of ‘Breasts and Eggs’: Not just some elevated piece of literary chick-lit By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 04:59:50 +0900 “Breasts and Eggs” emerges as a triumph of storytelling that champions the power of storge (Greek for familial love) — between sisters, between father and ... Full Article Culture Mieko Kawakami
of ‘One Cut of the Dead’ director Shinichiro Ueda brings teleworking to Japan’s film industry By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:55:19 +0900 Shinichiro Ueda reunites the cast of his hit comedy "One Cut of the Dead" for an innovative teleworking sequel Full Article Culture cinema One Cut of the Dead Shinichiro Ueda covid-19 in Japan
of Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider, pioneer of electronic music, dies at 73 By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:41:17 +0900 The co-founder of electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider, has died at the age of 73 from cancer, the managers of the group announced Wednesday.The ... Full Article Culture techno obituary electronic music Kraftwerk
of Study guides flying off shelves amid coronavirus school closures By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:30:13 +0900 Sales of study guides went up in March, according to news reports. Take a look at the vocabulary for studying at home and sales. Full Article Life Nihongo vocabulary
of Let’s discuss classes in the age of coronavirus By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:40:30 +0900 Universities look at ways to deal with learning during the pandemic in a ready-to-go English lesson that includes questions and discussion topics. Full Article Life Nihongo vocabulary
of 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
of Coronavirus crisis offers chance to update Japanese schools By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:30:13 +0900 The current coronavirus pandemic has caused school closures around the world. While some have been able to make the jump to digital ways of learning, ... Full Article Community covid-19 #stayhome edtech covid-19 in Japan
of German soccer’s clearance to restart offers hope for rest of Europe By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:47:41 +0900 The country's top two leagues could resume play later this month after Chancellor Angela Merkel approved their inclusion in the loosening of lockdown measures. Full Article Sports Germany premier league Bundesliga La Liga covid-19
of 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
of K-League set to kick off as soccer resumes in South Korea By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:34:04 +0900 South Korea’s soccer league will kick off the season Friday, three days after the first pitch was thrown in baseball, in yet another sign that ... Full Article Sports South Korea K-League covid-19
of 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
of German league officially sets date for return to action By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:25:59 +0900 The Bundesliga season will resume on May 16 in empty stadiums Full Article Sports
of Players Coalition seeks federal investigation into shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:01:07 +0900 Sports stars sign letter sent to U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray Full Article Sports shooting LeBron James Anquan Boldin Tom Brady Steve Kerr Ahmaud Arbery Players Coalition Malcolm Jenkins Georgia
of Nightlife resumes in some parts of Japan with lifting of closure requests By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:21:50 +0900 Some customers are returning to restaurants, bars and other shops in night entertainment districts that resumed operations. Full Article News restaurants izakaya bars state of emergency covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
of U.S. ‘concerned’ over shutdown of top Philippine broadcaster By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:08:07 +0900 The United States on Thursday voiced concern over the Philippine government-ordered shutdown of the country’s top broadcaster ABS-CBN, which has been targeted by President Rodrigo ... Full Article News media Southeast Asia U.S. Philippines press freedom journalism Rodrigo Duterte ABS-CBN
of Trump administration emails show top White House officials buried CDC report By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:57:05 +0900 The decision to shelve detailed advice from the nation’s top disease control experts for reopening communities during the coronavirus pandemic came from the highest levels ... Full Article News U.S. Donald Trump covid-19
of 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
of A pandemic potpourri of Golden Week news gems By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:58:41 +0900 As if the COVID-19 pandemic didn't give Japan enough things to worry about, the unseasonably warm winter and resulting lack of snow may spell severe ... Full Article News Golden Week covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
