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More than 43,000 deaths confirmed in Turkey-Syria earthquake [Movement on 17th]

2023-02-17 23:13:00
More than 43,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. On the 16th, the United Nations announced that it would contribute 1 billion dollars, or approximately 134 billion yen in Japanese yen, to Turkey for the next three months, and asked for cooperation from the international community.

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Subsidiary of Chubu Electric Power Unauthorized access to more than 370,000 pieces of customer information of competitors

2023-02-17 22:36:00
Employees of "Chubu Electric Power Miraise", a subsidiary of Chubu Electric Power Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the retail business, illegally viewed the customer information of competitors. .

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Spring labor union of non-regular workers “Raise wages to outpace price increases”

2023-02-17 22:08:00
As this year's spring labor offensive is in full swing, a labor union made up of people who work in non-regular employment will hold a rally and confirm that they will seek a wage increase that exceeds the price increase.

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Junior high school 59-year-old clerical staff Disciplinary action for power harassment by principal and vice-principal Nagasaki

2023-02-17 21:02:00
A 59-year-old office worker at a junior high school in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, was suspended for six months for repeated power harassment, such as verbally abusing and insulting six colleagues, including the principal and vice-principal. received disciplinary action. The principal and vice-principal are suffering from mental illness and are forced to take a leave of absence.

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Kansai Electric Power Unauthorized viewing of 150,000 customer information of competitors Reported to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2023-02-17 20:48:00
Due to the problem that Kansai Electric Power's employees illegally browsed the customer information of competitors through its subsidiaries, Kansai Electric Power and its subsidiaries had more than 1,600 employees, etc. in the three years until December last year, and 150,000 customer information. I submitted a report to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry that I was browsing.

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A series of inquiries about related goods such as uniforms before the start of the WBC

2023-02-17 20:17:00
The training camp of the Japanese national team for the WBC = World Baseball Classic began on the 17th. Interest in related goods is also increasing at sporting goods stores ahead of the opening next month.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office robbery injury case A person similar to a man is captured on a security camera

2023-02-17 20:07:00
In a robbery injury incident that occurred at a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture on the 16th, it was found that a person with similar characteristics such as clothes was captured by a security camera near the scene before and after the incident. . It shows how a person who came from the direction of the post office runs away, and the police are trying to narrow down the escape route.

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Psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo “At least 10 people are abused” Lawyer

2023-02-17 19:59:00
At a psychiatric hospital in Hachioji, Tokyo, where a nurse was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an inpatient, a lawyer supporting the patient held a press conference on the 17th, saying, "From the video and audio in the hospital, at least There is a possibility that more than 10 staff members have committed abusive acts such as assault and verbal abuse," he said.

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Redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien Tokyo approves dismantling of facilities from late March

2023-02-17 19:55:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has approved the redevelopment project of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, and from late March, the demolition work of the existing facilities will begin.

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JR West Received stuck due to heavy snow Report on verification and countermeasures summarized

2023-02-17 19:53:00
JR West has compiled a report that includes the results of a series of verifications and measures to prevent recurrence, in response to the problem of a series of stuck trains due to heavy snowfall last month. Among them, JR has decided to flexibly operate the snow-melting device at the point when the temperature is low and snow is expected.

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Aichi Inuyama City No ``wife'' in the answer column of childcare cooperators Pointed out to review

2023-02-17 19:28:00
In a questionnaire survey conducted by Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, on households targeted for infant checkups, it was found that there was no option for "wife" in the answer column of the question asking about childcare cooperators. Inuyama City said, ``Child-rearing was an option that was premised on the mother doing it, and it was not suitable for the times,'' and plans to review it in the future.

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While riding a bicycle, a woman fell and was arrested on suspicion of death Released high school student Prosecution

2023-02-17 19:22:00
On the 14th of this month, the public prosecutor's office decided to detain a 17-year-old male high school student who was arrested by the police on the 16th for causing the death of a 93-year-old woman who was walking while riding a bicycle in a residential area of ​​Chiba City. Released without charge. Police will continue to investigate on a voluntary basis.

