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Japanese emperor, on birthday, talks about coronavirus concern, Olympics

Japanese emperor, on birthday, talks about coronavirus concern, Olympics

Naruhito, who turns 60 today, ascended the throne last May after his father Akihito abdicated.

Japanese authorities defend handling of virus-hit cruise ship

Japanese authorities defend handling of virus-hit cruise ship

Two elderly passengers became the first people aboard the cruise ship moored near Tokyo to die of the coronavirus.

Two Malaysians test positive for Covid-19 in Japan

Two Malaysians test positive for Covid-19 in Japan

CORONAVIRUS | Meanwhile, two China nationals in Malaysia have recovered from the virus.

With stricken cruise ship, Japan draws criticism over coronavirus response

With stricken cruise ship, Japan draws criticism over coronavirus response

CORONAVIRUS | This tarnishes what is supposed to be a triumphant Olympic year for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Japan to start trials using HIV treatment for coronavirus

Japan to start trials using HIV treatment for coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | Chief cabinet secretary says he could not comment on how long it would take for the new drug to be approved.
Facing uptick in virus infections, Japan moves to limit public crowds

Facing uptick in virus infections, Japan moves to limit public crowds

CORONAVIRUS | Among measures taken include scrapping the emperor's birthday celebrations and limiting Tokyo Marathon to only elite professional runners.

Japan lets elderly leave cruise liner hit by coronavirus

Japan lets elderly leave cruise liner hit by coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS | 44 new cases onboard the Diamond Princess has been confirmed.

Sixty more people confirmed with coronavirus on cruise ship in Japan - media

Sixty more people confirmed with coronavirus on cruise ship in Japan - media

CORONAVIRUS | This brings the number of cases on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship to 130.

Coronavirus cases on cruise ship marooned off Japan rise to 61

Coronavirus cases on cruise ship marooned off Japan rise to 61

CORONAVIRUS | Two-week quarantine period might be extended for the 3,700 people aboard the Diamond Princess, says Japanese Health Minister Katsunobu Kato.

China virus death toll jumps past 500, more cases found on cruise ship off Japan

China virus death toll jumps past 500, more cases found on cruise ship off Japan

CORONAVIRUS | The death toll in China increased by 73 to 563, its third consecutive record daily rise.

Twenty virus infections on cruise ship in Japan, passengers confined to cabins

Twenty virus infections on cruise ship in Japan, passengers confined to cabins

CORONAVIRUS | Test results on around 171 people from the cruise ship are still pending.

Japan quarantines 3,700 passengers on a cruise ship after coronavirus case

Japan quarantines 3,700 passengers on a cruise ship after coronavirus case

CORONAVIRUS | The screening is carried out after a Hong Kong man who sailed on the vessel last month tested positive for coronavirus.

Trump marks US-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

Trump marks US-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

Abe calls for making the treaty more robust.

Japan confirms first case of pneumonia linked to coronavirus

Japan confirms first case of pneumonia linked to coronavirus

Report: Chinese national tested positive for the virus in Japan, believed to have travelled to Wuhan.

In Japan, foreign parents lead charge against child 'abduction'

In Japan, foreign parents lead charge against child 'abduction'

Justice ministry officials say 'abduction' of a child by a parent is a crime but it is up to the family courts to deliberate.

Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn hits out at carmaker and Japan

Fugitive ex-Nissan boss Ghosn hits out at carmaker and Japan

Turkish and Japanese authorities are investigating how Ghosn was smuggled out to Beirut.
Ghosn used private jets ‘illegally’ in escape from Japan

Ghosn used private jets ‘illegally’ in escape from Japan

Turkish police detained seven people, including four pilots, as part of an investigation.
PM wonders if Okinawa village shops will work in M'sia

PM wonders if Okinawa village shops will work in M'sia

Mahathir once again looks towards the Land of the Rising Sun for inspiration.
Ghosn says he escaped 'injustice' in Japan

Ghosn says he escaped 'injustice' in Japan

The ousted Nissan boss has fled to Lebanon in a dramatic escape.

North Korea threat looms as China, Japan and South Korea leaders meet

North Korea threat looms as China, Japan and South Korea leaders meet

The issue of safeguarding the Korean Peninsula is expected to be discussed by the three countries.

Tokyo court orders journalist pay damages over alleged rape suit

Tokyo court orders journalist pay damages over alleged rape suit

Victim claims she was forced to re-enact the alleged rape with a life-sized doll while male police watched.

Gunmen kill head of Japan aid agency, five others in Afghanistan

Gunmen kill head of Japan aid agency, five others in Afghanistan

The killing comes a week after a grenade attack on a UN vehicle in Kabul amid growing fears for those doing humanitarian work.
Japan approves restart for nuclear reactor closest to epicentre of 2011 quake

Japan approves restart for nuclear reactor closest to epicentre of 2011 quake

The magnitude-9 quake in March 2011 triggered a tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people.

Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Nagasaki ground zero

Pope urges abolition of nuclear weapons at Nagasaki ground zero

He says their mere possession was perverse and indefensible.