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Japan
COVID-19 tracker: Japan’s daily case count drops by 2,200 week on week
Japan confirmed 37,438 new COVID-19 cases Friday, down some 2,200 from a week before. New COVID-19 deaths stood at 44.…
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Japan to start fourth vaccine shots for elderly and at-risk groups Wednesday
Japan will begin offering fourth coronavirus vaccine shots next week to the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions, the…
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Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario election campaign chugs along in hybrid mode; Japan to relax COVID-related border controls
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Friday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web…
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Inside a growing movement of COVID deniers and conspiracists — including one Ontario cop — who are clogging the courts with ‘legal gibberish’
As an OPP constable, Gabriel Proulx has sworn to uphold the laws of the province and the country. But now…
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Government clarity needed as Japan eyes border reopening for tourism
The Japanese government is planning to — gingerly — reopen the country to foreign tourists. Successive administrations have opted for…
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North Korea’s fever cases top 2 million amid COVID-19 spread
North Korea on Friday reported more than 263,000 new fever cases, bringing the total number to over 2.24 million for…
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Why is India facing its worst power crisis in over six years?
NEW DELHI – India is facing its worst power crisis in over six years as a heat wave bakes vast…
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China’s international schools struggle to retain teachers deterred by COVID curbs
SHANGHAI – After teaching for three years at an international school in Shanghai, Michael is preparing to break his contract…
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Masks can come off outside when not chatting, Japan panel says
Wearing masks when outdoors is not always necessary even if sufficient social distancing cannot be maintained, with the caveat that…
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The Indian government and its COVID-19 con
NEW DELHI – India is no stranger to political controversies. At least a half-dozen rage in its fractious public life…
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