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Governor Koike "Not singing at the graduation ceremony to prevent infection is a judgment to refrain from vocalizing"

2023-02-17 19:11:00
When singing the national anthem or school song at the graduation ceremony, while the government requires that measures such as wearing masks be implemented, the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education is asking metropolitan schools not to sing to prevent infection. Governor Koike said, "I understand that it is a manifestation of the decision to refrain from speaking."

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More than 43,000 deaths confirmed in Turkey-Syria earthquake [Movement on 17th]

2023-02-17 19:07:00
More than 43,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. On the 16th, the United Nations announced that it would contribute 1 billion dollars, or approximately 134 billion yen in Japanese yen, to Turkey for the next three months, and asked for cooperation from the international community.

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Revision of constitutional requirements for forced sexual intercourse

2023-02-17 18:56:00
Minister of Justice Saito submitted a proposal for revision of the Penal Code in accordance with the actual situation of sexual crimes. As a component of the crime of forcible sexual intercourse, concretely indicated the cases where it is difficult for the victim to express "will not agree", and dealt with the behavior of taming children for sexual purposes and psychologically controlling them. A new sin was included.

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"Relay for small hands" Elementary school students to perform in a musical Wakayama

2023-02-17 18:55:00
Children from the same elementary school in Wakayama City decided to act in a musical based on the episode "Small Hand Relay," in which children from an elementary school in Wakayama City supported a man who had lost his eyesight to commute by bus for many years. I received acting guidance from the members of the theater company before.

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Tokyo Olympics Para-corruption case Former ADK HD president admits indictment at first trial

2023-02-17 18:50:00
The former president of advertising giant ADK Holdings, who was accused of bribing a former director of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in a corruption case, was held for the first time, and was indicted after saying, "There is no doubt." I acknowledge what was said.

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JR West Received stuck due to heavy snow Report on verification and countermeasures summarized

2023-02-17 18:19:00
JR West has compiled a report that includes the results of a series of verifications and measures to prevent recurrence, in response to the problem of a series of stuck trains due to heavy snowfall last month. Among them, JR has decided to flexibly operate the snow-melting device at the point when the temperature is low and snow is expected.

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More than 43,000 deaths confirmed in Turkey-Syria earthquake [Movement on 17th]

2023-02-17 18:13:00
トルコ南部のシリア国境近くで6日発生した大地震では、これまでに4万3000人以上の死亡が確認されています。国連は16日、トルコに対し、今後3か月分の支援として10億ドル、日本円にしておよそ1340億円を拠出すると明らかにし、国際社会に協力を求めました。

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Olympic bid rigging case Former deputy director of the organizing committee pointed out that there are too many Dentsu

2023-02-17 18:07:00
The former deputy director of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics was arrested in a bid-rigging case over the management of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Interviews with people involved revealed that this was the case. After that, the list was updated by subcontracting Dentsu to other companies. It looks like you are investigating.

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Redevelopment of Meiji Jingu Gaien Tokyo approves dismantling of facilities from late March

2023-02-17 18:04:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has approved the redevelopment project of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, and from late March, the demolition work of the existing facilities will begin.

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Hadano, Kanagawa Authorized Children's Center assaults children or sends documents to nursery teachers

2023-02-17 18:03:00
Last year, a nursery teacher who worked at a certified children's center in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture was sent to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of assault for hitting three children on the head, according to an interview with investigators. rice field. The city also recognizes that there was inappropriate childcare and is requesting the nursery school to prevent recurrence.

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“Thank you Shan Shan” Various events in the city of Ueno

2023-02-17 17:58:00
In conjunction with the return of the giant panda "Shang Xiang" of Tokyo Ueno Zoo to China, the local town of Ueno put up a huge banner to show their gratitude, and various events such as photo exhibitions were held. is open.

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Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Toshima Line resume operation on up and down lines

2023-02-17 17:47:00
Seibu Railway had suspended operation between Ikebukuro Station and Nerima Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and on the up and down lines of the Seibu Toshima Line due to the accident, but resumed operation around 5:22 pm.

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"Flying car" A test flight that lifts people to an altitude of 30m Oita

2023-02-17 17:38:00
"Flying cars" are being developed as a next-generation means of transportation. On the 17th, a test flight with people was carried out in Oita City. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, it is the first time for a manned test flight to be conducted outdoors, where permission is required.

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3 people injured in a pile-up accident involving 7 cars Investigated by hit-and-run in a rear-ended car Yokohama

2023-02-17 17:10:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a passenger car that came from behind collided with a motorcycle that was waiting for a traffic light on a city road in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, resulting in a pile-up accident involving a total of seven vehicles, injuring three people. Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run, as the car that hit them ran away from the scene.

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Saitama finds a part of the head believed to be that of a cat in the schoolyard of an elementary school

2023-02-17 17:06:00
On the morning of the 17th, a part of the head believed to be that of a cat was found in the schoolyard of an elementary school in Saitama City, and the police are investigating on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Law. In a park near an elementary school, the legs and torso of a cat that was cut off from the 13th to the 16th of this month were found, and the police are investigating the relationship.

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Aiming for social reintegration Exhibition of paintings and other works of prisoners sponsored by the private sector

2023-02-17 17:01:00
An exhibition of paintings and other works by inmates aiming to reintegrate into society is being held in Koganei, Tokyo. It is rare to see such a nationwide exhibition sponsored by the private sector.

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Seibu Ikebukuro Line between Ikebukuro and Nerima Suspension of operation on up and down lines

2023-02-17 16:59:00
At around 4:05 pm, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line suspended both up and down lines between Ikebukuro Station and Nerima Station due to the accident at Higashi-Nagasaki Station. In addition, the Seibu Toshima Line is also suspending operation on the inbound and outbound lines. It is expected to resume operation around 5:10 p.m.

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U.S. Army Yokosuka Base "PFAS" Concentration "Below national guideline value is under investigation"

2023-02-17 16:56:00
A representative of the Ministry of Defense visited the Yokosuka City Hall on the 17th in response to the high concentration of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound that has been pointed out to be harmful in the wastewater discharged from the U.S. Navy Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture. He explained that the concentration in the wastewater fell below the national guideline value after the pollution control measures were taken by the company.

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More than 43,000 confirmed deaths in Turkey-Syria earthquake

2023-02-17 16:47:00
More than 43,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. On the 16th, the United Nations announced that it would contribute 1 billion dollars, or approximately 134 billion yen in Japanese yen, to Turkey for the next three months, and asked for cooperation from the international community.

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Nationwide number of influenza patients continues to rise Call for countermeasures

2023-02-17 15:47:00
The number of influenza patients nationwide is estimated to be about 362,000 in the week ending on the 12th of this month, and although the pace has slowed, it continues to increase. In Fukui Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Okinawa Prefecture, the number of patients per medical institution has exceeded the "warning level", which is said to be a major epidemic, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling for measures such as wearing masks.

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More than 43,000 confirmed deaths in Turkey-Syria earthquake

2023-02-17 15:14:00
More than 43,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. On the 16th, the United Nations announced that it would contribute 1 billion dollars, or approximately 134 billion yen in Japanese yen, to Turkey for the next three months, and asked for cooperation from the international community.

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A cat's head at an elementary school? Legs and torso in a nearby park Related investigation Saitama

2023-02-17 14:26:00
On the morning of the 17th, a part of the cat's head was found hanging from an iron bar at an elementary school in Saitama City, and the police are investigating on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act. In a park near an elementary school, from the 13th to the 16th of this month, a severed cat's legs and torso were found, and the police are investigating the relationship.

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Fire burning four houses in Koto Ward, Tokyo Elderly woman dies

2023-02-17 14:24:00
Before noon on the 17th, an elderly woman died in a fire that burned four houses, including a house, in Koto Ward, Tokyo.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to change 'monkeypox' to 'empox'

2023-02-17 13:48:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to change its domestic name to "Empox" for "monkeypox", which is prevalent mainly in Europe and the United States and has been confirmed to be infected in Japan.

