North Korea says 4th recent test involved anti-aircraft missile By Hyung-jin Kim The Associated Press Posted September 30, 2021 10:24 pm View image in full screen People watch a TV screen showing a news program reporting about North Korea's missile launch at a train station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. AP Photo/Lee Jin-man comments Leave a comment…
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North Korea says it tested new hypersonic missile that may be nuclear capable
North Korea says it tested new hypersonic missile that may be nuclear capable By Kim Tong-hyung The Associated Press Posted September 29, 2021 2:10 am View image in full screen People watch a TV screen showing a news program reporting about North Korea's missile launch at a train station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. North Korea said…
Reports of violations as Russians vote in three-day parliamentary election
Reports of violations as Russians vote in three-day parliamentary election By Jim Heintz The Associated Press Posted September 18, 2021 9:51 am View image in full screen Russia holds legislative elections on 17-19 September 2021 . Photo by Alexander RyuminTASS via Getty Images comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Konshens Reveals What He Learned From Cardi B After Their Collab
Konshens says collaborating with Cardi B taught him something important as an artiste. Since 2005 Konshens has been churning out the hits. He built a significant fanbase in Japan before becoming a household name in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. Even as his career kept rising in 2017, he recalls learning an invaluable lesson from a young artist who was…
Tokyo Paralympics to be held amid ‘very difficult’ COVID-19 surge, organizers warn
Tokyo Paralympics to be held amid ‘very difficult’ COVID-19 surge, organizers warn By Ju-min Park Reuters Posted August 20, 2021 3:01 am Updated August 20, 2021 3:02 am 2:28 Canada’s golden goodbye to the Tokyo Olympics WATCH: Canada's golden goodbye to the Tokyo Olympics – Aug 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Toyota slashing production by 40% to 60% due to COVID-19, supply issues
Toyota slashing production by 40% to 60% due to COVID-19, supply issues By Yuri Kageyama The Associated Press Posted August 19, 2021 12:09 pm Updated August 19, 2021 2:43 pm 3:14 Consumer Matters: Computer chip shortage affects new car supply Global's Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa tells us how a shortage of computer chips is creating a shortage…
Japanese prime minister’s support drops to record low as Olympics close, survey finds
Japanese prime minister’s support drops to record low as Olympics close, survey finds By Staff Reuters Posted August 9, 2021 12:07 am 2:05 Beyond the Podium: Canada’s next generation of Olympians raising the bar WATCH ABOVE: Beyond the Podium: Canada's next generation of Olympians raising the bar comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Teen skaters from Japan, Britain win debut Olympic skateboard park medals in Tokyo
Teen skaters from Japan, Britain win debut Olympic skateboard park medals in Tokyo By Mari Saito Reuters Posted August 4, 2021 1:42 am 2:23 Next generation of skater girls inspired by teen Olympians WATCH: Next generation of skater girls inspired by teen Olympians comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Japan to only hospitalize seriously ill COVID-19 cases as medical system strains
Japan to only hospitalize seriously ill COVID-19 cases as medical system strains By Linda Sieg and Tim Kelly Reuters Posted August 3, 2021 1:13 am 0:36 Tokyo’s spike in COVID-19 cases ‘not a problem’ for Olympics: Japan PM WATCH: Tokyo's spike in COVID-19 cases 'not a problem' for Olympics: Japan PM comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
First fan-less Olympics: What is the impact on athletes?
First fan-less Olympics: What is the impact on athletes? By Saba Aziz Global News Posted July 31, 2021 3:26 pm View image in full screen The 100m women's semi-finals inside the empty stadium due to COVID-19 . Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 infections hit record high as Olympics continue
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 infections hit record high as Olympics continue By Staff Reuters Posted July 31, 2021 12:20 pm Updated July 31, 2021 12:21 pm View image in full screen People take pictures of Olympics rings on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Fans have been barred from most Olympic events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which also…
Tokyo heading towards ‘explosive expansion’ in COVID-19 cases as Olympics continue
Tokyo heading towards ‘explosive expansion’ in COVID-19 cases as Olympics continue By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 29, 2021 7:50 am Updated July 29, 2021 2:58 pm WATCH: Protesters continue push for Tokyo Olympics cancellation as COVID-19 cases surge comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Wednesday, Thursday at Tokyo Olympics
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Wednesday, Thursday at Tokyo Olympics By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 29, 2021 4:20 am Updated July 29, 2021 4:51 am View image in full screen An exhausted Hillary Janssens collapses backward into the arms of an equally spent Caileigh Filmer after the Canadian duo won the bronze in the…
8.2-magnitude earthquake off Alaska Peninsula sparks tsunami watch for Hawaii
8.2-magnitude earthquake off Alaska Peninsula sparks tsunami watch for Hawaii By Staff Reuters Posted July 29, 2021 3:51 am Updated July 29, 2021 3:57 am View image in full screen The approximate location of a 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Alaska on July 28, 2021. U.S. Geological Survey comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Will the Olympics set the world back in its fight against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Will the Olympics set the world back in its fight against COVID-19? Experts weigh in By Aaron D'Andrea Global News Posted July 28, 2021 11:42 am 0:58 Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases WATCH: Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases. comments Leave a comment…
Tokyo sets new record in COVID-19 cases with Olympics underway
Tokyo sets new record in COVID-19 cases with Olympics underway By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 28, 2021 7:26 am Updated July 28, 2021 11:28 am 0:58 Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases WATCH: Tokyo residents express concerns as city sees 2nd straight day of record COVID-19 cases…
Tokyo governor urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccines as cases surge
Tokyo governor urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccines as cases surge By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 28, 2021 3:15 am 0:36 Tokyo’s spike in COVID-19 cases ‘not a problem’ for Olympics: Japan PM WATCH: Tokyo's spike in COVID-19 cases 'not a problem' for Olympics: Japan PM comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Tokyo records new high in COVID-19 cases days after 2020 Olympics begin
Tokyo records new high in COVID-19 cases days after 2020 Olympics begin By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 27, 2021 7:24 am Updated July 27, 2021 1:10 pm 0:36 Tokyo’s spike in COVID-19 cases ‘not a problem’ for Olympics: Japan PM WATCH: Tokyo's spike in COVID-19 cases 'not a problem' for Olympics: Japan PM comments Leave…
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Monday, Tuesday at Tokyo Olympics
While you were sleeping: How Canada performed Monday, Tuesday at Tokyo Olympics By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 27, 2021 4:22 am Updated July 27, 2021 5:16 am View image in full screen Members of team Canada pose for photographs after a softball game against Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama,…
Canada wins bronze medal in softball at Tokyo Olympics, defeating Mexico 3-2
Canada wins bronze medal in softball at Tokyo Olympics, defeating Mexico 3-2 By Sean Boynton Global News Posted July 27, 2021 1:53 am Updated July 27, 2021 3:21 am View image in full screen Members of team Canada celebrate after defeating Mexico in a softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan…
13-year-old Momiji Nishiya wins Olympic skateboarding gold for Japan
13-year-old Momiji Nishiya wins Olympic skateboarding gold for Japan By Mari Saito Reuters Posted July 26, 2021 11:37 am View image in full screen Momiji Nishiya of Team Japan competes during the Women's Street Final on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Urban Sports Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images comments…
IN PHOTOS: Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes compete in fan-free stadiums amid COVID-19
IN PHOTOS: Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes compete in fan-free stadiums amid COVID-19 By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted July 25, 2021 2:22 pm 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators – Jul 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Tokyo sees new 6-month high in COVID-19 cases day before Olympics open
Tokyo sees new 6-month high in COVID-19 cases day before Olympics open By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press Posted July 22, 2021 7:27 am 2:23 Women to watch as Team Canada scores early Olympic success in Tokyo WATCH: Women to watch as Team Canada scores early Olympic success in Tokyo. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
COVID-19 bubble around Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village is now ‘broken’: expert
COVID-19 bubble around Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village is now ‘broken’: expert By Rocky Swift Reuters Posted July 20, 2021 2:56 am 2:30 Team Canada names flag-bearers for Tokyo Olympic Games WATCH: Team Canada names flag-bearers for Tokyo Olympic Games comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on…
Toyota says it won’t run Olympic ads in Japan amid COVID-19 safety concerns
Toyota says it won’t run Olympic ads in Japan amid COVID-19 safety concerns By Tim Kelly Reuters Posted July 19, 2021 3:52 pm Updated July 19, 2021 3:57 pm 4:35 Final countdown to Tokyo Olympics riddled with uncertainty Global News Europe bureau chief Crystal Goomansingh talks about a major Olympic sponsor's decision to pull TV ads, plus new…
Influencer Sophia Cheung dies while trying to take waterfall selfie in Hong Kong park
Influencer Sophia Cheung dies while trying to take waterfall selfie in Hong Kong park By Chris Jancelewicz Global News Posted July 19, 2021 12:30 pm View image in full screen Sophia Cheung poses in a photo posted to her Instagram account, dated March 18, 2021. Sophia Cheung/Instagram comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Three more cases of COVID-19 reported among athletes, Tokyo Olympic officials say
Three more cases of COVID-19 reported among athletes, Tokyo Olympic officials say By Staff Reuters Posted July 18, 2021 12:00 am Updated July 18, 2021 12:01 am comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email Send this page to someone via email more…
First COVID-19 case confirmed at Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, raising alarms
First COVID-19 case confirmed at Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village, raising alarms By Staff Reuters Posted July 17, 2021 1:45 am Updated July 17, 2021 1:47 am 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators – Jul 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
COVID-19 outbreaks among Olympic teams in Tokyo spark concern as Games near
COVID-19 outbreaks among Olympic teams in Tokyo spark concern as Games near By Ju-min Park, Eimi Yamamitsu and Antoni Slodkowski Reuters Posted July 16, 2021 3:09 am 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators – Jul 8, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Tokyo reports most COVID-19 cases in 6 months as athletes arrive for Olympics
Tokyo reports most COVID-19 cases in 6 months as athletes arrive for Olympics By Ju-min Park and Antoni Slodkowski Reuters Posted July 14, 2021 9:53 am 2:01 Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators WATCH: Lack of athletic support: Olympians to compete without spectators. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item…