Posted in: 7-Eleven owner restructures itself to fight takeover See in context
Claiming as Industry that have impact to national security?
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/japanese-companies-cannot-use-national-security-cover-block-takeovers-official-2024-09-03/
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Posted in: U.S. helicopter makes emergency landing on beach in Kanagawa See in context
U.S. helicopter makes emergency landing on beach in Kanagawa
Again? This year there was one in Ebina, Kanagawa.
https://www.reuters.com/world/japan/us-military-helicopter-crash-lands-japan-rice-paddy-nhk-2024-08-03/
Few years ago there was one in Okinawa.
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/06/7aed1a799fcf-us-military-helicopter-lands-on-small-island-away-from-okinawa-base.html
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Posted in: TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, U.S. states' lawsuits say See in context
Wrong all social media are designed to be like that, not only Tiktok.
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Posted in: Diet enacts aid law on forced sterilization victims See in context
The eugenics law, in effect from 1948 to 1996
It only took 30 years from 1996 for Japan to realized that and started to compensate those victims.
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Posted in: Hezbollah steps up rocket fire as Israel sends more troops into Lebanon See in context
In the beginning when Gaza being flattened last year is all about hostage right? After one year seeing what happen to Lebanon, looks there's a bigger goal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Israel
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/its-time-to-confront-israels-version-of-from-the-river-to-the-sea/
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Posted in: Japan prosecutors won't appeal Hakamada death row acquittal See in context
were "deeply dissatisfied" that the Shizuoka tribunal had found that evidence had been fabricated, calling the conclusion logically flawed.
Here's another flawed things in Japan, long interrogation without any recording, that lead to false confession.
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Posted in: Japan prosecutors won't appeal Hakamada death row acquittal See in context
"We have decided, after thorough consideration, that it is not appropriate to prolong this situation,"
Really? It will cost perfect conviction rate score from 99% to 98%.
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Posted in: Japan to take steps to address forex volatility: finance chief See in context
How? Market intervention? Last time it cost Japan few hundreds billion from tax payer money.
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-spent-368-billion-july-intervention-official-data-shows-2024-07-31/
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Posted in: War rages on multiple fronts as Israel marks a year since Hamas Oct 7 attack See in context
So what's the actual goal in doing massacre both in Gaza and Lebanon? Is there any vision or just for the sake taking lives?
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-03-17/ty-article/.premium/with-no-vision-to-end-conflict-with-hamas-israel-proves-it-learned-nothing-from-oct-7/0000018e-4bfc-d2fb-a7de-fbff810f0000
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/06/israel-iran-war-idf-lebanon-military-doctrine
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Posted in: Vigils, protests around world mark anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel See in context
@Tamarama @Bantu exactly, the number of death already now exceed 40 thousands that includes babies, childrens, women and elders.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/gaza-death-toll-nears-41-700-as-israeli-attacks-kill-51-more-palestinians/3349355
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Posted in: Over 10% of Japan elderly will have no close relatives by 2050: research See in context
Even if they have relatives, not sure those relatives can be called real family. Before retirement, it's all about work and overtime, no time for family. Where's workmate and team mate when finally company days are over?
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Posted in: Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria See in context
After Belgium, who else?
https://www.timesofisrael.com/belgian-pm-says-he-is-rallying-eu-countries-to-impose-trade-sanctions-on-israel/
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/belgian-politician-criticizes-european-commission-chief-s-double-standards-over-israeli-attacks/3349676
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/belgium-urges-sanctions-on-israel-amid-gaza-offensive/3279186
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Posted in: We want to dispel the image of Aokigahara Forest as a famous suicide spot. See in context
However how people able to get there in the first place?
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Posted in: Tokyo approves ordinance to prevent abuse by customers See in context
prevention efforts must be made by society as a whole
How Japan solve this, by using unclear language.
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Posted in: Miyazaki Airport to be checked for more unexploded bombs after blast See in context
Got to wonder about nether else now and the lack of real inspections.
This is Japan, one rubber stamp hanko can ensure safety of everything.
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Posted in: Ishiba vows to restore trust in politics, reassure public on security threats, high living costs See in context
Where's the pledge?
