Japan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean
The move is fiercely opposed by local fishermen and residents.
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The move is fiercely opposed by local fishermen and residents.
The recipient is recovering after the nearly 11-hour operation.
Olympic officials are battling the logical issues tied to a new surge in cases.
There was some one-sided victories in tonight’s qualifiers.
A tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan’s north-east coast.
The country’s refusal to issue spouse visas to partners of same-sex couples legally married overseas has been a growing problem.
More than 18,000 people died and nearly half a million were displaced.
A minute’s silence was observed across the country at 2.46 pm local time, the precise moment a 9.0 magnitude quake hit.
Tokyo’s response to the virus is being closely watched around the world as doubts swirl over the postponed Tokyo Olympics
The latest quake came nearly 10 years after the deadly earthquake that sparked a tsunami and nuclear meltdown.
Tokyo Electric Power said that 860,000 homes were without power as a result of the quake.
All visitors to Tokyo will be required to present proof of a recent negative test upon arrival, but vaccination will not be a condition of entry.
Meanwhile, Florida has offered to host the Games later this year amid speculation that Japan may back out.
Organisers have said they are “fully focused on hosting the Games this summer”.
Tokyo 2020 organisers are insisting the Games will go ahead this year.
The Lions head coach has urged Premiership Rugby to remove its block on players.
The game is set to be played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh in June 2021.
Yoshihide Suga said he is a reformer who will help revive Japan’s Covid-ravaged economy.
The news comes as the EU is threatening legal action over the UK reneging on its commitments made in the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Typhoon Haishen hit the southeastern coast of South Korea with sustained winds of up to 78 mph.
A survivor from the ship told the Japanese coastguard the Gulf Livestock 1 fell victim to rough weather during Typhoon Maysak.
The machine so far can fly for just five to 10 minutes.
It had been heavily speculated Abe would step down after recent unannounced hospital visits.
The 28-year-old should still be available to feature for the national team in 2021.
Most of those backing a delay or cancellation said they simply didn’t believe the pandemic could be contained in time for the Games.
Soldiers, police and rescue workers have been searching for survivors in riverside towns.
The 34-year-old was a popular figure at last year’s World Cup in Japan.
The floods in Kumamoto region have caused serious damage.
More than 75,000 residents in the southern prefectures of Kumamoto and Kagoshima were asked to evacuate.
It was known as a ‘ring of fire’ because the moon covered most, but not all, of the sun
The 30-year-old will leave Saracens after 12 years with the club.
The 32-year-old will be ineligible for the Welsh if he heads abroad.
The legendary former All Blacks out-half helped the Kobelco Steelers to the Top League title in 2018
Organisers have offered up two apps to allow participants to complete the marathons alone, tracked online.
The court ruled that the former employee of the facility deserved no leniency.
A player from the Hino Red Dolphins was arrested for alleged cocaine use.
He is the first British person to have died from the coronavirus.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he has asked schools to remain closed until spring holidays begin in late March.
In some countries, St Patrick’s Day events have already been cancelled.
The passengers will now go into quarantine in Wirral.