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JAPAN

JAPAN
Feb 9, 2020
Universities in Japan take precautions in response to coronavirus outbreak
Universities are scrambling to deal with the threat of infections from the coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc in China and around the world.
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2020
Japan's state planes unlikely to be used in Wuhan evacuation effort, source says
Japan's efforts to fly home expatriates from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, is unlikely to involve government planes despite earlier plans to the contrary.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 9, 2020
Australia mega-fire doused as torrential rain brings relief
A wildfire that burned out an area eight times the size of Manhattan has been put out as torrential downpours across Australia's east coast brought relief to firefighters who have been battling blazes for several months.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 9, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Wuhan may be nearing peak, study finds
The new coronavirus may have infected at least 1 in 20 people in Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the global outbreak, by the time it peaks in coming weeks, according to scientists modeling its spread.

Sports

Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 9, 2020
New signing Odion Ighalo to miss Manchester United's Spain training camp
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo, who joined the club on loan from China's Shanghai Shenhua, will miss a training camp in Spain as he may not clear U.K. immigration on the team's return should border restrictions tighten due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 9, 2020
Everton strikes twice in second half to beat Crystal Palace
Everton scored twice in the second half thanks to a piece of brilliance from Richarlison and late opportunism from Dominic Calvert-Lewin to claim a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on Saturday and move up to seventh in the Premier League.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 9, 2020
Much-improved Lakestars complete weekend sweep of NeoPhoenix
The Shiga Lakestars thoroughly dominated the second quarter on Sunday against the San-en NeoPhoenix, outscoring the visitors 21-7 in that 10-minute span.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 9, 2020
Nick Taylor takes one-stroke advantage into final round at Pebble Beach
Nick Taylor maintained the lead after the third round at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday with Phil Mickelson breathing down his neck in search of an historic sixth victory at the storied event on the California coast.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 9, 2020
Record-breaking pole vaulter Armando Duplantis can soar higher, former record holder says
World silver medalist Armand Duplantis who soared to a pole vault world record 6.17 meters on Saturday can reach even higher heights, said Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie, whose mark the Swede shattered by a centimeter

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji