Japanese Postman Failed to Deliver Thousands of Postal Items
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) — A 61-year-old postman failed to deliver thousands of postal items that he kept at his home instead, police said Thursday.
Don Discusses Mekong, South China Sea With Chinese Minister
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai here on Thursday.
China Locking Down Cities With 18 Million to Stop Virus
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities Thursday moved to lock down three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year travel period.
Japan’s Office Chair Race Aims to Go Global
KYOTO (Kyodo) — A unique annual office chair endurance race in Japan, now in its 10th year, is looking to expand its reach overseas this year and aims to ultimately become an Olympic sport one day, organizers said.
Mitsubishi Premises in Germany Raided for Alleged Emissions Fraud
BERLIN (Kyodo) — Multiple premises connected to affiliates of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Germany were raided by local prosecutors Tuesday as part of an investigation into a suspected diesel emissions fraud.
Bloomberg Calls for Trump’s Removal in New Impeachment Ad
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg launched a new impeachment-focused television ad Tuesday urging the Senate to remove President Donald Trump from office.
Outbreak From New Virus Rises to 440 in China, With 9 Dead
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health authorities urged people to avoid crowds and public gatherings after warning on Wednesday that a new viral illness infecting hundreds of people and causing at least nine deaths could spread further.
World Economic Forum President Praises China’s Poverty Reduction Efforts
DAVOS (Xinhua) — China's progress toward eradicating poverty is unprecedented and its effort to promote multilateralism should be embraced by all members of the global community for the sake of common development, the president of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has said.
Yokohama to Welcome New Resident: Life-Sized Gundam Robot
TOKYO (Kyodo) — For some anime fans, it will be the ultimate dream come true.
Human-To-Human Transmission Confirmed in China Coronavirus
BEIJING (AP) — The head of a Chinese government expert team said Monday that human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus, a development that raises the possibility that it could spread more quickly and widely.