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Posted in: We want to clearly convey that public drinking is not part of this ward’s culture. See in context
Who really decide what culture is not part of that area?
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Posted in: Ishiba to announce plans for 'happiness index' See in context
That will solve all Japanese problem, Japan really know how to priority in the right place.
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Posted in: Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive See in context
Israeli military on Thursday warned people to evacuate a city and other communities in southern Lebanon that are north
That pattern is familiar in the past, told people to go somewhere only to strike them later.
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-25/ty-article-magazine/.premium/israel-said-150-000-more-gazans-must-flee-south-then-the-south-was-hit-by-bombs/0000018c-9c9e-dedf-a9ce-9fbef8380000
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Posted in: Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique See in context
clerk confronted him, with the two becoming entangled near the store’s exit. Noticing the altercation,
So it was not one on one, there were three people that thief versus two people. That's why that thief easily subdued by pulling his leg.
The man attempted to break free by biting
Any idea what kind of disease that thief is carrying that can be transferred through liquid exchange?
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Posted in: Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition See in context
How many extension without bail? How come Denmark court became like Japan hostage justice system now?
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Posted in: Israel battles militants on two fronts and reports 8 combat deaths as fears of wider war mount See in context
@Dango bong
Currently what being done is an invasion to other sovereign country territory, it has nothing to do with hostage anymore.
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Posted in: Abolishing death penalty 'inappropriate,' says justice minister See in context
This is Japan, so just continue everything just before.
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Posted in: Israel begins Lebanon ground invasion with 'limited' raids on Hezbollah See in context
ADDITIONALLY: As per above, UN resolution 1701 for Hezbollah to be removed south of the Litani HAS NEVER BEEN ENFORCED.
Please stop cherry picking International Law or UN resolution, that only being picked when it provide benefit and justification. Here' are some list that being violated.
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https://itisapartheid.org/Documents_pdf_etc/IsraelViolationsInternationalLaw.pdf
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2019/01/chapter-3-israeli-settlements-and-international-law/
https://internationallaw.blog/2024/02/09/has-israel-violated-international-human-rights-law-as-an-occupying-power/
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/10/12/is-israeli-bombing-of-gaza-a-violation-of-international-laws
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Posted in: Israel begins Lebanon ground invasion with 'limited' raids on Hezbollah See in context
Hardly: It's ACTUALLY to enforce UN resolution 1701 which dates back to 2006.
Since when UN resolution matter for them? "God" promise is more matter.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/did-the-jerusalem-post-delete-article-claiming-god-gave-israel-lebanon-18214296
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However at the end is all about business.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settler-group-advertises-new-properties-southern-lebanon
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Posted in: Israel begins Lebanon ground invasion with 'limited' raids on Hezbollah See in context
@Billot since you use legal reference, don't forget one ruling from International Court of Justice this year.
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/07/experts-hail-icj-declaration-illegality-israels-presence-occupied
Also, killing innocent 700 Lebanese, which UN resolution is that?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/9/27/israel-attacks-lebanon-israeli-bombings-kill-more-than-700-in-lebanon
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Posted in: Israel begins Lebanon ground invasion with 'limited' raids on Hezbollah See in context
Attacking Lebanon it just repeated pattern from the past.
https://www.threads.net/@ajplus/post/DAYkJS5PSL2
Occupation some part of territory also happened to in the past.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_occupation_of_southern_Lebanon
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Why, because it's already promised.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/did-the-jerusalem-post-delete-article-claiming-god-gave-israel-lebanon-18214296
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Posted in: What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct 27 election See in context
Seeing previous elections, is there anything new to expect?
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Posted in: Special permission to stay in Japan given to over 200 foreign minors See in context
Those minor will improve Japanese statistics by a little bit.
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Posted in: Japan businesses hope for sustained economic growth under next PM See in context
businesses hope for sustained economic growth
Just keep on hoping.
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Posted in: World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from U.S., Japan, Canada
Posted in: World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from U.S., Japan, Canada
So, you think language should only evolve how YOU want it to? No. I already told you how it works:…
Posted in: Man arrested over murder of 17-year-old girl in Osaka hotel
Posted in: Man arrested over murder of 17-year-old girl in Osaka hotel