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Political News(2023/04/15)


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G7 Hiroshima Summit Government Considers Meeting Opportunities for World Leaders and A-bomb Survivors

2023-04-15 21:05:00
In conjunction with the G7 Hiroshima Summit to be held next month, the government is considering setting up an opportunity for the leaders of each country to meet with hibakusha at the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima. I would like to use this as an opportunity to increase the momentum toward the abolition of nuclear weapons by having the leaders directly convey the tragedy of the atomic bombing.

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

2023-04-15 20:56:00
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. 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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[Breaking news] Explosives thrown at Prime Minister Kishida's speech Explosive sound and white smoke

2023-04-15 20:49:00
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 a 24-year-old suspect living in Hyogo Prefecture on the spot on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. In response to the investigation, it is said that he said, "I will tell you everything after the lawyer comes." We will update you from time to time.

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

2023-04-15 20:03:00
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. 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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[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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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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[Breaking news] Explosives thrown at Prime Minister Kishida's speech Explosive sound and white smoke

2023-04-15 19:19:00
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 a 24-year-old suspect living in Hyogo Prefecture on the spot on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. In response to the investigation, it is said that he said, "I will tell you everything after the lawyer comes." We will update you from time to time.

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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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[Breaking news] Explosives thrown at Prime Minister Kishida's speech Explosive sound and white smoke

2023-04-15 18:53:00
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. He is said to have told the investigation, "I will tell you everything after the lawyer comes." We will update you from time to time.

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Exchange of opinions on the actual situation and issues of voyeurism damage to the revision of the law on sex crimes

2023-04-15 18:23:00
A symposium was held in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on the theme of legal revisions to sex crimes, which is scheduled to be deliberated in the current Diet session, and opinions were exchanged on the actual situation of athletes being voyeurized and the issues of legal development.

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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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[Breaking news] Explosion sound at Prime Minister Kishida's speech Prime Minister is safe 24-year-old man arrested

2023-04-15 16:39:00
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. We will update you from time to time.

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

2023-04-15 16:33:00
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. Although he remains silent about the police investigation, he said, "I will talk after the lawyer comes." I summarized the whole story from Prime Minister Kishida's visit to the scene until the suspect was arrested.

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

2023-04-15 16:23:00
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. 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 the suspect was Ryuji Kimura (24), who lives in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture. Although he remains silent about the police investigation, he said, "I will talk after the lawyer comes."

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[Breaking news] Explosion sound at Prime Minister Kishida's speech Prime Minister is safe 24-year-old man arrested

2023-04-15 16:13:00
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. We will update you from time to time.

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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 15:29:00
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. 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.

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[Breaking news] Explosion sound at Prime Minister Kishida's speech Prime Minister is safe 24-year-old man arrested

2023-04-15 15:15:00
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 has moved to another location and is 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. We will update you from time to time.

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

2023-04-15 13:25:00
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 is 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. We will update you from time to time.

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

2023-04-15 13:04:00
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 is 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. We will update you from time to time.

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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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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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Before the G7 Hiroshima Summit, 15 ministerial meetings will be held in various parts of Japan after the 15th

2023-04-15 06:46:00
Ahead of next month's G7 Hiroshima Summit, a series of ministerial meetings will begin on the 15th. This year, 15 ministerial meetings are scheduled in various parts of the country, and the Japanese government wants to lead discussions in each area as the chair country.

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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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