Social News(2023/09/10)
More than 2,000 people killed in Morocco earthquake; rescue operations continue
2023-09-10 19:34:00
State media have reported that more than 2,000 people have been killed in the strong earthquake that struck Morocco in North Africa on the 8th. At the site, rescue efforts continue for people stranded in collapsed buildings.
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Man dies while trying to save child drowning in Yamanashi river
2023-09-10 18:21:00
On the morning of the 10th, a 39-year-old Bangladeshi man died while trying to save two of his acquaintances' children from drowning in a river in Nanbu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture.
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Record heavy rain in Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, recovery work continues today
2023-09-10 17:28:00
Recovery efforts have continued for 10 days in areas where record heavy rains have caused a series of damage, including homes being submerged in water.
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Heavy rain damage Some sections of the JR Sotobo Line and Isumi Railway cannot be operated.
2023-09-10 17:08:00
The record heavy rains have caused damage to railways, with service suspended in some areas.
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Record heavy rain in Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, recovery work continues today
2023-09-10 15:05:00
Recovery efforts have continued for 10 days in areas where record heavy rains have caused a series of damage, including homes being submerged in water.
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More than 2,000 dead in Morocco earthquake: ``equivalent to seismic intensity 5 or above 6'', says expert
2023-09-10 13:58:00
A strong earthquake struck Morocco in North Africa late on the 8th, with state media reporting that more than 2,000 people have been killed so far. Injured people are being transported one after another to the university hospital in Marrakech, central Morocco.
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Record heavy rain in Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, recovery work continues today
2023-09-10 13:24:00
Recovery efforts have continued for 10 days in areas where record heavy rains have caused a series of damage, including homes being submerged in water.
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Record heavy rain in Fukushima, Chiba, Ibaraki, recovery work continues today
2023-09-10 12:46:00
In areas where record heavy rains caused a series of damage, including homes being submerged in water, restoration work continues for 10 days.
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There is a serious shortage of taxis, and the discussion on “ride sharing” becomes more active.
2023-09-10 12:29:00
There is a serious shortage of taxis in tourist areas and depopulated areas, and some members of the Liberal Democratic Party are calling for the lifting of the ban on ``ride sharing,'' which uses private cars to transport people for a fee. On the other hand, issues such as ensuring safety have been pointed out, and discussions are expected to become more active in the future.
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More than 2,000 dead in Morocco earthquake; doctor calls for support due to lack of medical supplies
2023-09-10 11:59:00
A strong earthquake struck Morocco in North Africa late on the 8th, with state media reporting that more than 2,000 people have been killed so far. Injured people are being transported one after another to the university hospital in Marrakech, central Morocco.
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2-year-old grandson dies after allegedly leaving her in car for about 9 and a half hours; grandmother arrested; Okayama Tsuyama
2023-09-10 11:53:00
In Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, a 53-year-old grandmother was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after leaving her 2-year-old grandchild in a car parked in the parking lot of her workplace for about 9 and a half hours, causing his death. . According to police, her grandmother said, ``I forgot to drop her grandchild off at daycare, and she didn't realize it until she got home from work.''
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“Face image” leaked, no way it’s still there…
2023-09-10 11:23:00
``I was shocked to see so many face images still saved,'' said a man who noticed that there were images of children he didn't know in the thermal camera he bought second-hand. More than 3,700 images were left behind. As we continued our interview, another buyer also found multiple images from a thermal camera he had purchased secondhand. We tracked the actual situation of the leak. (Ryosuke Sasaki, Social Affairs Department)
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Record-breaking rain: More than 1,000 buildings flooded above floor level in Fukushima; 3 people killed in Ibaraki and Chiba
2023-09-10 09:02:00
Record-breaking heavy rain since the 8th has caused damage, with more than 1,000 homes submerged in water in Iwaki and Minamisoma cities in Fukushima Prefecture. Three people were killed in Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures, and at least 100 houses were submerged up to the floor. No progress has been made in understanding the damage caused by flooding, and the number is expected to increase further.
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More than 2,000 dead in Morocco earthquake; doctor calls for support due to lack of medical supplies
2023-09-10 09:00:00
A strong earthquake struck Morocco in North Africa late on the 8th, with state media reporting that more than 2,000 people have been killed so far. Injured people are being transported one after another to the university hospital in Marrakech, central Morocco.
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Earthquakes occur one after another near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima. Beware of earthquakes accompanied by strong shaking.
2023-09-10 08:58:00
In the sea near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, a series of earthquakes have been occurring since the 8th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about earthquakes with strong shaking for the time being.
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Record-breaking rain: More than 1,000 buildings flooded above floor level in Fukushima; 3 people killed in Ibaraki and Chiba
2023-09-10 06:47:00
Record-breaking heavy rain since the 8th has caused damage, with more than 1,000 homes submerged in water in Iwaki and Minamisoma cities in Fukushima Prefecture. Three people were killed in Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures, and at least 100 houses were submerged up to the floor. No progress has been made in understanding the damage caused by flooding, and the number is expected to increase further.
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Chiba Ichikawa Woman in her 20s was attacked by a man and had cuts on her arm.The man stole her bag and ran away.
2023-09-10 06:06:00
Late at night on the 9th, a female university student in her 20s was suddenly knocked down from behind by a man on the street in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, and her bag containing cash and other items was stolen from her. The female university student had a cut on her arm, and police are investigating the whereabouts of the man who fled the incident as part of a robbery with bodily injury.
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Morocco earthquake kills 1,305 people and damages multiple buildings in the world heritage site of Old Town
2023-09-10 05:41:00
A strong earthquake struck Morocco in North Africa late on the 8th, and state media reported that 1,305 people were killed and 1,832 injured. In Marrakech, in central Morocco, multiple buildings were damaged in the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Former president of lawmaker Akimoto arrested: ``I was asked questions in the Diet as I requested.''
2023-09-10 04:33:00
In the corruption case in which House of Representatives member Mari Akimoto was arrested over an offshore wind power generation project, after Rep. Akimoto asked a question in the Diet, the former president of a wind power company said that the company's executives "asked him to ask questions in the Diet as requested." Through interviews with people involved, we found out that they had communicated this via email. During the Diet session, Rep. Akimoto asked questions that were in line with the company's wishes regarding the offshore wind power generation project off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, which the company is aiming to enter, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is investigating the details. It seems to be a thing.
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Woman dies in Yokohama hotel; 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder
2023-09-10 04:26:00
A woman was found murdered at a hotel in Yokohama on the 7th, and police have charged a 24-year-old man with murder after allegedly punching her in the face inside her room. He was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a corpse. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.
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Earthquakes occur one after another near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima. Beware of earthquakes accompanied by strong shaking.
2023-09-10 04:21:00
In the sea near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, a series of earthquakes have been occurring since the 8th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful about earthquakes with strong shaking for the time being.
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More than 50 incidents of bear attacks on people occurred nationwide from April to July, the highest number ever
2023-09-10 04:09:00
From April to July this year, there were more than 50 incidents of bear attacks on people across the country, the highest number ever, and the Ministry of the Environment is calling for caution.
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