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China Asked Russia To Delay Invasion Of Ukraine Until After Olympics -- U.S. Officials
On the eve of the Olympics, Putin and Xi met and announced an improved "no limits" relationship. 
On the eve of the Olympics, Putin and Xi met and announced an improved "no limits" relationship. -
Asia Facing Down Delta Variant Tsunami; Emergency Measures Extended; Fear Factor High
Delta spreads faster, is more likely to infect the vaccinated and can trigger more severe illness, the U.S. CDC says. 
Delta spreads faster, is more likely to infect the vaccinated and can trigger more severe illness, the U.S. CDC says. -
Covid, A Heatwave, Now A Typhoon Threatening Tokyo Olympics
The extended health crisis threatened its cancellation after the host saw a reemergence of Covid-19 cases. 
The extended health crisis threatened its cancellation after the host saw a reemergence of Covid-19 cases. -
Japan Continues To Struggle To Build Its Way Form Under Pandemic
Meanwhile, the services sector was hit by states of emergency but will recover near the end of the quarter. 
Meanwhile, the services sector was hit by states of emergency but will recover near the end of the quarter. -
Japan May Ban Spectators From Olympics
Sources said the government was likely to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby prefectures. 
Sources said the government was likely to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby prefectures. -
Japan Trade Deficit Shrinks 4.5 Times On Year In May On Overseas Sales Of Cars, Machinery
Exports rose 49.6% year on year to 6.26 trillion yen while imports rose 27.9% to 6.45 trillion yen. 
Exports rose 49.6% year on year to 6.26 trillion yen while imports rose 27.9% to 6.45 trillion yen. -
Japanese Overwhelmingly Oppose Holding Olympic Games; Polls
Separate polls showed most of the Japanese public are against the hosting the Olympics this year. 
Separate polls showed most of the Japanese public are against the hosting the Olympics this year. -
Japan PM Faces State Of Emergency Decision As COVID-19 Cases Rise: Sources
Government sources said Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will announce a decision by Friday. 
Government sources said Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will announce a decision by Friday. -
Tokyo Olympics Will Be Safe, Chief Says As Others Call For Cancellation
"We're not thinking of canceling the Olympics," Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto says. 
"We're not thinking of canceling the Olympics," Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto says. -
Hai, Hai, Hai: Matsuyama The First Man From Japan To Win Golf Major
Cool, calm and collected Matsuyama, 29, stares down contenders, missteps to enter Japan history as golf champion. 
Cool, calm and collected Matsuyama, 29, stares down contenders, missteps to enter Japan history as golf champion.