of Hard sell: Japan’s retail sector may need to reinvent itself in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic By www.japantimes.co.jp Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:00:37 +0900 A sea change in shopping habits amid the new coronavirus outbreak could impact marketing and distribution across the country for years to come. Full Article News retail marketing distribution Timeout covid-19 covid-19 in Japan
of Parliament’s act: A motion of infamy By www.monitor.co.ug Published On :: 2020-05-09T09:21:18Z I have spoken to a number of Members of Parliament. Some say, the President “undressed” them before the electorate Full Article
of City Abattoir on verge of shut down due to Covid-19 By www.monitor.co.ug Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:57:41Z Currently, 80 cattle are slaughtered and it is a struggle to find buyers Full Article
of Man accused of killing his wife, two children, arrested By www.monitor.co.ug Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:30:10Z It’s alleged that he strangled his wife and two sons and fled Full Article
of Kenya: A Section of Nairobians to Go Without Water Indefinitely By allafrica.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:03:29 GMT [Nairobi News] A section of residents of Nairobi county will have to do without water for an indefinite number of days after operations at the Sasumua dam were shud down. Full Article
of Africa: Commemorating Smallpox Eradication – A Legacy of Hope, for COVID-19 and Other Diseases By allafrica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:16:46 GMT [WHO] Geneva -On 8 May 1980, the 33rd World Health Assembly officially declared: 'The world and all its peoples have won freedom from smallpox.' Full Article
of Nigeria: Isolation Centres Running Out of Bed Spaces, FG Warns By allafrica.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:54:39 GMT [This Day] The federal government yesterday raised the alarm that many states in the country may soon run out of bed spaces for COVID-19 patients at their isolation centres due to the increasing number of Nigerians testing positive to Coronavirus. Full Article
of Nigeria: How Gates Foundation Helped Eradicate Polio - Officials By allafrica.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:02:35 GMT [Premium Times] In February, PREMIUM TIMES exclusively spoke with Chris Elias, the President of the Global Development Division of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Paulin Basinga, the foundation's country director, on the role the foundation played in the eradication of wild polio in Nigeria and a range of other developmental issues. Full Article
of South Africa: Health Minister Confirms Total of 8 895 Confirmed Cases By allafrica.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:58:28 GMT [Govt of SA] As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 8895. Case Data Full Article
of Kenya and Somalia Agree to Jointly Probe Downing of Cargo Plane in Baidoa By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:50:00 GMT [Capital FM] Nairobi -Kenya and Somalia have agreed to conduct a joint investigation on the downing of a Kenyan cargo plane in Bardale region of Baidoa on Monday. Full Article
of Police Hold Suspect Over Killing of Journalist in Mogadishu By allafrica.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:29:48 GMT [Dalsan Radio] A suspected has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of Kalsan TV journalist Said Yussuf after he stabbed him 5 times yesterday evening in Mogadishu. Full Article
of Crash of Plane Carrying Coronavirus Medical Supplies Shrouded in Mystery By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:15:55 GMT [DW] Kenya has demanded an investigation into a fatal crash of a humanitarian aircraft which killed all people on board. Full Article
of Captain of Ill-Fated Aircraft Hoped to Be With Family By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:22:07 GMT [Nation] Captain Mabruk Islam Sherman spoke to his wife and three children around noon, informing them of his trip to Somalia. Full Article
of Man Held for Killing Police Officer Using Hand Grenade By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:38:25 GMT [Dalsan Radio] Security officers have arrested a man linked with the hand grenade attack in which a police officer was killed. Full Article
of Officials Probe Deadly Plane Crash By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:49:11 GMT [VOA] The Somali government is promising a thorough investigation into the crash of a Kenyan supply plane Monday that killed six people amid suspicions it may have been shot down. Full Article
of Amisom Welcomes the Decision By the Governments of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia to Investigate Plane Crash Incident in Bardale By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:36:10 GMT [Dalsan Radio] The African Union Mission in Somalia, AMISOM, expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of those who perished in the plane crash of 4th May, 2020. The aircraft which left Baidoa, had six people on board and was approaching Bardale, south of Somalia and 300km northwest of the capital Mogadishu when it crashed. Full Article
