet despite third summons
2024-12-29 11:15:00
The joint investigation headquarters, which includes the police, had requested South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared "emergency martial law," to appear for the third time on the morning of the 29th, but President Yoon has not yet shown up. South Korean media has reported that if he fails to appear repeatedly, they may request an arrest warrant, and future responses are attracting attention.
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South Korean passenger plane crashes into runway fence, local media reports
2024-12-29 10:00:00
According to the South Korean news agency Yonhap News, a passenger plane left the runway and crashed into the outer wall of a fence at Muan Airport in southwestern South Korea at around 9:00 a.m. on the 29th. The plane was operated by Jeju Air, a low-cost Korean airline, and was heading to Muan Airport from Bangkok, Thailand, with more than 170 passengers and crew on board. Police and firefighters are investigating the damage.
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Emperor and Empress to visit Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa next year, marking 80 years since the end of the war
2024-12-29 07:23:00
It has been learned that discussions are underway for the Emperor and Empress to visit Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa, three symbolic sites of the last war, next year, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the war.
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Shohei Otani announces on social media that a new member will soon be joining his family
2024-12-29 07:19:00
Shohei Ohtani, a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced on his social media that a new member will soon be joining his family.
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[Latest information] Heavy snowfall expected mainly on the Japan Sea coast. Be aware of traffic impacts.
2024-12-29 06:36:00
Due to the influence of a winter pressure pattern and strong cold fronts, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan on the 29th. As this coincides with the end of the year holiday season when many people are traveling, please be aware of the impact on traffic and make sure to use winter tires when driving on snowy roads.
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Coastal uplift caused by Noto Peninsula earthquake reaches maximum height of 5.5m in Wajima
2024-12-29 06:09:00
A research team including Toyama University conducted a detailed on-site investigation of the coastal uplift caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and found that in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the uplift reached a maximum of approximately 5.5 meters.
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Five people killed in a series of house fires in the Tokyo metropolitan area; caution when handling fire
2024-12-29 05:49:00
On the 28th, a series of house fires occurred in various parts of the Tokyo metropolitan area, including Kawasaki City and Tama City in Tokyo, resulting in a total of five deaths. Dry weather warnings have been issued over a wide area of the Kanto region, and fire departments and other organizations are urging people to be careful when handling fires.
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Three bodies found in house fire in Nagaoka, Niigata
2024-12-29 05:34:00
At around midnight on the 29th, a fire broke out at a house in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, and three bodies were found in the ruins. According to the police, they have not been able to contact three of the five people living in the house, so they are working to identify the bodies and are investigating the situation at the scene in detail.
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Princess Kako's 30th birthday
2024-12-29 00:03:00
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, celebrated her 30th birthday on the 29th.
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