Tokyo Marathon returns with anti-virus measures

The Tokyo Marathon has been held after a two-year hiatus with measures to prevent coronavirus infections in place.
Macron to run for second term
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will run for the country's presidential election slated for April.
S.Korea reports record high of 266,853 daily COVID-19 cases
South Korea reported a record daily high of 266,853 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Thursday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 3,958,326, the health authorities said Friday.
Fatalities increase by 2 from 5 in double crash in southeastern Romania
Seven bodies were found in a crashed helicopter in Romania while searching for a fighter jet, bringing the double-crash death toll by two more than previously announced.
India records 6,561 new COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 42,945,160
India's COVID-19 tally rose to 42,945,160 on Thursday as 6,561 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry's latest data.
COVID - 19: Germany first to contribute ‘fair share’ for vaccine equity push
GERMANY has become the first country to answer a call for wealthy nations to
Brazil's COVID-19 death toll reaches 650,000
Brazil recorded 370 deaths related to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 650,000, the Ministry of Health reported Wednesday.