Month: May 2020

Japan's core consumer prices fell for the first time in more than three years in April on an annual basis, as weak oil prices and coronavirus lockdown measures heightened deflation risks. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's top prosecutor resigned on Thursday for gambling during Japan's coronavirus state of emergency, the justice minister said, in another blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose support has waned ... ( read original story ...)

President Donald Trump says a “full” G7 summit bringing together the leaders of the world’s major economies “looks like” it “will be on.”. ( read original story ...)

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prevailed in a high-stakes challenge from Republican lawmakers who sued over her authority to declare emergencies and order sweeping restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)

A foreign journalists' club in Japan portrayed the Summer Games logo as the coronavirus, striking a nerve with officials and prompting its removal. ( read original story ...)

At least 88 people died as the fiercest cyclone to hit parts of Bangladesh and eastern India this century sent trees flying and flattened houses, with millions crammed into shelters despite the risk ... ( read original story ...)

At least 23 people are confirmed or presumed dead after a fire at a TV studio in Japan. Flames broke out inside the three-story building in Kyoto overnight, and nearly 40 people were hurt. Rescue ... ( read original story ...)

TOP OF THE HOUR: — Top Democrats urge half-staff flags at 100,000 US virus deaths. — China lawmakers gather as doubts swirl over pandemic safety. — Japan calls for international cooperation in ... ( read original story ...)

The U.S. has delivered 50 ventilators to Russia as part of a $5.6 million humanitarian donation to help the country cope with the pandemic. ( read original story ...)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause m ... ( read original story ...)

The top Democratic leaders are urging President Donald Trump to fly flags at half-staff on all public buildings when the U.S. coronavirus death toll reaches 100,000. ( read original story ...)

Scotland’s leader has presented a “map” for easing coronavirus restrictions in the months ahead while observing social distancing guidelines. ( read original story ...)