19.10.2024 â The day of firebombs at LDP headquarters
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 19.10.2024.
It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.10.2024 ⢠The day of firebombs at LDP headquarters
âšEarly morning reports emerged of a man throwing firebombs at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters and crashing a vehicle into the Prime Minister's office fence. The 49-year-old suspect from Saitama was arrested for obstruction of public duties. His van contained multiple polyethylene tanks, suggesting a planned attack. The incident sparked concerns about election-period violence and heightened security measures. Later, a 22-year-old man was arrested for a robbery-murder in Yokohama's Aoba Ward, potentially linked to recent similar crimes. The day also saw continued election campaigning, with party leaders making their first weekend appeals since the official start. The Upper House Empress Emerita celebrated her 90th birthday, with reports of her steady post-surgery recovery.
An object believed to be a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the headquarters of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and a vehicle crashed into the fence of the nearby prime minister's office in Tokyo on Saturday morning, police said.
âšThe newspapers report on a major security incident in Tokyo. A man threw Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters and attempted to drive a vehicle into the Prime Minister's Office (Asahi, Chunichi, Kyodo, Mainichi, NHK, Sankei, TBS, Yomiuri). The suspect, a 49-year-old man from Kawaguchi, Saitama, has been arrested and is remaining silent during questioning (Sankei).
âšThe newspapers report on a major security incident in Tokyo. A man threw Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters and attempted to drive a vehicle into the Prime Minister's Office (Asahi, Chunichi, Kyodo, Mainichi, NHK, Sankei, TBS, Yomiuri). The 49-year-old suspect from Kawaguchi, Saitama, has been arrested and is remaining silent during questioning (Sankei). This event has overshadowed previous reports on robbery cases and election campaigns.
A man threw objects believed to be Molotov cocktails in front of the headquarters of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and crashed a van into a concertina barrier at the nearby prime minister's office in Tokyo on Saturday morning, police said.
âšThe newspapers extensively report on a major security incident in Tokyo. A man threw Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters and crashed a van into barriers at the Prime Minister's Office (Asahi, Kyodo, Mainichi, NHK, TBS, Yomiuri). The 49-year-old suspect from Saitama has been arrested (Sankei). Police found additional incendiary devices in the suspect's vehicle (Sankei, TBS).
âšThe newspapers report on new developments following the Molotov cocktail attack on the LDP headquarters and attempted vehicle ramming at the Prime Minister's Office (Asahi, Kyodo, Mainichi, NHK, TBS). The 49-year-old suspect from Saitama has been identified as Atsushi Usuda, who had previously advocated for the abolition of election deposits and participated in anti-nuclear protests (Sankei, Asahi). His father has spoken to the media about his son's background (Asahi).
09:20â¢Molotov Mayhem: LDP HQ and PM's Office Targeted
âšThe newspapers report extensively on a security incident in Tokyo, where a man threw Molotov cocktails at the LDP headquarters and crashed a van into barriers at the Prime Minister's Office (Asahi, Kyodo, Mainichi, NHK, TBS, Yomiuri). The 49-year-old suspect, identified as Atsushi Usuda from Saitama, has been arrested (Sankei). His background in anti-nuclear activism and advocacy for election deposit abolition has emerged (Asahi, Sankei).
âšThe newspapers report on the ongoing election campaign for the House of Representatives, with focus on the LDP's challenges due to the "slush fund" scandal (Asahi, Mainichi, NHK, TBS). The incident of a man throwing Molotov cocktails at the LDP headquarters continues to be discussed, with new details about the suspect's background emerging (Asahi, Sankei, Yomiuri). Economic news includes Sony and Honda's collaboration on AI-enhanced EVs (Nikkei).
A man threw firebombs at the headquarters of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and crashed a van into a barrier at the nearby prime minister's office in Tokyo on Saturday morning, police said.
âšThe newspapers report on a major arrest in the Yokohama robbery-murder case. A 22-year-old man from Chiba has been apprehended for the killing of a 75-year-old resident (Asahi, NHK, Sankei, TBS, Yomiuri). This development is linked to the ongoing series of robberies across multiple prefectures. Meanwhile, coverage continues on the recent Molotov cocktail attack at the LDP headquarters and attempted vehicle ramming at the Prime Minister's Office (Kyodo).
âšThe newspapers report on the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect in the Yokohama robbery-murder case (Asahi, NHK, Sankei, TBS, Yomiuri). This development is linked to the ongoing series of robberies across multiple prefectures. Additionally, coverage continues on Empress Emerita Michiko's 90th birthday and her recovery from a recent fall (NHK, Sankei, Yahoo News Japan).
23:20â¢Social Media Recruitment in Yokohama Murder Case
âšThe newspapers report on the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect in the Yokohama robbery-murder case (Asahi, NHK, Sankei, TBS, Yomiuri). The suspect allegedly recruited accomplices via social media for the crime (TBS). Meanwhile, coverage continues on Empress Emerita Michiko's 90th birthday (Asahi), and discussions about the upcoming general election and its financial aspects persist (Mainichi, Sankei).