Key words : israel violation
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UN adds Israel to list of nations committing violations against children
The United Nations says it has added Israel to a global list of countries committing grave violations against children's rights, as the death toll of children continues to rise in the Gaza Strip.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said at a regular news conference on Friday that he had informed Israel's UN envoy that the country has been included on the list.
The global body investigates the impact of armed conflicts around the world on children to compile an annual report for release. The document includes a list of offenders that harm children. The latest report will be made public later this month.
The new list also includes civil-war torn Syria and Yemen in the Middle East. Russia, which is continuing its invasion of Ukraine, was listed last year.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted sharply to the UN decision.
Netanyahu said in a statement, "Today the UN added itself to the black list of history when it joined those who support the Hamas murderers." He called the Israeli military "the most moral army in the world."
The UN says 7,797 children had been killed in Gaza as of Wednesday. The figure accounts for more than 30 percent of the fatalities.
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had carried out an airstrike on a school run by a UN agency in central Gaza and killed Hamas fighters. But health authorities in the enclave said the attack left 40 people dead, including 14 children.
Key words : learned provide
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Sources: Details of Japan-Ukraine aid document revealed
NHK has learned the details of a bilateral document laying out support measures Japan will provide to Ukraine. Sources say the Japanese government is planning to sign the document with Ukraine on the sidelines of next week's Group of Seven summit.
Arrangements are reportedly underway for Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold talks and sign the document on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy from June 13.
NHK has learned that the document is set to say that Japan will continue to provide security and defense aid to Ukraine within the framework of the country's Constitution.
Measures will include provision of non-lethal equipment and supplies, treatment of injured Ukrainian soldiers and cooperation in the field of intelligence.
As for reconstruction, the document is expected to say that Japan will provide support in removing landmines, improving the humanitarian situation for women and children and rebuilding their lives, and developing the agricultural sector.
The document will be valid for 10 years and confirm Japan's continued support to Ukraine.
Last July, over 30 countries including Japan pledged to draw up a bilateral pact to clarify support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. So far, 15 countries have reportedly signed the documents with Ukraine.
Key words : sunak apologize
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British PM Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day event early for election campaign
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized after facing criticism for leaving the D-Day commemorations in France early for a TV election interview at home.
Sunak participated in a British-led event held on Thursday morning to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings that helped end World War Two. But he skipped a major event in the afternoon that was attended by other world leaders.
This drew condemnation from veterans and others, who accused the prime minister of prioritizing his election campaign over soldiers who sacrificed themselves for their country.
Sunak issued an apology on Friday, saying that it was a mistake not to stay in France longer.
He is now facing a new setback ahead of the general election next month, as polls suggest his Conservative Party is facing an uphill battle.
The deadline for candidate nominations for the election closed on Friday. Local media say there were 344 Conservatives in parliament before dissolution, but 75 of them have chosen not to run in the upcoming election.
Among them was former prime minister Theresa May, who had earlier announced her retirement, but many are believed to have decided to stand down as they appear unlikely to win reelection.
In the 1997 general election, in which the Conservative Party lost power, 72 lawmakers from the party stood down.
Observers say the main opposition Labour Party regaining power for the first time in 14 years is becoming a real possibility.
Key words : japanese dead canada
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Japanese man stabbed to death in Vancouver
A Japanese man has been stabbed to death in Vancouver, Canada. Local police are investigating the incident as a homicide case.
The police say officers rushed to the scene in downtown Vancouver and found the man after receiving a report early Wednesday morning. He was later confirmed dead.
The police say the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Kakiuchi Wataru.
The Japanese Consulate General in Vancouver said it had confirmed that Kakiuchi is a Japanese national and had notified his family.
Local media quoted an acquaintance as saying that Kakiuchi was stabbed while waiting for a car near his friend's home.
The Japanese restaurant where Kakiuchi worked posted a comment mourning his death along with his photo on social media.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim issued a statement, calling Kakiuchi "more than a talented chef." The mayor said: "He was a positive presence and a cherished friend to many. His contributions to our community will not be forgotten."
The police are seeking information from people who may have witnessed the incident.
Key words : learned coast guard
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Japan's Coast Guard mulls building its largest patrol ship
NHK has learned that Japan Coast Guard officials are considering constructing a new patrol vessel that is much larger than any they have ever had.
Sources close to the matter say the vessel would be capable of carrying dozens of high-speed rubber boats, as well as three helicopters.
They say the vessel is planned to include capabilities for commanding other patrol ships, serving as a maritime base during missions.
The sources say Coast Guard officials are considering using the vessel for operations around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, for transporting residents in the event of an emergency, and for disaster-response operations, among other missions.
They say the vessel is planned to have numerous rubber boats in case that it needs to respond to a larger number of ships than the Coast Guard's patrol vessels during a mission.
The Coast Guard put aside tens of millions of yen, or hundreds of thousands dollars, in its budget for fiscal 2023 to have a private firm study the vessel's basic structure before a blueprint is drawn up. The Coast Guard received a report from the firm in March.
Under the current plan, the new vessel would be 200 meters long and about 30,000 tons. This would be three to four times larger than the biggest patrol ship the Coast Guard currently has.
The sources say Coast Guard officials are also considering designing the vessel to accommodate up to 1,500 passengers, as well as containers.
They say the Coast Guard aims to put the vessel into use sometime in fiscal 2029, and there is a plan to add a vessel of the same type in the future.
The Coast Guard told NHK that it cannot comment on the matter.
Meanwhile, some Coast Guard members have questioned whether the vessel will ever be put to full use because of a chronic labor shortage. Others have expressed concern that the move could provoke China.
Key words : university tuition
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University of Tokyo students rally against tuition hike plan
Students at the University of Tokyo have rallied against a plan to raise tuition.
About 400 people took part in the protest at the Hongo Campus in Tokyo on Thursday.
The university is now discussing a tuition hike. Under the maximum increase allowed by the state, annual tuition could go up by about 100,000 yen, or about 640 dollars, from the current 535,800 yen, or about 3,400 dollars.
Some participants said the tuition hike could discourage some applicants, including students from rural areas. They said this would undermine the diversity of the student body.
Others said there will always be some students who will not be eligible for financial aid.
The students adopted a resolution demanding the scrapping of the tuition hike plan. They want the university to explain the reasons for the increase, and to disclose information on financial aid programs. The students also asked the university to set up meetings with the group.
A senior student from Osaka said she understands that the university needs money, but an additional 100,000 yen is a huge amount and she feels pressure.
A doctoral student said the fact that so many people took part in the rally shows that this is a serious issue, and he wants the university to listen sincerely to them.
The university says it is holding discussions on the tuition increase, but it has no information to disclose as the plan is still under scrutiny.
Key words : olympic tower
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Olympic rings installed on Eiffel Tower ahead of Paris Games
With less than 50 days to go before the Paris Summer Games, a display of the Olympic rings has been unveiled on a symbol of the French capital -- the Eiffel Tower.
The five rings were installed 70 meters from ground level overnight on Friday without prior notice.
They are made from recycled metal and measure 29 meters long and 13 meters wide.
A Japanese woman, in Paris on her honeymoon, took photos of the tower and Olympic symbol. She said she is excited that the Games will open soon.
The president of the Paris Games organizing committee, Tony Estanguet, said there will be many surprises up until the end of the event.
He said the committee is trying to be as creative and bold as possible, adding it will not disappoint people and the opening ceremony will be particularly special.
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