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JAPAN

JAPAN
May 5, 2021
World's oldest person pulls out of Olympic torch relay due to COVID-19 concerns
Kane Tanaka, who was awarded a Guinness World Record, was slated to be one of the relay participants in Fukuoka, which will start on May 11.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2021
COVID-19 forecasters warn India deaths may double in coming weeks
By Michelle Fay Cortez
The coronavirus wave that plunged India into the world's biggest health crisis has the potential to worsen.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2021
Beijing's new flashpoint: A South Korean hot spot for spying
By Jeong-Ho Lee
China spooked South Korea in December by sending a warship past a self-imposed boundary near Baengnyeong to probe the limits of the country's claims in the Yellow Sea.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 5, 2021
Philippines rejects China fishing ban and wards off Chinese vessels
The Southeast Asian nation will continue law enforcement patrols and maritime exercises on a rotational basis over the waters within its exclusive economic zone, a task force said.

WORLD

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WORLD
May 5, 2021
France battles over whether to cancel or celebrate Napoleon
By Roger Cohen
By choosing to lay a wreath Wednesday at Napoleon's tomb under the golden dome of Les Invalides, Macron is stepping into the heart of France's culture wars.
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WORLD
May 5, 2021
Indian minister to self-isolate at G7 meeting of top diplomats due to COVID-19 scare
A meeting of top Group of Seven diplomats being held in person in London risked being derailed after India’s foreign minister said he would self-isolate over possible exposure to the coronavirus.
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WORLD
May 5, 2021
As the virus ravages poorer countries, rich nations are springing back to life
By Benjamin Mueller
'It's a moral issue,” said a doctor in Malawi. 'This is something rich countries should be thinking about. It's their conscience. It's how they define themselves.”
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WORLD
May 5, 2021
Years of unheeded warnings. Then the subway crash Mexico City had feared.
By Natalie Kitroeff, Maria Abi-Habib, Oscar Lopez and Mike Ives
Ever since it opened nearly a decade ago, the newest Mexico City subway line had been plagued with structural weaknesses that led engineers to warn of potential accidents.
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WORLD
May 5, 2021
World’s most vaccinated nation reintroduces curbs as cases surge
Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against COVID-19 than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two weeks as infections surge.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
May 5, 2021
As cars go electric, China builds a big lead in factories
By Keith Bradsher
Chinese manufacturers are using the billions they have raised from international investors and sympathetic local leaders to beat established carmakers to the market.

Sports

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SOCCER
May 5, 2021
Roma appoints Jose Mourinho as manager for next season
AS Roma has named Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year contract, the Italian first-division club announced on Tuesday, 15 days after the Portuguese was sacked as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
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BASKETBALL
May 5, 2021
From trial balloon to TV ratings hit, WNBA marks 25 anniversary
By Amy Tennery
By age 22, Rebecca Lobo had picked up a national college basketball championship, numerous player-of-the-year awards and Olympic gold at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Music
May 5, 2021
From Elton John to national identity, Rina Sawayama chooses her family carefully
By Shaun Curran
Japanese British singer Rina Sawayama recently partnered with Elton John on “Chosen Family,” a song from Sawayama's debut album that delves deeply into her family history and identity.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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
By Alex K.T. Martin

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