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Passengers leave Japan virus ship as China toll tops 2,000
World
February 19, 2020
Passengers leave Japan virus ship as China toll tops 2,000
Hundreds of relieved passengers disembarked a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship in Japan Wednesday after testing negative for the disease that has…
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
World
February 18, 2020
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
The new coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of last year has now killed nearly 1,800 people…
Coronavirus cases top 500 on cruise ship off Japan
World
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus cases top 500 on cruise ship off Japan
Another 88 people aboard a cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said Tuesday, as those…
Cabin fever under quarantine: Oscars, eating, and short glimpses of sky
World
February 10, 2020
Cabin fever under quarantine: Oscars, eating, and short glimpses of sky
TOKYO (Reuters) – Some cruise ship passengers savored lavish meals; others watched movies or pored over Oscar ballots, held rapt…
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
World
February 5, 2020
Tokyo Olympic boss ‘extremely worried’ about deadly virus
The chief executive officer of the Tokyo Olympics admitted Wednesday that organizers are “extremely worried” about the possible effect of…
Olympic makeover: all aboard for new sports lighting up Tokyo 2020
World
January 21, 2020
Olympic makeover: all aboard for new sports lighting up Tokyo 2020
Modern upstarts skateboarding and surfing as well as the ancient martial art of karate are among new sports for 2020…
Ghosn to speak for first time since Japan escape
World
January 8, 2020
Ghosn to speak for first time since Japan escape
Carlos Ghosn is set to hold a highly anticipated press conference in Lebanon on Wednesday, the first by the fugitive…
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
World
January 6, 2020
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near
TOKYO (AP) — The official posters are out for this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The 20 posters have been…
Ghosn ‘fled by bullet train’, Japan vows to bolster borders
World
January 6, 2020
Ghosn ‘fled by bullet train’, Japan vows to bolster borders
New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jumped bail in Japan, as the country’s justice…
Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person
Life & Style
January 5, 2020
Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person
TOKYO (Reuters) – Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at…