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"Kiso River Headrace" construction plan Saito

2023-02-17 13:46:00
Mayor Kawamura of Nagoya City, who was opposed to the construction plan of a water conduit to draw water from the Tokuyama Dam in Gifu Prefecture to the Kiso River, changed his mind this week and indicated his intention to approve the plan. The minister expressed his recognition that it is necessary to first obtain an agreement at a forum where the relevant local governments consider the matter, and that he would like to monitor the progress of the deliberations.

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Children's Peace Monument Sadako's folded paper crane aims to be registered as "Memory of the World"

2023-02-17 13:43:00
In 2025, the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, a group made up of bereaved families and other groups created a model for the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima City's Peace Park. It has been revealed that preparations are underway with the aim of being registered in "Memory of the World".

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Aichi Toyota's high school graduation ceremony “Mask self-judgment” 20% do not wear

2023-02-17 13:32:00
愛知県豊田市の高校で卒業式が行われ、学校側が卒業する3年生については、式典中のマスクの着用を自主的な判断に任せる中、2割ほどがマスクを着用せずに出席しました。

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More than 43,000 confirmed deaths in Turkey-Syria earthquake

2023-02-17 13:21:00
More than 43,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. On the 16th, the United Nations announced that it would contribute 1 billion dollars, or approximately 134 billion yen in Japanese yen, to Turkey for the next three months, and asked for cooperation from the international community.

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Parts of cat's torso and head found in elementary schools and parks Saitama

2023-02-17 13:01:00
From the 16th to the 17th, parts of the torso and head that are believed to belong to cats were found on the grounds of elementary schools in Saitama City and nearby parks. In the city, a leg that seems to belong to a cat that was amputated on the 13th of this month has been found, and the police are investigating the relationship and investigating the suspicion of violating the animal welfare law.

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Tokyo Olympics Para-corruption case Former ADK HD president admits indictment at first trial

2023-02-17 12:40:00
The former president of advertising giant ADK Holdings, who was accused of bribing a former director of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in a corruption case, was held for the first time, and was indicted after saying, "There is no doubt." I acknowledge what was said.

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Unauthorized sale of live ``Shanghai crab'' or food sales company presidents arrested

2023-02-17 12:39:00
Four people, including the president of a food sales company in Tokyo, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for selling "Shanghai crab", whose trading in a live state is regulated by law, without permission.

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Children's Peace Monument Sadako's folded paper crane aims to be registered as "Memory of the World"

2023-02-17 12:26:00
In 2025, the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, a group made up of bereaved families and other groups created a model for the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima City's Peace Park. It has been revealed that preparations are underway with the aim of being registered in "Memory of the World".

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91-year-old film director Yoji Yamada's original experience in filmmaking

2023-02-17 12:20:00
Yoji Yamada, a 91-year-old film director who continues to make films. Many works such as "It's Tough Being a Man" series and "Yellow Handkerchief of Happiness" have been released to the world. There was an encounter that could be called the “original experience” of film making. After the war, after returning to Japan from the former Manchuria (currently northeastern China), he spent his teenage days in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is said that the woman he met during his difficult life was like a "Madonna". (Interviewer: Announcer Fumie Ono (Hiroshima Station) Coverage: Announcer Rio Shimada (Yamaguchi Station), Announcer Tomoki Deyama (Hiroshima Station))

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Government My Number Card "Certificate of Eligibility" is issued free of charge with an expiration date of 1 year

2023-02-17 11:58:00
The government plans to abolish the health insurance card next autumn and integrate it with the My Number card. Regarding this, the government has announced a policy to set the expiration date within one year from issuance and not to ask for an issuance fee.

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Saitama Kawaguchi Post office robbery Man who broke in Was cut at the counter

2023-02-17 11:56:00
16日、埼玉県川口市の郵便局で起きた強盗傷害事件で、押し入った男はカウンターの内側に入って職員2人を切りつけていたことが捜査関係者への取材でわかりました。警察は防犯カメラの映像を分析するなどして行方を捜査しています。

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More than 43,000 confirmed deaths in Turkey-Syria earthquake

2023-02-17 11:48:00
More than 43,000 people have been confirmed dead so far in the devastating earthquake that struck near the Syrian border in southern Turkey on the 6th. On the 16th, the United Nations announced that it would contribute 1 billion dollars, or approximately 134 billion yen in Japanese yen, to Turkey for the next three months, and asked for cooperation from the international community.

