Jul 15 Virus resurgence forces countries to reimpose restrictions By Costas Kantouris, Vanessa Gera, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Countries around the world are reimposing lockdowns and implementing new health checks at their borders in an effort to curb a resurgence of the coronavirus before it spins even further out of control. Continue reading
Jul 08 Japan battered by more heavy rain and deadly floods; at least 58 people dead Flooding and mudslides blocked parts of a main road connecting Kamikochi and Matsumoto, two major tourist destinations in Nagano, stranding hundreds of residents and visitors. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:58 News Wrap: U.S. officially notifies United Nations of plan to withdraw from WHO In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration has officially notified Congress and the United Nations that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has previously contributed over $400 million annually to the organization -- more… Continue watching
Jul 07 Death toll from flooding in Japan rises to 55, dozen missing By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Soldiers rescued residents on boats as floodwaters flowed down streets in southern Japanese towns hit by deadly rains that were expanding across the region Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 05 Japan floods leave up to 34 dead, many at nursing homes By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Large areas along the Kuma River were swallowed by floodwaters, with many houses, buildings and vehicles submerged almost up to their roofs. Mudslides smashed into houses, sending people atop rooftops waving at rescuers. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 6:53 Is Japan's pandemic response a disaster or a success? By Grace Lee Japan has gone its own way on the coronavirus pandemic from its beginning, with a delayed response, limited testing and a gentler lockdown. But with cases of COVID-19 nearing 20,000 in the country, public health experts are asking whether Japan’s… Continue watching
Jun 12 Tokyo Olympic head says 80% of facilities lined up for 2021 By Stephen Wade, Associated Press Organizers have spoken for weeks about “simplifying” next year's Olympics to save money because of the delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 20 U.S. arrests 2 men accused of aiding ex-Nissan boss' escape By Michael Balsamo, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn fled Japan while he awaited trial on financial misconduct charges. Continue reading
Apr 08 Japan's state of emergency is no lockdown. What's in it? By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other hard-hit Japanese prefectures to fortify the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 07 Japan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battle By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus as the number of infections surges. Continue reading