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Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic
World
June 2, 2021
Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemic? The answer is almost certainly…
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
World
June 2, 2021
Japan’s vaccine push ahead of Olympics looks to be too late
TOKYO (AP) — It may be too little, too late. That’s the realization sinking in as Japan scrambles to catch…
N.Korea’s ruling party sets up new post under leader Kim -Yonhap
World
June 1, 2021
N.Korea’s ruling party sets up new post under leader Kim -Yonhap
North Korea’s ruling party has amended its rules to create a de facto second-in-command under leader Kim Jong Un as…
As Japan loses training camps, Olympics buzz fades
World
June 1, 2021
As Japan loses training camps, Olympics buzz fades
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Japanese city of Kamo spent 70 million yen ($640,000) on horizontal bars, gymnastic…
Three-child policy: China lifts cap on births in major policy shift
World
May 31, 2021
Three-child policy: China lifts cap on births in major policy shift
Married Chinese couples may have up to three children, China announced on Monday, in a major shift from the existing…
North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision
World
May 31, 2021
North accuses US of hostility for S. Korean missile decision
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday the US allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was…
The Latest: Two-thirds of NY adults have at least one shot
World
May 30, 2021
The Latest: Two-thirds of NY adults have at least one shot
ALBANY, N.Y. — The latest federal data shows that two-thirds of adults in New York state have received at least…
Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation
World
May 26, 2021
Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Wednesday called for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled with the games…
The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
World
May 26, 2021
The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if…
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
World
May 26, 2021
Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes
Countries reliant on tourism are racing to reopen borders and revive economies decimated by the pandemic. The World Travel &…