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The coronavirus measures will affect Tokyo and three surrounding areas

Japan Declares Virus State Of Emergency In Tokyo Region

Japan declares virus state of emergency in Tokyo region

UK Finance Sector Unsure Of Post-Brexit Future

Britain's finance sector which is concentrated in The City of London still needs to thrash out its trading relations with the EU

UK finance sector unsure of post-Brexit future

Chinese Sorties Over Senkaku Cast Shadow Over Japan's Might As US Ally

Chinese fighter jet over the East China Sea

China sending military planes on hundreds of sorties in the area surrounding Senkakus has worn out Japan Self-Defence Forces

Observers say many countries have not stepped up their climate ambitions

Dozens Of Nations Miss Deadline To Boost Climate Ambition

Dozens of nations miss deadline to boost climate ambition

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Japanâs Finance Minister Taro Aso readies to ring the bell to start the first day of trading of the new year at the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stocks Close Down On First Trading Day Of Year

Tokyo stocks close down on first trading day of year

AFP News Jan 04, 2021

Japanese markets had a volatile start to the new year as local media reported the government was considering a state of emergency over surging coronavirus cases

Tokyo Shares Sink On Expected Virus Emergency

Tokyo shares sink on expected virus emergency

AFP News Jan 03, 2021

A ban on bars, nightclubs and restaurant alcohol sales went into effect in Bangkok

Lockdowns, Curfews, Alcohol Bans As Nations Fight Resurgent Virus

Lockdowns, curfews, alcohol bans as nations fight resurgent virus

IBT Staff Reporter Jan 02, 2021

Nicaraguan Felix Alvarado stopped South Africa's DeeJay Kriel to defend his IBF light flyweight title on Saturday

Alvarado Stops Kriel To Retain IBF Light Flyweight Crown

Alvarado stops Kriel to retain IBF light flyweight crown

AFP News Jan 02, 2021

A photographer prepares to take pictures of the annual Perseid meteor shower in the village of Crissolo, near Cuneo, in the Monviso Alps region of northern Italy, on August 13, 2015.

Eclipses, Meteor Showers: 2021 Sky Events To Look Forward To

Know when 2021's lunar and solar eclipses will happen.

Athena Chan Jan 01, 2021

Brexiteers claims the EU has held Britain back through onerous regulation

After EU, What's Next For 'Global Britain'?

After EU, what's next for 'Global Britain'?

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 31, 2020

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to draw a line under the tensions of the Brexit talks

Brexit To Take Full Effect As UK Leaves EU Single Market

Brexit to take full effect as UK leaves EU single market

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 31, 2020

Japanese officials have warned a new state of emergency may be needed as virus cases spike in a third wave of infections

Tokyo Tops 1,300 Daily Virus Cases; Warns Of Possible New Emergency

Tokyo tops 1,300 daily virus cases; warns of possible new emergency

AFP News Dec 31, 2020

Logan Paul

Studio Sues Logan Paul Over Controversial 'Suicide Forest' Video, Alleges YouTuber Torpedoed Movie Deal

Years after Logan Paul released a video showing a dead body hanging in a Japanese forest, a studio is suing him for allegedly ruining a movie he was supposed to star in, costing the company millions.

Julia Gabrielle Dec 30, 2020

The coal plant has come under international criticism and even divided opinion within Japan's government

Japan, S. Korea Run With Vietnam Coal Plant Despite Climate Vows

Japan, S. Korea run with Vietnam coal plant despite climate vows

AFP News Dec 30, 2020

Born into poverty in 1922 near Venice in northern Italy, his family emigrated to France when he was a small child.Â

French Fashion Pioneer Pierre Cardin Dies Aged 98

French fashion pioneer Pierre Cardin dies aged 98

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 29, 2020

Pierre Cardin, Fashion's Savvy Futurist

Pierre Cardin, fashion's savvy futurist

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 29, 2020

The Philippines has recorded nearly 500,000 cases of coronavirus

Philippines Bans Arrivals From 20 Countries Over New Virus Strain

Philippines bans arrivals from 20 countries over new virus strain

AFP News Dec 29, 2020

Japan has closed its borders to all new non-resident foreign arrivals from overseas

US, European Stocks End At Records On US Stimulus, Brexit Deal

US, European stocks end at records on US stimulus, Brexit deal

AFP News Dec 28, 2020

People in British capital London are living under tight "Tier 4" restrictions

Russia Marks More Virus Deaths As Nations Roll Out Vaccines

Russia marks more virus deaths as nations roll out vaccines

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 28, 2020

EU countries on Sunday embarked on a vaccination campaign to defeat the "nightmare" of Covid-19, with the first to be immunised expressing emotion after their jab and leaders hailing a milestone in the fight against the pandemic.

Vaccine Campaign Grows Alongside Fears Covid Spreading Faster

Belgium joined a growing list of countries to launch Covid-19 vaccination campaigns, while a new coronavirus variant believed to be more infectious spread further and other nations ramped up restrictions.

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 28, 2020

Ghosn's escape from Japan sent shockwaves through the country that continue to reverberate a year after he fled

Ghosn Case Haunts Japan A Year After Shock Escape

Ghosn case haunts Japan a year after shock escape

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 27, 2020

Number of Covid-19 cases reported in European countries since the beginning of the pandemic

EU Begins Vaccinations To End Covid 'Nightmare'

EU begins vaccinations to end Covid 'nightmare'

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 27, 2020

Badminton world number one Kento Momota (pictured competing in the singles semi-final on December 26, 2020) won the All-Japan championships nearly a year after suffering serious injuries in a car crash

Momota Wins Japan Title To Cap Comeback After Car Crash

Momota wins Japan title to cap comeback after car crash

AFP News Dec 27, 2020

Australian fisherman Joe Paratore displays his catch of the day to customers at the harbour in Fremantle

Australian Lobster Sector Claws Back Trade After China Ban

Australian lobster sector claws back trade after China ban

AFP News Dec 26, 2020

Ma'a Nonu (C) and Isaia Toeava (R) have played four times together for Toulon this season

Toulon's 'At Ease' Ex-All Blacks Nonu, Toeava Face Festive Clermont Feast

Toulon's 'at ease' ex-All Blacks Nonu, Toeava face festive Clermont feast

IBT Staff Reporter Dec 26, 2020

Japan has pledged to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050, an ambitious target for a country still heavily-dependent on fossile fuels

Japan Unveils Green Growth Plan For 2050 Carbon Neutral Goal

Japan unveils green growth plan for 2050 carbon neutral goal

AFP News Dec 25, 2020

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