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Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 21, 2020
Wave of promising study results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccines
Early data from trials of three potential COVID-19 vaccines released on Monday, including a closely watched candidate from Oxford University, increased confidence that a vaccine can train the immune system to recognize and fight the novel coronavirus without serious side effects.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020
New WHO guidance calls for more evidence on airborne coronavirus transmission
The World Health Organization on Thursday released new guidelines on the transmission of the novel coronavirus that acknowledge some reports of airborne transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, but stopped short of confirming that the virus spreads through the air.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 8, 2020
U.S. exit from WHO over claims of China influence to take effect in July 2021
The United States will leave the World Health Organization on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 7, 2020
WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of coronavirus
In an open letter to the WHO, 239 scientists outlined evidence they say shows floating virus particles can infect people who breathe them in.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 6, 2020
Hundreds of scientists say coronavirus is airborne, report says
Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect people and are calling for the World Health Organization to revise recommendations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2020
WHO says pandemic 'far from over' as daily cases hit record high
More than 136,000 new cases were reported worldwide on Sunday, the most in a single day so far.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 7, 2020
China denies cover-up and rejects ‘politicization’ of coronavirus
China lambasted suggestions that it hid information about the coronavirus outbreak, saying in a newly published white paper that it has acted transparently and informed the world of developments in a timely manner.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 6, 2020
Jair Bolsonaro threatens WHO exit as COVID-19 kills 'a Brazilian per minute'
President Jair Bolsonaro threatened on Friday to pull Brazil out of the World Health Organization (WHO) after the U.N. agency warned Latin American governments about the risk of lifting lockdowns before slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus throughout the region.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
WHO and other experts say no evidence of coronavirus losing potency
The comments came after an assertion on Sunday by a high-profile Italian doctor.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2020
Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus
The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, accusing the U.N. agency of becoming a puppet of China.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2020
WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where coronavirus declining
Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 18, 2020
China backs review of global coronavirus response under WHO
In video message, President Xi Jinping pledges $2 billion over two years to help with the COVID-19 response.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2020
China faces angry world seeking virus answers at key WHO meeting
Possible economic retaliation leaves some countries wary of criticizing the world's second-biggest economy over coronavirus response.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2020
Trump considers restoring some WHO funding, but says no decision made
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday his administration was considering numerous proposals about the World Health Organization, including one in which Washington would pay about 10 percent of its former level.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2020
Trump administration to restore partial funding to World Health Organization: report
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is set to restore partial funding to the World Health Organization, Fox News reported late on Friday, citing a draft letter.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 16, 2020
Caught in Trump-China feud, WHO leader under siege
The internal debate over the WHO's messaging around China provides a window into the challenges facing the 72-year-old U.N. organization and its leader.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 12, 2020
U.S. Senate joins calls for Taiwan to regain WHO observer status
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill seeking the restoration of Taiwan’s observer status with the World Health Organization, escalating an international campaign to push back against Chinese efforts to isolate the island.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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