Japan’s leader vows to press ahead with Olympics
Decision flies in the face of surging Covid infections and widespread public disapproval
18 January 2021 - 15:32
Tokyo — Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide vowed on Monday to forge ahead with preparations to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer, in the face of growing public opposition as Japan battles a surge in coronavirus infections.
Suga faces heightened scrutiny after Kono Taro, his administrative & reform minister, told Reuters last week that the Games may not go ahead as planned, becoming the first cabinet member to voice doubt over their staging...
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