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Iranpress: World Newspapers: Toyota passes GM in sales in a US first

World Newspapers: Toyota passes GM in sales in a US first

Wednesday, 05 January 2022 20:12

Toyota Motor Corp. has for the first time overtaken General Motors Co. as the US's top-selling car company by annual sales, a change prompted mainly by a global computer chip shortage that dealt an uneven blow to the car business. 203

Iranpress: For first time in 15 months, zero daily COVID-19 deaths in Japan

For first time in 15 months, zero daily COVID-19 deaths in Japan

Monday, 08 November 2021 07:14

According to local media, for the first time in more than a year, Japan recorded no daily deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday.

Iranpress: Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire

Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire

Monday, 01 November 2021 00:11

A knife-wielding man in fancy dress started a fire on a Keio Line train in Tokyo on Sunday night, leaving 17 people injured, one seriously, authorities said.

Iranpress: Japan supports Iran against coronavirus

Japan supports Iran against coronavirus

Tuesday, 26 October 2021 14:16

Japan (IP) - The Japanese government donated a $6.3 million aid to the Islamic Republic of Iran through WHO to shore up the country's capability in containing the corona pandemic.

Iranpress: Another Japanese man dies after receiving Moderna vaccine

Another Japanese man dies after receiving Moderna vaccine

Tuesday, 07 September 2021 09:22

A 49-year-old man received a second shot of the Moderna vaccine on Aug 11 and his death was confirmed the next day.

Iranpress: China, South Korea condemn Japanese defense Minister

China, South Korea condemn Japanese defense Minister

Saturday, 14 August 2021 15:45

China and South Korea condemned the Japanese Defense Minister’s visit to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Friday.

Iranpress: A landslide in Japan leaves four people dead and wounded

A landslide in Japan leaves four people dead and wounded

Saturday, 14 August 2021 03:36

A landslide occurs in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, killing one resident and leaving three others wounded.

Iranpress: Atomic bombings of Hiroshima, facts and impacts

Atomic bombings of Hiroshima, facts and impacts

Sunday, 08 August 2021 17:41

In 1945, the United States deployed a nuclear bomb to the Japanese city of Hiroshima, which wiped out 39 percent of the civilians in the city. This day plays a significant role as it focuses on anti-war and anti-nuclear demonstrations in many countries. 214/207

Iranpress: Coronavirus infections at Tokyo Olympics rise to 79

Coronavirus infections at Tokyo Olympics rise to 79

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 23:56

The number of coronavirus cases at the Tokyo Olympics has risen to 79, organizers said on Wednesday, just days before the start of the major sports event.

Iranpress: N. Korea takes side of S. Korea over its territorial disputes with Japan

N. Korea takes side of S. Korea over its territorial disputes with Japan

Saturday, 17 July 2021 23:15

IP- North Korea lashed out at Japan on Saturday for its claim to a set of South Korean islets in the East Sea, Dokdo, calling it a shameless act.

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