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'Silk' Star Sei Ashina Dead At Age 36
The Japanese star amassed dozens of acting credits after starting out as a model.
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Japan's Amusement Parks Warn Coaster Riders: Screaming Can Spread COVID-19
Park officials hope the no-scream rule will minimise possible spread of the coronavirus.
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This Japanese Term Perfectly Describes Why We're All Eating Mindlessly Right Now
The term, which means "lonely mouth," speaks to why many on lockdown have been snacking more than ever.
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Watch Honey Bees Cleverly Kill A Murder Hornet
Strangely fascinating.
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Australia's Plans To Get Athletes To Tokyo Olympics 'Coronavirus Free'
Travel bans and health concerns could jeopardise the sporting event scheduled for July.
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Should You Cancel Your Holiday Plans?
From Europe to Bali, heres where you can and cant travel to right now, according to government advice.
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Coronavirus: Australia's First Human-To-Human Transmission Case Confirmed
Comes as health officials say the spread of COVID-19 from overseas can't be stopped.
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Two Australian Evacuees from Japan Cruise Ship Have Coronavirus
Comes after 170 citizens arrived in Australia after being confined to their cabins since February.
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Australians Arrive For Quarantine After Weeks On Coronavirus Cruise Ship
More than 150Australians came home on Thursday after being on The Diamond Princess ship.
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Quarantined Cruise Ship In Japan Became Incubator For Coronavirus
The Diamond Princess cruise ship is the only place where health officials have seen the disease spread efficiently beyond China.
By MARIA CHENG and MARI YAMAGUCHI, AP