Japan govt: 70,000 jobs lost due to coronavirus

Nov 9,2020
Japan's labor ministry says more than 70,000 people in the country have lost or are about to lose their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus infections top 50 million worldwide: AFP tally
Nov 09
More than 50 million novel coronavirus infections have been detected worldwide, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1615 GMT on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Etau develops in South China Sea
Nov 09
Japan's weather officials say Tropical Storm Etau has developed over waters in the South China Sea.
Suga congratulates Biden, hopes to plan meeting
Nov 09
Japan's Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says he hopes to arrange a phone meeting with US President-elect Joe Biden, and a visit to the United States.
Joe Biden -- a life's work in Washington
Nov 08

World leaders congratulate Biden, focus on unity
Nov 08
World leaders rushed to congratulate US president-elect Joe Biden, with many expressing hopes of unity and cooperation following four years of explosive Donald Trump diplomacy.
Brazil reports at least 80 election-related deaths
Nov 08
Police in Brazil are reporting a rising number of killings related to upcoming local elections.