News Japan saw a record number of child abuse cases in 2021 amid pandemic
The number of child welfare referrals reached a record high, surpassing 100,000 for the second consecutive year.
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News Shoma Uno admits to doubts with coach stuck outside China due to positive test
Uno was the silver medalist in South Korea four years ago and is regarded as a strong medal contender at the Beijing Winter Games.
News Quarantine period for family members of COVID-19 patients to be cut to 7 days
Due to spiking numbers of close contacts among households in Japan, the health ministry has made adjustments to help keep society running.
Brian Flores says lawsuit against NFL about integrity of game
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News IMF staff cut critical coal language from Japan statement
A copy of an earlier draft stated that Japan should end exceptions to its pledge to halt coal financing and phase out of existing commitments ...
Reo Hatate scores twice to fire Celtic into first place
"It was a big game, we knew the consequences. There was big pressure on us and they handled it," Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou said.
News Asia to remain U.S. focus as Biden plans several stops in region, official says
The official declined to give details of the other stops in the region, which the Biden administration has declared a priority as it seeks to ...
Competition begins at Beijing Olympics under shadow of COVID-19 and human rights issues
Curling got the Beijing Winter Olympics started in front of a smattering of spectators as China tried to move on from the diplomatic boycotts and ...
News Biden orders nearly 3,000 U.S. troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Efforts to reach a diplomatic solution have faltered, with Western countries describing Russia's main demands as nonstarters and Moscow showing no sign of withdrawing them.
News New COVID cases in Tokyo surge past 20,000 for the first time as Osaka logs 19 deaths
The figures came as the number of cluster infections that occurred nationwide during the week ending Monday rose to 1,122 — a record high.