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The distance between Athens and Tokyo is more than 9,500 kilometers; that between Greece and Japan in terms of technological development may well be even greater, with the Asian country having enjoyed a clear lead for decades.

Istanbul must be a candidate for the 2032 Summer Olympics and the Turkish megacity should not give up until that is accomplished, a sports executive said on June 7. 

The likelihood of the Japanese government lifting a state of emergency in Tokyo and nearby prefectures, as well as Hokkaido, altogether next Monday is growing, as the number of new coronavirus cases continues to decline, officials have said.

Fresh coronavirus outbreaks are testing public health networks and the resolve of planners to reopen from pandemic shutdowns.

It will be impossible for Tokyo to host the Olympics next year unless the coronavirus pandemic is controlled. This was stated today by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

They participate in volunteering activities, conduct campaigns to help fight the new coronavirus and raise funds for hospitals, they get involved to support the medical staff, but also for donations of medicines and equipment. They are winners of important beauty contests, and now they are trying to help their peers.

Asian shares skidded on April 21 after U.S. oil futures plunged below zero with storage for crude nearly full as demand collapses due to the pandemic.

Shares fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai and New York stock futures retreated after the S&P 500 sank 1.8% overnight, giving up some big gains from last week.

Japan will begin to pay 100,000 yen (about $ 930) in financial aid to each citizen in May, Tarō Asō, the country's deputy prime minister and finance minister, told a news conference in Tokyo.

The aim is to help all families, regardless of income, in dealing with the damage the coronavirus epidemic has caused to the country's economy.

The Slovenian organisers were supposed to host the world championships for seniors, for under-23 competitors and for juniors, but all events have been cancelled in agreement with the World Rowing Federation (FISA).

The Tokyo Olympic flame has been taken off public display in Japan. And it's not clear when it will reappear again or where - or under what conditions.