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North Korea fires multiple suspected cruise missiles
World
April 14, 2020
North Korea fires multiple suspected cruise missiles
North Korea fired several suspected cruise missiles Tuesday towards the sea, according to the South’s military, with analysts saying Pyongyang…
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules
World
April 13, 2020
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules
MADRID (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with…
Japanese drug a potential treatment for coronavirus in Egypt
Egypt
April 10, 2020
Japanese drug a potential treatment for coronavirus in Egypt
Egypt has obtained samples of the antiviral drug Avigan from Japan for testing as a potential treatment for coronavirus, Higher…
Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings
World
April 9, 2020
Warnings multiply against Easter holiday travel, gatherings
BERLIN (AP) — As the Easter holiday approaches, world leaders and health officials are fervently warning that hard-won gains in…
As outbreaks flatten in places, Japan, India see more cases
World
April 9, 2020
As outbreaks flatten in places, Japan, India see more cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus infections are spiking in Japan and creating hot spots in India’s congested cities just as…
Women fight for a place at the table as sushi chefs in Japan
Food
April 8, 2020
Women fight for a place at the table as sushi chefs in Japan
Women have warm hands, their periods alter their sense of taste and they can’t work long hours — just some…
Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
World
April 7, 2020
Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will on Tuesday declare a state of emergency in parts of the country, including Tokyo,…
Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?
World
April 2, 2020
Masks are everywhere in Asia, but have they helped?
The use of face masks in Asia during the coronavirus outbreak has been far more widespread than in the West,…
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
World
March 30, 2020
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organizers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic…
Tokyo organizers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics: reports
World
March 29, 2020
Tokyo organizers eye July 2021 for delayed Olympics: reports
Tokyo Olympics organizers are eyeing next July as a start date for the postponed Games, Japanese media reported Sunday, following…