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Police raided the head office of an organized crime group in connection with a suspected gang-related shooting in Fukuoka late Monday. Six shots were fired into the home of a community leader trying to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.

(03/17 18:48 The Television Nishinippon)


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Police raided the head office of an organized crime group in connection with a suspected gang-related shooting in Fukuoka late Monday. Six shots were fired into the home of a community leader trying to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.
Police raided the head office of an organized crime group in connection with a suspected gang-related shooting in Fukuoka late Monday. Six shots were fired into the home of a community leader trying to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.

(03/17 18:48 The Television Nishinippon)

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A former contract worker at a talent production agency has been arrested on suspicion of illegally accessing celebrity blogs and leaking hundreds of passwords.
A former contract worker at a talent production agency has been arrested on suspicion of illegally accessing celebrity blogs and leaking hundreds of passwords.

(03/17 13:04)

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A powerful cold front is developing in northern Japan, bringing heavy snow and subzero temperatures.
A powerful cold front is developing in northern Japan, bringing heavy snow and subzero temperatures.

(03/17 12:57 HOKKAIDO Cultural Broadcasting)

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The government is reportedly considering changing the flat-rate tolls charged on the Metropolitan Expressway and the Hanshin Expressway to distance-based fares.
The government is reportedly considering changing the flat-rate tolls charged on the Metropolitan Expressway and the Hanshin Expressway to distance-based fares.

(03/17 12:55)

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Several cuts and bruises were found on the face of a five-year-old boy who died of starvation in Nara Prefecture. The boy's parents were arrested on charged including parental neglect.
Several cuts and bruises were found on the face of a five-year-old boy who died of starvation in Nara Prefecture. The boy's parents were arrested on charged including parental neglect.

(03/17 12:54 Kansai Telecasting)

A U.S. military vehicle allegedly drove away after hitting a passenger car and injuring a two-year-old boy in Okinawa late Tuesday.
A U.S. military vehicle allegedly drove away after hitting a passenger car and injuring a two-year-old boy in Okinawa late Tuesday.

(03/17 12:53 OKINAWA TV BROADCASTING)

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A 24-year-old Osaka woman arrested over the death of her two-month-old daughter in January told investigators she wanted to go back to the life she had when she was dating her husband.
A 24-year-old Osaka woman arrested over the death of her two-month-old daughter in January told investigators she wanted to go back to the life she had when she was dating her husband.

(03/17 12:51 Kansai Telecasting)

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Police arrested a 69-year-old man suspected of stabbing and wounding three fellow residents at a retirement home in Fukuoka Prefecture early Wednesday.
Police arrested a 69-year-old man suspected of stabbing and wounding three fellow residents at a retirement home in Fukuoka Prefecture early Wednesday.

(03/17 12:50 The Television Nishinippon)

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Police raided the offices of an organized crime group in connection with a suspected gang-related shooting in Fukuoka late Monday. Six shots were fired into the home of a community leader trying to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.
Police raided the offices of an organized crime group in connection with a suspected gang-related shooting in Fukuoka late Monday. Six shots were fired into the home of a community leader trying to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.

(03/17 12:47 The Television Nishinippon)

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Authorities investigating the slaying of a 32-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found on a beach in Fukuoka have learned that her neighbors heard a male voice shouting in the corridor of her apartment complex around the time she went missing.
Authorities investigating the slaying of a 32-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found on a beach in Fukuoka have learned that her neighbors heard a male voice shouting in the corridor of her apartment complex around the time she went missing.

(03/17 11:53 The Television Nishinippon)

Japan's highest court ruled Wednesday on a libel case involving comments posted online.
Japan's highest court ruled Wednesday on a libel case involving comments posted online.

(03/17 11:03)

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Police investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose bound body was found in Tokyo's Kokubunji arrested six suspects believed to have abducted the victim.
Police investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose bound body was found in Tokyo's Kokubunji arrested six suspects believed to have abducted the victim.

(03/16 17:51)

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A massive drill was held Tuesday simulating a sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system just days ahead of the 15-year anniversary of the attack orchestrated by the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult.
A massive drill was held Tuesday simulating a sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system just days ahead of the 15-year anniversary of the attack orchestrated by the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult.

(03/16 14:12)

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Today's FNN feature story takes a look at "travel volunteers" who go on trips with people unable to travel on their own.
Today's FNN feature story takes a look at "travel volunteers" who go on trips with people unable to travel on their own.

(03/16 13:02)

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Police investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose bound body was found in Tokyo's Kokubunji are questioning several suspects believed to have abducted the victim.
Police investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose bound body was found in Tokyo's Kokubunji are questioning several suspects believed to have abducted the victim.

(03/16 12:51)

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A former officer of the Chiba Prefectural Police Department facing trial on drug-related charges pleaded guilty Tuesday at his opening hearing before the Tokyo District Court.
A former officer of the Chiba Prefectural Police Department facing trial on drug-related charges pleaded guilty Tuesday at his opening hearing before the Tokyo District Court.

(03/16 12:50)

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Police in Tokyo arrested a 29-year-old male found to be in possession of illegal drugs. A body search turned up illegal drugs hidden in the man's pockets and hair.
Police in Tokyo arrested a 29-year-old male found to be in possession of illegal drugs. A body search turned up illegal drugs hidden in the man's pockets and hair.

