Tag: East Asia
Japan to extend virus emergency with safe Olympics at stake
TOKYO — Japan is set to extend a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas with infections not yet slowing to levels...
Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event
TOKYO — The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee hinted Friday that even local fans may be barred from venues when the games...
US, Britain seek new WHO look into COVID origins in China
GENEVA — The United States and Britain are stepping up calls for the World Health Organization to take a deeper look into the possible...
Japan routs Myanmar 10-0 to advance to 3rd round
CHIBA, Japan — Yuya Osako scored five goals as Japan routed Myanmar 10-0 to become the first Asian team to secure a place in...
Scioscia says US Olympic roster fluid, changes with call-ups
Mike Scioscia was planning on having Alek Manoah for the U.S. rotation for Olympic qualifying next week. Instead, the Toronto Blue Jays called up...
US blocks seafood from Chinese fleet for mistreating crew
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government blocked imports of seafood Friday from the fleet of a Chinese company that authorities say forced crew members to...
South Africa shows the complexities of IOC’s vaccine offer
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa has decided to vaccinate its Olympic athletes against COVID-19 with surplus local doses which were about to...
SKorea gains as NKorea World Cup qualifying results voided
SEOUL — South Korea moved atop its World Cup qualifying group on Thursday without kicking a ball after FIFA voided all results involving North...
Thai officials vow to curb risks by fighting wildlife trade
BANGKOK — Thailand is ramping up efforts to curb trade in wildlife to help reduce the risk of future pandemics, officials said Thursday, though...
Canada basketball loads camp roster for Tokyo qualifying bid
Virtually all of Canada’s top NBA players, excluding those who are injured, have accepted invitations to attend training camp next month in advance of...