Anthony Kuhn
Stories
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World
Japan To Dump Wastewater From Wrecked Fukushima Nuclear Plant Into Pacific Ocean
Despite Tokyo's assurances that it will not pose a threat to people or the environment, the decision has been criticized by the local fishing community, environmental groups and Japan's neighbors.
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World
In Tokyo, Blinken And Austin Work To Revive Asian Alliance To Counter China
The first Cabinet-level trip abroad of the Biden administration is squarely focused on the challenge presented by China to U.S. primacy. Blinken will also meet with his Chinese counterpart in Alaska.
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Politics
On Asia Trip, Biden Administration Seeks To Restore Alliances
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin are visiting Japan and South Korea, as President Biden looks to nurture alliances in the region.
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Environment
Repairing Damage And Public Trust 10 Years After Japan's Triple Disaster
A decade later the triple disaster, Japan is still recovering from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. Repairing the damage and the public's trust in government could take generations.
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Sports
Female Olympic Veteran Chosen As Tokyo Games Organizing Chief
Seiko Hashimoto competed as a speed skater in four Winter Games and as a cyclist in three Summer Games. She replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned under pressure after complaining women talk too much.
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Sports
Japanese Olympic Organizer Chief Yoshiro Mori Called On To Resign For Sexist Remarks
Pressure is building on Japanese Olympic organizer chief Yoshiro Mori to resign, following his remarks against allowing more female Japanese Olympic Committee board members.
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Sports
Tokyo Olympic Organizers Face Pressure From Volunteers, Diplomats Over Sexist Remarks
Despite the efforts of Japanese and Olympic officials to quash the debate, pressure on the Games' organizing chief is mounting over his recent comments that women talk too much in board meetings.
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Health
Olympic Handbook Details Restrictions For Games During Pandemic
Olympics organizers have released preliminary rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at this summer's games. Among the changes: no cheering and high fives.
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Health
Japan Tries To Remain Optimistic As COVID-19 Threatens To Cancel Tokyo Olympics
Officials are swatting away rumors and reports that the government has concluded that new coronavirus restrictions will force the cancellation of the already delayed games.
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Sports
About 80% Of Japanese Think Olympic Games Should Be Canceled Or Postponed, Poll Shows
With much of Japan in a state of emergency due to the pandemic, public opinion is turning against holding the Tokyo Olympics. But organizers insist that there is no question of canceling the games.