(03/16 12:49)

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Police arrested a 41-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed and seriously wounded her 43-year-old husband following a heated quarrel at the couple's home in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward.
Police arrested a 41-year-old woman who allegedly stabbed and seriously wounded her 43-year-old husband following a heated quarrel at the couple's home in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward.

(03/16 12:48)

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The Environment Ministry convened a meeting of experts to discuss what measures should be taken after a marten killed nine Japanese crested ibises at a conservation center in Niigata Prefecture.
The Environment Ministry convened a meeting of experts to discuss what measures should be taken after a marten killed nine Japanese crested ibises at a conservation center in Niigata Prefecture.

(03/16 12:46 Niigata Sogo Television)

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DPJ members of the Metropolitan Assembly plan to submit a revised budget proposal for 2010 cutting costs related to the proposed relocation of the Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market.
DPJ members of the Metropolitan Assembly plan to submit a revised budget proposal for 2010 cutting costs related to the proposed relocation of the Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market.

(03/16 12:24)

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Six shots were fired into the home of a Kita-Kyushu man leading a campaign to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.
Six shots were fired into the home of a Kita-Kyushu man leading a campaign to rid his neighborhood of organized crime.

(03/16 12:10 The Television Nishinippon)

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Princess Aiko, the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, attended school Tuesday morning accompanied by her mother. The Imperial Household Agency acknowledged that Princess Aiko was experiencing problems at school and missed several days this term.
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, attended school Tuesday morning accompanied by her mother. The Imperial Household Agency acknowledged that Princess Aiko was experiencing problems at school and missed several days this term.

(03/16 12:07)

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Authorities investigating the discovery of severed human remains along a beach in Fukuoka are searching the sand for other body parts.
Authorities investigating the discovery of severed human remains along a beach in Fukuoka are searching the sand for other body parts.

(03/16 11:59 The Television Nishinippon)

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The Tokyo District Court sentenced a former executive of the publisher Gentosha to serve four years in prison for corporate embezzlement.
The Tokyo District Court sentenced a former executive of the publisher Gentosha to serve four years in prison for corporate embezzlement.

(03/15 13:17)

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Today's FNN feature story focuses on the plight of family members of Japanese nationals abducted to North Korea six months after Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama took office.
Today's FNN feature story focuses on the plight of family members of Japanese nationals abducted to North Korea six months after Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama took office.

(03/15 13:10)

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Police arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting fire to a parked vehicle in Tokyo's Machida. Four other suspicion fires have been reported recently in the vicinity, prompting police to investigate a possible connection.
Police arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting fire to a parked vehicle in Tokyo's Machida. Four other suspicion fires have been reported recently in the vicinity, prompting police to investigate a possible connection.

(03/15 13:01)

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A female staff member on duty when a blaze killed seven people at a retirement home in Hokkaido Prefecture told investigators she was changing a resident's diaper when the fire broke out.
A female staff member on duty when a blaze killed seven people at a retirement home in Hokkaido Prefecture told investigators she was changing a resident's diaper when the fire broke out.

(03/15 12:55 HOKKAIDO Cultural Broadcasting)

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A Japanese-born male giant panda left his home at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture to go to China in search of a mate.
A Japanese-born male giant panda left his home at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture to go to China in search of a mate.

(03/15 12:53 Kansai Telecasting)

Yasuo Nishizawa of the Metropolitan Police Agency was transferred effective Monday due to alleged problems in his personal life.
Yasuo Nishizawa of the Metropolitan Police Agency was transferred effective Monday due to alleged problems in his personal life.

(03/15 12:48)

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A 31-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and seriously wounded by a man wielding a pair of scissors. The escaped suspect is wanted by police for attempted murder.
A 31-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and seriously wounded by a man wielding a pair of scissors. The escaped suspect is wanted by police for attempted murder.

(03/15 12:46)

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A man whose hands were bound with tape was found collapsed at a park in Tokyo's Kokubunji early Monday. The man was pronounced dead at hospital. Formal identification is pending.
A man whose hands were bound with tape was found collapsed at a park in Tokyo's Kokubunji early Monday. The man was pronounced dead at hospital. Formal identification is pending.

(03/15 12:38)

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Two vehicles collided in Osaka late Sunday, killing a 65-year-old woman and seriously injuring her husband. Police arrested the 21-year-old driver of the vehicle believed to have been at fault.
Two vehicles collided in Osaka late Sunday, killing a 65-year-old woman and seriously injuring her husband. Police arrested the 21-year-old driver of the vehicle believed to have been at fault.

(03/15 12:28 Kansai Telecasting)

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Powerful winds were reported Monday in Kyushu and Shikoku and western Japan was expected to be by a spring storm.
Powerful winds were reported Monday in Kyushu and Shikoku and western Japan was expected to be by a spring storm.

(03/15 12:24 TV-NAGASAKI BROADCASTING)

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Police arrested a 69-year-old American operating an English conversation school in Fukuoka on suspicion of molesting a young student.
Police arrested a 69-year-old American operating an English conversation school in Fukuoka on suspicion of molesting a young student.

(03/15 11:52 The Television Nishinippon)

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Two vehicles collided head-on in Nagoya late Sunday, killing three people and critically injuring a fourth person. The Aichi Prefecture Police Department inspected the scene of the accident Monday morning.
Two vehicles collided head-on in Nagoya late Sunday, killing three people and critically injuring a fourth person. The Aichi Prefecture Police Department inspected the scene of the accident Monday morning.

(03/15 11:50 Tokai Television Broadcasting)