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Aeon Mall Explosion Leaves Sobering Lesson on Safety; Facilities Nationwide Asked to Review Measures

It will soon be one month since the major explosion that occurred at a shopping mall following the massive earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28.

  • Seven killed in Aeon Mall explosion following Kumamoto earthquake
  • Employees violated safety protocols by re-entering facility
  • Aeon to revise disaster manuals, facilities urged to review safety measures

·japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

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Senior’s family slams bedbug reaction

  • Senior alleges ineffective bedbug response after two years of pesticide treatments
  • Family concerned about stigma and potential return of infestation for new tenant
  • Manitoba Housing responsible for building since July 2024, offers community pest-control grant

·winnipegfreepress.com

World

The Cheong Wa Dae criticized on the 29th that the ruling and opposition parties’ agreement to recommend a neutral candidate for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was an “infringement on the President’s right to appoint personnel.” Meanwhile, Cho Hi-dae, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, broke his silence and expressed his thoughts on the situation, saying that “the value of the rule of law is very important.” On the 28th, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition United Future Party agreed to recommend a neutral candidate for the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which has been vacant since former Chief Justice Cho Hi-dae retired on September 9th. In response, Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Kang Ho-seong said in a statement that “the agreement between the ruling and opposition parties to recommend a neutral candidate for the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is practically an attempt to limit the President’s authority to appoint personnel.” Spokesperson Kang added, “It is an infringement on the President’s right to appoint personnel, which is a right granted by the Constitution, and it is also a political tactic that disregards the people’s right to expect a fair trial.” However, some say that the situation is not that simple. Former Chief Justice Cho Hi-dae, who had been maintaining his silence, expressed his thoughts on the situation through a Facebook post on the 29th. In his post, former Chief Justice Cho said, “The value of the rule of law, which I have always emphasized, is very important. The judiciary’s independence and neutrality are also very important.” He continued, “In order to fulfill this important responsibility, we must ensure that the judiciary is composed of competent and fair personnel.” Former Chief Justice Cho added, “The current situation is very difficult, but I hope that the Supreme Court will be able to fulfill its important responsibility by being composed of competent judges.” Meanwhile, the ruling and opposition parties are still discussing the process of recommending a neutral candidate for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

·hani.co.kr

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Two Arrested as Police Recover Stolen Laptops and Phones in Kayole

Police in Kayole, Nairobi, have arrested two suspects and recovered several electronic devices believed to have been stolen. Officers from Soweto Police Station in Kayole Sub-County conducted a security operation targeting individuals suspected of dealing in illicitly acquired property.

  • Two suspects arrested in Kayole, Nairobi.
  • Police recover 10 functional phones, 3 laptops, 18 non-functional phones.
  • Devices seized as evidence in criminal networks case.

·kahawatungu.com·2 outlets

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