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US military puts marines in lockdown following coronavirus outbreak on Japan bases

Jul 13, 2020 09:43

American military personnel in two US bases in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan have been put under lockdown after dozens of forces tested positive for COVID-19.
Russia ‘successfully completes’ human testing of COVID-19 vaccine + World updates

Jul 12, 2020 07:09

A Russian research center says it has successfully completed the clinical trials of the world’s first coronavirus vaccine on humans, and scientists in China and Thailand are also racing to start new phases in developing their own potential vaccines for COVID-19.
US State Department okays possible $23 bln sale of F-35s to Japan

Jul 10, 2020 03:01

The United States has approved the possible sale of 105 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Japan worth approximately $23 billion.
Japan warns of more rain as death toll from flooding hits 50

Jul 07, 2020 04:48

Japan has warned of more heavy rain on the Southwestern Island of Kyushu as the death toll in flood-hit areas reaches at least 50, with more than a dozen people reported missing.
Iran Sympathizes with Japan over Flood, Landslide Deaths

Jul 06, 2020 04:56

Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed sympathy with Japan over recent deaths and damages from floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
Nearly 40 feared dead as torrential rains hit Japan

Jul 06, 2020 03:05

Nearly 40 people were feared dead as torrential rains continued to hit Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu, with river banks at risk of bursting on Monday morning and new evacuation orders put in place.
16 dead in Japan as heavy rain triggers floods, mudslides: Media

Jul 05, 2020 06:15

At least 16 people are dead after torrential rain in Japan triggered massive floods and mudslides, local media said Sunday, as rescue workers sift through debris in search of a dozen missing.
Rains pound southern Japan causing floods

Jul 04, 2020 05:58

Japan is sending thousands of troops to join rescue operations on the southern island of Kyushu, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday (July 4), after 13 people went missing in unprecedented torrential rains that threaten floods and landslides.
Japan confirms cancellation of US missile system deployment

Jun 25, 2020 08:22

Japan’s government has confirmed the cancellation of a plan to deploy a multibillion-dollar US anti-missile system in the country, amid pressure from local residents complaining about the health risks posed by the project.
Japan ‘can’t move ahead’ with US missile defense system: PM Shinzo Abe

Jun 17, 2020 01:45

Japan “can't move ahead” with a costly US missile defense system, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, throwing his support behind a decision to suspend deployment of the controversial program.