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Interception of communications conducted by the police Last year was the highest number of 24 cases

2023-02-17 11:24:00
Last year, police across the country intercepted mobile phone communications in a record number of 24 cases, including drug trafficking and handgun possession. It became clear.

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Redevelopment project of Meiji Jingu Gaien Approved by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Demolition work

2023-02-17 11:23:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has approved the redevelopment project of the Meiji Jingu Gaien, and the demolition work of the existing facilities will begin.

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Interception of communications conducted by the police Last year was the highest number of 24 cases

2023-02-17 09:40:00
Last year, police across the country intercepted mobile phone communications in a record number of 24 cases, including drug trafficking and handgun possession. It became clear.

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Operation resumed on all Odakyu lines

2023-02-17 08:39:00
The Odakyu Line had suspended operation in some sections due to a traffic signal failure, but resumed operation on all lines at 8:30 am.

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Operation suspended on the Odakyu Line Shinjuku - Shinyurigaoka up and down lines Signal failure

2023-02-17 08:15:00
Due to a signal failure between Noborito Station and Mukogaoka Yuen Station on the Odakyu Line, operation was temporarily suspended on the entire line, but it resumed in some sections around 8 am. We will continue to stop driving on the up and down lines between Shinjuku Station and Shin-Yurigaoka Station. It means that there is no prospect of recovery.

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Turkey/Syria earthquake Climber Ken Noguchi and others send sleeping bags to the site

2023-02-17 08:05:00
Following the earthquake near the Syrian border in southern Turkey, an NPO in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, represented by climber Ken Noguchi, is working to send sleeping bags collected from all over the country. .

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Shizuoka Prefecture to monitor illegal embankments from space

2023-02-17 05:41:00
In response to the debris flow that occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture plans to embark on a demonstration experiment to monitor illegal embankments using images taken by artificial satellites from the new fiscal year. According to the prefecture, the effort to monitor the embankment from space is the first of its kind in all prefectures.

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More than 42,000 people were rescued after 248 hours after the great earthquake in Turkey and Syria

2023-02-17 05:36:00
The 7.8-magnitude quake and subsequent tremors that hit southern Turkey on Saturday have killed 36,187 people in Turkey and at least 5,814 in Syria, bringing the combined death toll to 40,000. More than 2,000 people are still in the area, and rescue efforts are still ongoing. On the 16th, the United Nations said that the temperature in the affected areas is expected to continue to drop below freezing, and that the severe cold poses a serious risk for evacuees, and securing food, medical care, and housing is an issue.

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Kawaguchi, Saitama post office robbery injury Man on the run Security camera analysis and missing person investigation

2023-02-17 04:49:00
On the 16th, a man broke into a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, cut two people and injured them, stole cash and fled. We will continue to identify suspects and narrow down escape routes.

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JR Yamanote Line Outer loop also resumes operation

2023-02-17 01:03:00
According to JR East, the Yamanote Line was suspended due to the accident at Shibuya Station, but it resumed operation at 0:54 am.

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JR Yamanote Line inner circle operation resumed

2023-02-17 00:28:00
According to JR East, the Yamanote Line had suspended operation on all inner and outer lines due to the accident that occurred at Shibuya Station, but the inner line resumed operation at 0:15 am. The outer circle continues to wait for driving.

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JR Yamanote Line Suspension of operation on all lines Impact of personal injury accident at Shibuya station

2023-02-17 00:21:00
According to JR East, the Yamanote Line has suspended operation on all inner and outer lines from around 11:58 pm on the 16th due to the accident that occurred at Shibuya Station. It is expected to resume operation around 0:50 am.

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U.S. military fighter dumped fuel tanks in territorial waters off Aomori Prefecture No damage confirmed

2023-02-17 00:09:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, the US military contacted us on the 16th that two fuel tanks were dumped outside the territorial waters of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Aomori Prefecture on the 15th. According to Aomori Prefecture and others, no damage has been confirmed so far.

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