Baseball: Suzuki to be posted by Hiroshima Carp

Hiroshima Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki meets the media at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 16, 2021. The Hiroshima Carp have accepted Suzuki's request to enter the posting system for a chance to move to the majors, officials with the Central League club said the same day. (Pool photo)

Baseball: Suzuki to be posted by Hiroshima Carp

Hiroshima Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki meets the media at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 16, 2021. The Hiroshima Carp have accepted Suzuki's request to enter the posting system for a chance to move to the majors, officials with the Central League club said the same day. (Pool photo)

Baseball: Suzuki to be posted by Hiroshima Carp

Hiroshima Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki meets the media at Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 16, 2021. The Hiroshima Carp have accepted Suzuki's request to enter the posting system for a chance to move to the majors, officials with the Central League club said the same day. (Pool photo)

Canada: Floods And Mudslides Cause Highway Closures In Southern British Columbia

Continuous heavy rain caused massive flooding, mudslide, and rockslides across southern British Columbia on Sunday, November 14. Highways and major roads were closed, thousands of homes lost power, and officials issued widespread evacuation orders.

US: Record-Breaking High Tide Causes Flooding In Carolinas’ Coastal Areas

After heavy rain and potential record-breaking high tides struck the coastal areas of North Carolina and South Carolina, many areas saw flooding higher than usual. Flooding is expected to last throughout this week, and the officials said they would continue to monitor the roads.

Japan's new COVID assessment criteria to focus on hospital capacity

Japan's new criteria to assess the COVID-19 situation will shift focus more on hospital capacity rather than the number of new infections in line with the increase in the vaccination rate and fewer people falling seriously ill, government officials said Monday. The new evaluation system, approved in a meeting of the government's subcommittee on the novel coronavirus response, will also classify the situation according to five levels, up from the current four, to forestall another wave of infections and a crunch on medical services.

Tokyo metro gov't to lift COVID restrictions on eateries Monday

The Tokyo metropolitan government will lift restrictions on restaurants and bars over the coronavirus pandemic from Monday as the capital has seen a steady decline in the number of infections, officials said Thursday. Some 102,000 eateries certified as taking anti-virus measures have currently been asked to stop serving alcohol by 8 p.m. and to close by 9 p.m. The metropolitan government will in principle continue to limit the number of people who can sit at the same table to four.

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in 3Q

Officials of China's National Bureau of Statistics attend a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2021. China's economy grew 4.9 percent from a year earlier during the July-September period, but the pace of expansion slowed.

60,000 homes in west Japan city face water outage after pipe collapse

WAKAYAMA, Japan, Oct. 4 Kyodo - Around 60,000 homes in a western Japan city have been facing a water outage since a section of a water pipe bridge collapsed, city officials said Monday.Some 138,000 people in parts of the city of Wakayama have been affected. The bridge that spans the Kinokawa River is not used for crossing banks by people or cars. In the incident, confirmed on Sunday evening, the two pipes on the bridge collapsed for about 60 meters near the center of the river. The bridge is 546 meters long, with each pipe measuring around 90 centimeters in diameter.

N. Korea fires what appears to be ballistic missile

North Korea on Tuesday fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile in the second such launch in two weeks, with the projectile believed to have splashed into waters outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone, Japanese government officials said. North Korea's latest missile launch came on the same day the country is likely to hold a parliamentary session.

Japan LDP leadership election

Seiko Noda (C), executive acting secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and a candidate in the LDP's upcoming presidential election, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2021, after meeting with officials of the Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives.

Japan LDP leadership election

Seiko Noda, executive acting secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and a candidate in the LDP's upcoming presidential election, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2021, after meeting with officials of the Central Union of Agricultural Co-operatives.

Japan LDP leadership election

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi, a candidate running in the Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming presidential election, speaks in Tokyo during a meeting with officials in the music industry on Sept. 24, 2021. Seen on the right is Japanese artist Demon Kakka.

Japan LDP leadership election

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from L), a candidate running in the Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming presidential election, attends a meeting in Tokyo with Fukushima agricultural cooperative officials on Sept. 24, 2021.

Japan LDP leadership election

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, a candidate running in the Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming presidential election, speaks in Tokyo during a meeting with Fukushima agricultural cooperative officials on Sept. 24, 2021.

US: Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore On Staten Island

A dead humpback whale was washed ashore in Staten Island, New York on September 17. The whale was first spotted floating near Great Kills Park in the morning, then landed in the afternoon. Federal park officials worked on the disposal of the carcass.

Sikh's Members Carry 3 Saroops Of Sri Guru Granth Sahibat At Airport - Delhi

Members of Sikh riligion carry 3 Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture in heavy security of CISF officials at T3, IGI Airport in New Delhi, India on 24 August 2021. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sikh's Members Carry 3 Saroops Of Sri Guru Granth Sahibat At Airport - Delhi

Members of Sikh riligion carry 3 Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture in heavy security of CISF officials at T3, IGI Airport in New Delhi, India on 24 August 2021. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kevin McCarthy Speaks On Afghanistan - Washington

United States House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), speaks with reporters after attending a briefing on the situation in Afghanistan from senior administration officials at the United States Capitol on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Alex Edelman/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Smog Tower To Help Delhi Breathe - India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai with officials visits the construction site of smog tower for pollution control in the capital at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Palace on August 19, 2021 in New Delhi, India. The Delhi Government is funding the construction of the smog tower, which is being built on the directions of the Supreme Court on a budget of 20 crore by Tata Projects Limited. Each tower will have 40 fans and 40 noise control devices and cover an area of 28sq metres. The towers are estimated to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 50 % to 70 % in about a 1 km radius around them. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan's largest Paralympic team formed, gearing up for success

Japan's largest-ever Paralympic delegation was launched Tuesday, just a week to go until the opening of the games in Tokyo, with athletes and officials gearing up for their best performances.

UK: Multiple Fatalities Reported In Shooting Incident In Plymouth 3

There have been a number of fatalities in a shooting incident in Plymouth, UK on Thursday, August 12, and several other casualties are receiving treatment, according to reports. Officials said Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors, and senior paramedics were all sent to the scene.

UK: Significant Emergency Services Respond To Major Incident In Keyham, Plymouth

A significant emergency services response has been deployed to an incident in Plymouth, UK on Thursday, August 12 evening. According to officials, Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics were all sent to the scene of an ongoing incident.

UK: Multiple Fatalities Reported In Shooting Incident In Plymouth 2

There have been a number of fatalities in a shooting incident in Plymouth, UK on Thursday, August 12, and several other casualties are receiving treatment, according to reports. Officials said, Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics were all sent to the scene of an ongoing incident.

President Biden Meets Virtually with State Leaders on Infrastructure

President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with state elected officials to discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden Meets Virtually with State Leaders on Infrastructure

President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with state elected officials to discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden Meets Virtually with State Leaders on Infrastructure

President Joe Biden speaks during a virtual meeting with state elected officials to discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden Meets Virtually with State Leaders on Infrastructure

President Joe Biden listens during a virtual meeting with state elected officials to discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Biden Meets Virtually with State Leaders on Infrastructure

President Joe Biden laughs during a virtual meeting with state elected officials to discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM