en Kenyans arrive home from India, China to follow By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:46:14Z The 234 passengers are expected to undergo quarantine for 14 mandatory days. Full Article
en Covid-19: Kenya cases rise to 621 as 14 more test positive By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:02:08Z Ten of the patients are in Nairobi, three in Mombasa and one in Machakos. Full Article
en South African Airways layoff deadline suspended pending court ruling By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:00:48Z The state-owned carrier has been fighting for its survival since December. Full Article
en Ethiopian troops admit shooting down Kenyan plane By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T05:34:51Z Soldiers say they suspected aircraft was on suicide attack mission at the airstrip. Full Article
en Burundi vote: Violence mars first 10 days of campaigns By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:04:19Z Govt says there were confrontation between ruling party supporters and opposition. Full Article
en SGR moves regional cargo to Naivasha as Kenya revs up service By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:58:27Z All cargo destined for neighbouring countries will now be loaded onto the SGR. Full Article
en Kenya flies in 500 stranded citizens By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T09:27:50Z The govt says it is facilitating those whose travel plans were disrupted by pandemic. Full Article
en Covid-19: Kenya cases rise to 649 as 28 more test positive - VIDEO By www.theeastafrican.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:40:00Z Kenya reports a total of 649 cases, 207 recoveries and 30 deaths. Full Article
en Think the U.S.-China row is bad now? You ain’t seen nothing yet By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:20:06 +0900 The pandemic has ratcheted Sino-American tensions up to 11. Full Article Opinion U.S.-China relations Japanese foreign policy covid-19
en No, Sweden isn’t a miracle coronavirus model By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:18:18 +0900 The country's lockdown model is being lauded by the WHO, but it's a unique case whose death rate is much worse than its neighbors. Full Article Opinion lockdowns covid-19 Sweden model
en How Japan’s post-coronavirus reopening should proceed By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:19:04 +0900 Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's legacy depends on how he addresses the challenges raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Opinion covid-19 Japan's reopening covid-19 in Japan
en Japan’s response to COVID-19: A preliminary assessment By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:20:09 +0900 Will Japan end up in the group of countries that is on the way to successfully containing the virus or in the group that experiences ... Full Article Opinion medicine health covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Shore up Japan’s weakened health care system By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:30:13 +0900 The coronavirus crisis has exposed grave vulnerabilities in the nation's medical services. Full Article Opinion medicine health hospitals covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Reimagining Japan Society New York: A beacon of hope at the epicenter of the pandemic By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:00:07 +0900 The U.S.-Japan relationship is going to come through this pandemic even stronger than before. Full Article Opinion New York Japan society covid-19
en BOJ’s monetary easing lags behind U.S. and European central banks By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:00:09 +0900 Monetary easing measures adopted by the Bank of Japan lack boldness. Full Article Opinion Bank of Japan monetary policy central banks
en Independent cinema campaign meets donation goal By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:50:31 +0900 A crowdfunding campaign to save art houses reaches its donation goal as Japan's film industry grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Full Article Culture Japanese film crowdfunding cinemas covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Japanese taiga drama ‘Idaten’ goes global with tale of Olympic struggle By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 19:00:11 +0900 For the first time ever, Japan's national broadcaster, NHK, will show a condensed version of its famous year-long period drama in English. Full Article Culture television NHK Taiga drama #stayhome idaten japanese drama
en Closed bookstores and libraries remain a challenge for bibliophiles By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 04:00:05 +0900 Japan is a nation of bibliophiles and while bookstores saw a spike in sales as schools closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19, publishers now ... Full Article Culture books libraries publishers covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en ‘Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020’ best moments so far By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 04:50:36 +0900 After 40 episodes, “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020” has gone on hiatus to protect the cast and crew amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s still unclear when, ... Full Article Culture Netflix Terrace House terrace house tokyo 2019-2020
en Yonawo brings chilled sounds to a tense Japan By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:00:08 +0900 The Fukuoka group has released its first major-label mini-album, and is firmly looking forward. Full Article Culture pop J-rock yonawo
en Follow the leader: How COVID-19 could unlock Japan’s giving potential By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:04:20 +0900 As celebrities reveal details about their charitable giving during the COVID-19 pandemic, some feel it could be the start of a new attitude to donating ... Full Article Culture charity Yoshiki covid-19 covid-19 in Japan shinobu sakagami
en ‘If I Had Your Face’ review: Are South Korean women really so obsessed with beauty? By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:58:12 +0900 Published in April, “If I Had Your Face” is a story of gender inequality and lives ruled by the money of men, of impossible beauty ... Full Article Culture South Korea frances cha
en Back to basics: Food preservation techniques for the urban kitchen By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 04:56:18 +0900 Although preserving food can seem time consuming and old-fashioned, freezing and pickling your produce is an easy way to save money and avoid food waste. Full Article Life covid-19 #stayhome covid-19 in Japan
en Tsubasa Endoh overcomes obstacles to fulfill dream of playing soccer abroad By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:00:41 +0900 Attacking midfielder uses the myriad setbacks he has experienced in his career as motivation to succeed in life. Full Article Life U.S. soccer Canada Tsubasa Endoh
en The quest for cute convenience store character sweets By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:30:52 +0900 Sometimes a slight sacrifice in overall “aww” factor is worth it for a dessert that actually tastes good. Full Article Life Lawson Seven-Eleven FamilyMart dessert sumikkogurashi
en Not a sake lover? You just haven’t met sommelier Yuki Imanishi By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:59:10 +0900 At Sake Lovers Inc., founder Yuki Imanishi works with 100 small breweries across Japan to promote their products and connect them directly with consumers. Full Article Life sake
en Compensation may be a matter for the ‘Red Book’ By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:50:17 +0900 A reader would like to know what they are entitled to after being hit by a car while passing through an intersection. Full Article Community accidents cyclists biking legal issues
en Former Springboks scrum coach Matt Proudfoot growing under England’s Eddie Jones By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:53 +0900 After watching the South Africa pack demolish England in last year's Rugby World Cup final, coach Eddie Jones' next step was obvious — get the ... Full Article Sports England Eddie Jones Matt Proudfoot
en NBA proceeding with extreme caution toward potential restart By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:43:50 +0900 The NBA says some players can voluntarily return to their team practice facilities starting Friday, with some very specific conditions and only in places where ... Full Article Sports Miami Heat Orlando Magic covid-19
en Andres Iniesta calls children born because of legendary 2009 goal By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:50:26 +0900 Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta celebrated the 11th anniversary of his famous Champions League semifinal strike against Chelsea by calling two children conceived after his ... Full Article Sports Champions League Barcelona Andres Iniesta
en U.S. Open winner Bianca Andreescu remains focused on becoming world No. 1 By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:19:11 +0900 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu has discovered a powerful tool to compensate for limited training opportunities amid the COVID-19 lockdown as the Canadian teenager remains ... Full Article Sports Bianca Andreescu
en Olympic speed skating champion guilty of sexual harassment By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:39:54 +0900 South Korean Olympic short-track speedskating gold medallist Lim Hyo-jun was convicted Thursday of sexually harassing a fellow male athlete by pulling down his trousers, a ... Full Article Sports Sexual harassment speedskating Lim Hyo-jun
en Ravens’ Earl Thomas threatened at gunpoint by wife By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:44:34 +0900 Nina Thomas allegedly pointed a loaded gun at her husband's head upon finding him in bed with another woman last month, according to police in ... Full Article Sports Baltimore Ravens Earl Thomas
en IndyCar to open its delayed season at Texas Motor Speedway on June 6 By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:00:27 +0900 IndyCar has gotten the green flag to finally start its season in Texas next month with a nighttime race June 6 without spectators.The race at ... Full Article Sports Texas IndyCar covid-19 Texas Motor Speedway
en Taiwanese teams given OK to allow fans into baseball games By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:17:41 +0900 As coronavirus cases dwindle in Taiwan, baseball fans will be allowed back into stadiums on Friday evening, though with a cap on numbers.Taiwan's Central Epidemic ... Full Article Sports Taiwan Chinese Professional Baseball League covid-19
en Table tennis star Mima Ito taking Tokyo 2020 delay in stride By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:32:19 +0900 Table tennis star Mima Ito was disappointed by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, because it took away the chance ... Full Article Sports 2020 Tokyo Olympics table tennis Mima Ito Jun Mizutani covid-19 Chen Meng
en NBA teams starting to reopen practice facilities with restrictions By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:02:52 +0900 The NBA is taking small steps toward a return to normalcy Full Article Sports Adam Silver covid-19
en Baseball fans in Taiwan allowed to attend CPBL contests By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:13:27 +0900 Up to 1,000 fans are allowed inside each stadium in Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League Full Article Sports Taiwan Chinese Professional Baseball League covid-19
en Takehiko Orimo honored with Lifetime Achievement Award By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:57:32 +0900 Japanese basketball legend Takehiko Orimo of the Levanga Hokkaido was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, headlining the first day of the 2019-20 ... Full Article Sports Takehiko Orimo Levanga Hokkaido Kawasaki Brave Thunders
en Katsuhiro Matsumoto forced to hit reset button after Olympic postponement By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:57:13 +0900 Swimmer Katsuhiro Matsumoto is headed back to the drawing board Full Article Sports 2020 Tokyo Olympics Katsuhiro Matsumoto covid-19
en Pandemic sets Japan on course for recession as spending and service activity plunge By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:08:30 +0900 Overtime pay, a barometer of strength in corporate activity, also fell at a record pace in March, data showed. Full Article News Japanese economy Economic indicators covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn in boost for Trump By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:04:44 +0900 In an abrupt about-face, the Justice Department on Thursday said it is dropping the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael ... Full Article News U.S. FBI Robert Mueller Donald Trump Michael Flynn russia probe william barr
en Nintendo falls on dour forecast despite strong Switch sales By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:21:07 +0900 Game-maker sold 21 million of the console units in the year ended March, beating its own estimate and expectations of roughly 20 million. Full Article News Nintendo video games Switch covid-19 covid-19 in Japan Animal Crossing
en Over 100 colleges in Japan aiding students financially in virus crisis By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:30:03 +0900 Assistance includes returning a portion of students' tuition fees and giving cash for equipment and living expenses. Full Article News Internet education universities students surveys state of emergency covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Japan starts handouts to virus-hit firms, with rent relief in works By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:56:51 +0900 Small firms whose income has been halved by the contagion can get ¥2 million and independent businesspeople can get ¥1 million. Full Article News Shinzo Abe LDP Japanese economy state of emergency covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en U.S. unemployment surges to a Depression-era level of 14.7% By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:51:46 +0900 The coronavirus crisis has sent U.S. unemployment surging to 14.7 percent, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression ... Full Article News U.S. jobs Donald Trump covid-19
en Keidanren to suggest four-day workweek to reduce virus infection risk By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:09:35 +0900 Japan's largest business lobby plans to suggest that member companies introduce a four-day workweek as part of efforts to reduce risks of novel coronavirus infection.A ... Full Article News Keidanren covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Only Tokyo residents getting ‘Abenomasks’ despite extended virus emergency By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:16:30 +0900 The rest of Japan is scheduled to get theirs by the end of the month — when the emergency is set to end. Full Article News Shinzo Abe health covid-19 in Japan
en Japan’s hotels in a bind as mild and asymptomatic coronavirus patients opt to heal at home instead By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:39:51 +0900 Despite legislative attempts to persuade mild and asymptomatic patients to isolate in hotels, most cooperating facilities are nearly empty. Full Article News Tokyo hotels local government Yuriko Koike state of emergency covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
en Chinese ships chase Japanese fishing boat near Senkaku Islands By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:33:00 +0900 While it is unclear what kind of chase it was, the Japan Coast Guard ordered the vessels to leave and deployed a ship to guard ... Full Article News senkakus disputed islands China-Japan relations