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In-form Japan took a huge step towards World Cup qualification with a 2-0 home win over group leaders Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
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News Japan aims to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill by mid-February
Japan has reached a final agreement with the U.S. drugmaker to buy Paxlovid doses for 2 million people by the end of this year.
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New ozeki Mitakeumi tests positive for COVID-19
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