Saturday, November 16, 2024

ARTICLES BY YURI KAGEYAMA

To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be “safe and secure” and tried to disconnect the state of emergency from the fate of the games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be “safe and secure” and tried to disconnect the state of emergency from the fate of the Games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Nissan exec says automaker sought to hide Ghosn's pay

TOKYO (AP) — A former Nissan chief operating officer outlined in a Japanese court Tuesday the pains company officials took to hide star executive Carlos Ghosn’s pay, and how they had worried about his quitting for a rival.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares fall as pandemic fears overshadow aid hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and U.S. futures were mostly lower Monday as hopes for more U.S. economic aid were countered by fears over spreading damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher on optimism despite pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday as bullish sentiment persisted despite continuing signs of economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly higher on optimism despite pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday as bullish sentiment persisted despite continuing signs of economic damage from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Global shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan starts 1st day under emergency steps to curb virus

TOKYO (AP) — Japan began its first day under a coronavirus state of emergency Friday with much of life going on as usual, including morning commuter trains shuttling crowds of mask-wearing people at bustling stations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares mostly up on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after U.S. Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike

TOKYO (AP) — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Asian shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Japan starts 1st day under emergency steps to curb virus

TOKYO (AP) — Japan began its first day under a coronavirus state of emergency Friday with much of life as usual, including morning commuter trains shuttling crowds of mask-wearing people at bustling stations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

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