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US sets new single day virus infections record
More than 84,000 people were diagnosed with Covid-19 across the US on Friday — a record one-day increase in infections as the virus surges again, according to a Reuters tally.
Japanese economy shrinks by record 27.8% amid pandemic
The Japanese economy contracted at an annualised rate of 27.8 per cent in the second quarter, as the world’s third-largest economy was devastated by the novel coronavirus pandemic, a government report showed on Monday.
Japanese premier pledges swift aid to areas affected by torrential rains – reports
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged to swiftly implement an aid package for the country’s areas hit the hardest by the recent landslides and floods driven by torrential rains.
Japan to approve drug for coronavirus treatment on Thursday
Japan has said it will approve the antiviral drug, Remdesivir, to treat coronavirus patients on Thursday.
Coronavirus: Two former passengers from Japan cruise ship die
Two elderly former passengers from the coronavirus-wracked Diamond Princess died Thursday, Japanese authorities said, as fears mount for those who have left the ship after testing negative for the virus.
88 more people test positive for coronavirus on Japan cruise ship
An additional 88 people have tested positive for coronavirus on a quarantined cruise ship off the Japan coast, the health ministry said Tuesday.
Tokyo marathon cancelled over coronavirus
Organisers said Monday they are cancelling the amateur portion of the Tokyo marathon, affecting around 38,000 runners, on fears about the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan.
99 more coronavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan
Japan’s Health Ministry said on Monday that 99 more people on a quarantined cruise ship in the port of Yokohama have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases on the vessel to 454.
![[FILE] Medical staff clad in protective gear prepare to provide care for suspected coronavirus patients onboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship at Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama on February 7, 2020. Another 41 people on a cruise ship quarantined off Japan have the new coronavirus, the country’s health minister said on February 7, confirming more on board will now be tested for the illness. Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/09140049-324x235.jpg "Six new coronavirus cases found on Japan cruise ship")
Six new coronavirus cases found on Japan cruise ship
Six more people on a cruise ship off Japan are found to have the new coronavirus, the government said Sunday, bringing the number who have tested positive on board to 70.
Japanese with suspected coronavirus infection dies in China
A Japanese man with a suspected coronavirus infection has died in hospital in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the Japanese foreign ministry said Saturday.
Tokyo to ‘strengthen testing’ for coronavirus before Olympics
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike promised Sunday to implement “thorough measures” to protect people from the deadly coronavirus in the run-up to this summer’s Olympic Games.
Japan’s emperor to perform thanksgiving rite with Sun Goddess
Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito will on Thursday perform an elaborate and secretive ritual dating back 1,300 years, giving thanks to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu as part of his enthronement rites.
Japan scraps cherry blossom party amid premier’s cronyism criticism
The Japanese government said Wednesday it would scrap next year's annual cherry blossom party after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came under fire amid claims he invited too many of his own supporters.
Japan loads first Iran oil cargo since US sanctions
Japanese refiners have loaded Iranian oil onto a tanker, resuming imports after halting purchases because of sanctions by the US, a spokesman for a Japanese refinery and an Iranian official said on Monday.
Japan court rejects ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s bail appeal
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will stay behind bars in Japan for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court quashed his appeal for bail as he faces charges on three counts of financial misconduct.
Japan forced to amend budget over faulty jobs data scandal
Japan said on Friday it will have to amend its upcoming budget to fund compensation for people whose benefits were underpaid for years because of a scandal involving erroneous labour data.
Five Marines missing after two US aircraft collide, crash into sea
Five U.S. Marines are missing after two Marine Corps aircraft collided in mid-air and crashed into the sea off the coast of Japan.
US ends search for sailors after Philippine Sea air crash
The US Navy on Friday called off its search for three American sailors missing since their plane crashed in the Philippine Sea.
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Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his Juventus contract by a year
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AC Milan close to signing Fikayo Tomori on loan with buy option
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U.S. Senate Republican asks tech firms to explain account, content removals
The outgoing Republican chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked the chief executives of major U.S. tech firms Apple Inc, Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc and Twitter to answer detailed questions about decisions to restrict or permanently ban accounts of conservative users and other steps to restrict content or platforms.
Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
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Manchester United go clear at top after Paul Pogba volley sees off Burnley
For this they can thank Paul Pogba, the midfielder crowning a fine display with a sweet 71st-minute winner. This came when the Frenchman won an initial flick-on, the ball went to Bruno Fernandes and he found Marcus Rashford along the right. The No 10 crossed and there was Pogba to smash in a volley that beat Nick Pope via a Matthew Lowton deflection.
Premier League announces 36 new coronavirus cases
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U.S. exempts automated vehicles from some crash standards
The outgoing Trump administration said on Thursday it was issuing new rules that would allow manufacturers of automated vehicles to bypass some crash standards required of conventional vehicles, which would cut production costs.
Nasarawa governor investigates failure of local governments to pay workers’ salary
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Ondo governor makes case for state police
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