of Shabelle Media Network Celebrates 18th Anniversary of Existence By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:37:21 GMT [Shabelle] Shabelle Media Network [SMN], a privately-owned radio and TV is celebrating its 18th anniversary of existence to mark the day when the Radio first came to air on 6th May 2002 in Marka, the regional capital of Lower Shabelle region. Full Article
of Somalia Records Increasing Number of COVID-19 Cases By allafrica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:09:52 GMT [Nation] Mogadishu -Somalia's confirmed cases of Covid-19 were on Thursday night hurtling towards 1,000 after 55 more people contracted the virus disease. Full Article
of United States Calls for Protection of Press Freedom in Somalia By allafrica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:24:39 GMT [Dalsan Radio] The United States Embassy in Mogadishu calls on the Somali Government and people to allow and encourage transparent reporting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate the critical efforts to protect and preserve the health and safety of the people of Somalia. Full Article
of 'Piper' calls tune but it's no lament for stresses of buying and selling By www.herald.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:30:00 +0000 "You can criticise a man's wife; never his horse" - The Brother Full Article Horse Racing
of Multiple choice Leaving Cert - and what it means for the class of 2020 By www.herald.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:30:00 +0000 Is the Leaving Cert cancelled or postponed? Full Article News
of Courts Service to increase number of virtual hearings By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:25:26 +0000 The Courts Service is to increase virtual hearings and extend the use of physical distancing in courtrooms to allow more cases to be dealt with in the coming weeks. Full Article Courts
of Some Australian states hold off on easing restrictions By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:54:48 +0000 Australia's most populous states have held back from relaxing coronavirus restrictions although other states began allowing small gatherings and were preparing to open restaurants and shops. Full Article Coronavirus
of Trust teachers: The idea at heart of this year's exams By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 In normal times such a decision - to require teachers to judge their own students for such a high stakes process as the Leaving Certificate exams - would have caused uproar, striking terror in the hearts of many teachers, and also students and parents. But these are not normal times. Full Article Analysis and Comment
of Half of Spaniards to see lockdown eased as toll falls By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:04:01 +0000 Spain's daily death toll due to Covid-19 today fell to its second lowest since mid-March, as half the country prepares to move to the next phase of its rolling back of lockdown measures. Full Article Coronavirus
of Thousands of people mark Darkness Into Light By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:23:32 +0000 Thousands of people have taken part in the mental health charity Pieta House's 'Darkness Into Light' Sunrise Appeal at dawn. Full Article Ireland
of Covid-19 will lead to profound, long-lasting changes By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000 It is almost ten weeks since the coronavirus emergency erupted here, following confirmation of the first case of Covid-19 in Ireland. Our world has changed in the most unexpected ways. Full Article Coronavirus
of Fall in number of people in ICU with Covid-19 - Harris By www.rte.ie Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:01:06 +0000 Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the number of people in intensive care in Irish hospitals with confirmed cases of Covid-19 has fallen further. Full Article Coronavirus
of Limmud conference in South Africa conjures up memories of the past By www.jpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:27:07 GMT At Limmud in Johannesburg I had occasion to listen to and to chat with Denis Goldberg, one of the speakers at the conference. Full Article south africa diaspora limmud
of Prayers in the time of coronavirus By www.jpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:23:38 GMT One thing is sure: we won’t forget how we reached out to God with all the fear and courage and hope we carry in our hearts, praying separately, yet strangely together, on our balconies. Full Article prayer Coronavirus coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus in Israel coronavirus lockdown
of Israeli disinfectant kills 100% of viruses, bacteria By www.jpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:56:45 GMT The Israel Institute for Biological Research developed a disinfectant that kills 100% of viruses and bacteria, and is currently being used in mikvehs in Bnei Brak. Full Article health Coronavirus clean
of New tech brings testimonies to Life 75 years after end of World War II By www.jpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:31:12 GMT Specially updated edition of acclaimed book ‘Witness’ uses embedded barcodes connecting to video testimony of 75 Holocaust survivors, rescuers or WWII liberators. Full Article Israel Holocaust United States world war ii Best Products