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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 18, 2020

Lung biopsy of deceased China patient shows SARS-like damage

Doctors studying a 50-year-old man who died in China last month from the new coronavirus found that the disease caused lung damage reminiscent of two prior coronavirus-related outbreaks, SARS and MERS.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 18, 2020

Suicide blast kills 10 in southwestern Pakistan city of Quetta

At least 10 people were killed in a suicide blast that hit a police vehicle in southwestern Pakistan on Monday, officials said.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 18, 2020

'Every scenario on the table' in China virus outbreak, says WHO chief

The latest data provided by China on people infected with coronavirus indicate a decline in new cases but "every scenario is still on the table" in terms of the epidemic's evolution, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 18, 2020

Chinese doctors 'using plasma therapy' on coronavirus patients

Doctors in Shanghai are using infusions of blood plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to treat those still battling the infection, reporting some encouraging preliminary results, a Chinese professor said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 18, 2020

Indonesian authorities call for calm after radiation found at housing complex near Jakarta

Indonesia's nuclear authorities said on Monday they would investigate the radioactive contamination of a patch of land in a housing complex outside Jakarta, and called for calm.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 18, 2020

Nancy Pelosi warns Europe that Huawei represents Chinese state police

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped up U.S. warnings about Beijing's global telecommunications ambitions, saying Chinese operator Huawei Technologies Co. must be prevented from controlling the next generation of wireless networks.
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 18, 2020

[VIDEO] Marking 15 years of Monster Hunter — in Yokohama

ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2020

Macao casinos to resume operations Thursday after suspension over virus fear

Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, will allow casinos to resume operations Thursday after authorities imposed a two-week suspension to keep the coronavirus in check, according to public broadcaster TDM.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020

Japan issues guidelines to prevent rush on hospitals as COVID-19 cases surge

The health ministry releases guidelines on how people should react if they fear infection with the coronavirus.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2020

Malaysia to choose 5G partners based on own security standards

Malaysia's own security standards will dictate which companies take part in its planned 5G rollout this year, its communications minister said as the United States pushes countries to exclude China's Huawei.
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020

Haneda flight noise louder than in a pachinko parlor

In test flights for new low-altitude flight paths using Tokyo's Haneda Airport conducted by the transport ministry between Jan. 30 and Wednesday, noise in Kawasaki ran as high as 87 to 94 decibels, louder than inside a pachinko parlor, according to data released by the ministry.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2020

India's use of facial recognition tech during protests stirs criticism

When artist Rachita Taneja heads out to protest in New Delhi, she covers her face with a pollution mask, a hoodie or a scarf to reduce the risk of being identified by police facial recognition software.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 17, 2020

Abe apologizes for yelling at CDP lawmaker in Japan's Diet

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apologized Monday for a recent incident in which he heckled an opposition lawmaker, and promised not to make irregular remarks in the Diet.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 17, 2020

A new place for Tokyo on the international stage

The problems of international relations and foreign policy are too great to be left to governments alone.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 17, 2020

The first offer is the best offer in negotiations

Japanese policymakers nee to pay continuous attention to the changing situation in the Middle East.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 17, 2020

Strong liberal arts education is key to success in Society 5.0

A liberal arts education is crucial to the development of the skills required for success in Society 5.0.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 17, 2020

Yes, Ukraine matters to the U.S.

Now that impeachment is over, we can get back to why keeping Russia at bay is a key element of foreign policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 17, 2020

Turkey-Syria crisis points to risky post-American Mideast

Washington's withdrawal might usher in yet more bloodshed and uncertainty, particularly if the region's most powerful countries continue to believe they can often achieve as much with military action as by negotiation.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 17, 2020

Impeachment energizes Trump, drains Democrats

The Democrats' impeachment effort has successfully energized Trump's base and fundraising but not their own.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 17, 2020

Tokyo Marathon canceled for 38,000 runners over COVID-19 fears

Participation in one of Japan's biggest annual sporting events will be limited to elite runners and wheelchair competitors.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 17, 2020

University program boosts number of coach developers

Faculty behind the Nippon Sport Science University Coach Developer Academy (NCDA) program are confident that the "athlete-centered" culture it is fostering has made positive international progress since its 2014 inception.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020

As some head home after COVID-19 ship quarantine, one slams U.S. 'flip-flopping'

While some Americans aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, quarantined in Yokohama port, left Monday on chartered flights back home, others opted to stay.
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020

Health hotlines in Japan flooded with coronavirus test requests

As the new coronavirus threatens to spread through Japan, hotlines for virus-related consultations are being flooded with requests from concerned people who want to be tested.
BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Feb 17, 2020

Dollar firms above ¥109.80 in Tokyo trading

The dollar crept up to exceed ¥109.80 in Tokyo trading Monday, attracting real demand-backed buying.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 17, 2020

Osaka referendum: Merger gets second chance, but are voters on board?

Five years after voters in the city of Osaka narrowly voted down a referendum on consolidating its 24 wards into five with more autonomy and eliminating the municipal assembly and mayor, another referendum is set for later this year.

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