Key words : Kishida face-to-face
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North Korea says Japan PM Kishida wants summit with Kim Jong Un
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio recently conveyed his intention to meet Kim face-to-face for summit talks as soon as possible.
Kim Yo Jong made the comment through the state-run Korean Central News Agency on Monday.
Kim said Kishida recently conveyed his intention "through another channel." The statement reiterated North Korea's position that an abduction issue has already been settled. Kim added that if Japan continues to interfere with the exercise of North Korea's sovereign rights and to dwell on the abduction issue, the prime minister would be criticized for a proposal that is "little short of a bid for popularity."
The Japanese government says at least 17 of its citizens were abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 1980s. Five were repatriated after a bilateral summit in 2002, but the other 12 remain unaccounted for.
Kim also urged Kishida to make a political decision to improve bilateral relations sincerely and to become a good neighbor.
She also said it would be impossible for Kishida to meet the leadership of her country, even if he really wants to do so.
Kim Yo Jong said in February that a visit by Kishida to Pyongyang would only be possible if Tokyo does not make the abduction issue an obstacle to bilateral relations.
Key words : russian authorities 137 fire
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Moscow attack death toll rises to 137, Putin to convene security council
Russia's investigative committee says the death toll in Friday's mass shooting at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow has risen to 137.
Russia's health ministry says 180 people have been hospitalized and that 142 of them are receiving in-patient treatment.
The attack occurred on Friday evening in the city of Krasnogorsk, northwest of the capital. Gunmen opened fire on concertgoers in the music hall and the building went up in flames.
Russia designated March 24 as a day of nationwide mourning. President Vladimir Putin lit a candle at a church at his residence outside Moscow on Sunday to mourn the victims.
Russia's state media report that Putin is planning to hold a meeting of the security council to discuss responses to the deadly attack.
Russian authorities say they have detained 11 people, including four directly involved in the shooting. The authorities released a video showing the suspects being led to investigative committee headquarters.
The Amaq news agency, which is linked to the Islamic State militants, quoted sources as saying that the attack was carried out by the group's fighters. It released photos of four people it says were responsible for the attack.
A senior member of the lower house of Russia's National Assembly said on social media that two suspects had been detained in Russia's western region of Bryansk. He said that weapons, including a pistol, and passports from Tajikistan were found in the suspects' car.
Russia's presidential office says Putin talked over the phone with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and agreed to intensify their joint counter-terrorism efforts.
Meanwhile, referring to 11 people who were detained, Putin said they attempted to escape and were heading towards Ukraine. He added that, according to information, "a window was prepared for them on the Ukrainian side to cross the state border."
An independent Russian media outlet reports that pro-Kremlin media have been directed by the Russian president's administration to spotlight the "Ukrainian trace" in discussions about the concert hall attack.
Ukraine has flatly denied any involvement in the attack. It is concerned that Russia may use the incident as a pretext to step up its offensive in Ukraine.
Key words : ohtani speak former team
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Ohtani to speak to media about gambling scandal involving his ex-interpreter
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Ohtani Shohei says he will speak with the media on Monday for the first time since the team fired his interpreter, Mizuhara Ippei, over illegal gambling and theft allegations on Thursday.
Ohtani returned to Los Angeles after season-opening games in South Korea. He took part in a training session on Saturday that was closed to the public.
Ohtani and Will Ireton, who is temporarily serving as his interpreter, appeared at the clubhouse on Sunday afternoon before a game against the Los Angeles Angels, his former team.
Ohtani replied to calls from reporters, saying only, "tomorrow."
Asked by reporters about Ohtani's plan to speak to the media, Dodgers' Manager Dave Roberts said he believes it's the right thing to do.
The manager said, "I'm happy that he is going to speak to what he knows and give his thoughts on the whole situation." He added, "I think it will give us all a little bit more clarity."
Asked about possible distractions from the scandal, Roberts said once players are at the stadium, they just get back to work and do their thing.
He added athletes have a good ability to compartmentalize, and he doesn't anticipate anything different from the way his players are preparing.
Ohtani is expected to bat second as designated hitter in the lineup for the preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
He will play at the Dodgers' home stadium for the first time since he joined the team.
The second game against the Angels will be held on Monday.
Key words : espn transferred formal
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MLB opens investigation into gambling scandal surrounding Ohtani, interpreter
Major League Baseball says it has opened an official investigation into alleged illegal gambling involving Japanese MLB star Ohtani Shohei and his interpreter, Mizuhara Ippei.
In a statement released on Friday, the operator of the top US baseball league said it has been gathering information since it learned about the allegations involving the two from the news media. MLB said its "Department of Investigations began their formal process investigating the matter."
The move follows US media reports that Mizuhara was found engaging in illegal gambling and that he was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who employed him to interpret for Ohtani.
The US sports channel ESPN has reported that about 4.5 million dollars was transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an alleged illegal bookmaker.
ESPN says during an interview with Mizuhara, the interpreter initially said he asked Ohtani to help him pay off his debts, which had reportedly snowballed from gambling. But Mizuhara later retracted the statement. ESPN says Ohtani only became aware of the gambling issues involving him after Wednesday's season opener.
US tax authorities are investigating Mizuhara and the alleged illegal bookmaker.
ESPN says Ohtani's lawyers have asked the authorities for investigation and claimed their client had been the victim of a "massive theft."
Key words : Japan Bar Associations
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Japan Bar Associations call for right to presence of counsel
In Japan, someone suspected of committing a crime does not automatically have the right to have a lawyer present when they are being interrogated by police or prosecutors. That has the Japan Federation of Bar Associations once again calling for a major change to the country's criminal justice system.
Key words : sumo makuuchi
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Takerufuji: Historic sumo victory 'beyond wildest dreams'
Japanese sumo wrestler Takerufuji says he never dreamed that he would get this far after becoming the first top-division rookie to win a tournament in 110 years.
Takerufuji won his first championship on Sunday, the final day of the Spring Grand Tournament. The Makuuchi division newcomer clinched his title in Osaka with 13 wins and two losses.
The 24-year-old wrestler held a news conference on Monday.
He says his performance was "beyond his wildest dreams" and he's truly glad he fought on through the last day of the 15-day tournament.
Takerufuji injured his right ankle on the 14th day and left the ring in a wheelchair.
He says his stablemate Terunofuji had encouraged him to keep going. The Yokozuna Grand Champion has won nine tournaments.
He says Terunofuji told him he could do it, and reminded him that he had set out to make memories, not records. He says he was told the opportunity would never repeat itself.
Takerufuji says, "A switch flipped and I was able to walk as if I had 'a second self.' " He says it was eerie.
Takerufuji says he was determined to stay in control of his feelings. He says he wanted to grasp the championship with his own hands and went into the final bout ready for action.
Takerufuji says a wrestler can never experience too many championships. He says he will work hard not to miss a chance, and will just have to believe in himself.
The last Makuuchi division rookie to win a championship was Ryogoku in 1914.
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