Key words : leaders of 15
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Leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations are set to agree on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, on Sunday, without the participation of India.
Ten ASEAN countries, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand have been negotiating on the free-trade zone since 2012. But India is not signing the pact, out of concern about a possible negative impact of low tariffs on domestic industries.
The leaders of the 15 other countries are to agree on the pact at an online summit on Sunday. Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide is expected to call for cooperation in Japan's efforts to expand a free and fair economic zone, including India's participation in the future.
The RCEP agreement is forecast to allow Japan to maintain its tariffs on five items it regards as domestically important, including rice, beef, pork, and dairy products. Japan is predicted to phase out its levies on such imports as frozen processed vegetables from China.
China is expected to abolish in phases its tariffs on Japanese scallops, sake, and distilled spirits. South Korea's duties on Japanese sake and distilled spirits are also forecast to go away in phases.
Under the agreement, tariffs on industrial products are also expected to be abolished or decreased.
Key words : rcep negotiation
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NHK has learned that the ministers of 15 Asia-Pacific countries have compiled a declaration that says they will be open to India's participation after an economic partnership agreement comes into force.
The 10 ASEAN nations, along with Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, and New Zealand, have been negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement since 2012. They are to agree on the pact at an online summit on Sunday to create a huge free-trade zone in the Asia-Pacific region.
But India is not signing the agreement as it has a large trade deficit with China and is concerned about the possible negative impact of low tariffs on its domestic industries.
A copy of the declaration obtained by NHK recognizes the strategic importance of India's participation to create deeper and expanded value chains in the region and to contribute to the development of the global economy.
It also says that the signatory states will start negotiations once India requests to take part after the agreement is signed.
The declaration also says that India may participate in RCEP meetings as an observer.
Key words : rcep trade and
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Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Kajiyama Hiroshi says the government will work to put the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP into effect promptly.
Kajiyama spoke to reporters after an online summit and signing ceremony he attended with Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.
He said the signing followed a joint statement that concluded eight years of negotiations.
Kajiyama said he is convinced the pact will contribute to expanding Japan's exports of industrial and agricultural products to other Asian countries, and also to the establishment of free and fair economic rules in the region.
Referring to India, which did not sign, Kajiyama said he still wants the country to join RCEP given its geopolitical significance and the size of its economy.
He said Japan will do its best to have India sign up as soon as possible.
Key words : more than 10,000 clashed
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More than 10,000 supporters of US President Donald Trump rallied at a square in central Washington, D.C., on Saturday, echoing his claim that there was fraud in the presidential election.
Anti-Trump protesters also gathered nearby, criticizing him for refusing to concede.
The two groups later clashed. A man was stabbed in the back with a knife. Two police officers were also injured.
A video was posted online of fireworks thrown into an outdoor restaurant where Trump supporters were gathering. Another showed scuffles involving members of the far-right Proud Boys group backing Trump.
At least 20 people were arrested.
Trump appeared to add fuel to the standoff on Twitter, referencing a video of a supporter falling after being beaten with the comment, "Human Radical Left garbage did this."
The clashes have heightened tensions as the rift over the presidential election deepens.
Key words : high united states daily tally
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The number of new cases of coronavirus in the United States has jumped sharply with the daily tally on Friday topping a record 180,000.
Johns Hopkins University says it is the eleventh straight day that the figure has exceeded 100,000 in the United States.
Residents in the western states of California, Oregon and Washington have been called upon to avoid "non-essential out-of-state travel" and asked to self-quarantine for 14-days after arriving from another state or country.
The state of Massachusetts said it will reopen a coronavirus field hospital from early December that can house 240 patients.
Europe has also seen a sharp increase in the daily tally. In Italy, the figure topped 40,000 on Friday, the highest-ever. Health Minister Roberto Speranza has added Campania, which includes Naples, and Tuscany, which includes Florence, to the "red zone" regions where the pandemic is deemed severest.
Citizens in a red zone are not allowed to freely go out either during the day or night. Restaurants and shops, except those handling daily necessities are, in principle, barred from operating.
Seven regions in Italy have been designated as red zones including the latest two.
Key words : Italy
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201114_21/
The number of new cases of coronavirus in the United States has jumped sharply with the daily tally on Friday topping a record 180,000.
Johns Hopkins University says it is the eleventh straight day that the figure has exceeded 100,000 in the United States.
Residents in the western states of California, Oregon and Washington have been called upon to avoid "non-essential out-of-state travel" and asked to self-quarantine for 14-days after arriving from another state or country.
The state of Massachusetts said it will reopen a coronavirus field hospital from early December that can house 240 patients.
Europe has also seen a sharp increase in the daily tally. In Italy, the figure topped 40,000 on Friday, the highest-ever. Health Minister Roberto Speranza has added Campania, which includes Naples, and Tuscany, which includes Florence, to the "red zone" regions where the pandemic is deemed severest.
Citizens in a red zone are not allowed to freely go out either during the day or night. Restaurants and shops, except those handling daily necessities are, in principle, barred from operating.
Seven regions in Italy have been designated as red zones including the latest two.
Key words : second lockdown
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Austria will introduce a second national lockdown from Tuesday to tackle a surge in coronavirus cases.
A nighttime curfew has been in place since November 3 and indoor dining is banned at restaurants. But a record number of over 9,000 new daily infections was reported this week.
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced the new measures on Saturday. The restrictions on daytime activities will be in place from Tuesday to December 6.
Kurz said this is the only way to avoid strain on the medical system.
Under the new rules, people will be allowed to go out to work, or for medical needs. They will also be allowed to leave home for mental and physical relaxation.
Supermarkets, pharmacies and banks can stay open, but stores selling non-essential items will be closed.
Schools will basically switch to distance learning.
Austria imposed its first national lockdown in March.
Key words : people in india
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People in India celebrated Diwali, or festival of lights, on Saturday amid concern over a surge in the number of coronavirus cases.
The Hindu festival is typically celebrated with fireworks and firecrackers. People also enjoy shopping during the holiday season.
Markets in New Delhi were as crowded as in the usual year with shoppers wearing face masks. A woman said she was scared of the virus just like others, but she added she cannot help but go shopping on Diwali.
India has reported more than 8.7 million coronavirus cases -- the second highest figure after the United States. In New Delhi, the number of daily new cases topped 8,000 earlier this month.
Key words : johns hopkins
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Data tallied by a US university shows the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infections worldwide has reached nearly 54 million.
Johns Hopkins University says global infections totaled 53,927,158 as of 06:00 UTC on Sunday.
It says the global death toll grew to 1,311,192.
The United States has the most cases at 10,903,890, followed by India at 8,814,579, Brazil at 5,848,959, France at 1,915,713, and Russia at 1,887,836.
The US has the most deaths at 245,598, followed by Brazil at 165,658, India at 129,635, Mexico at 98,259, and the United Kingdom at 51,858.
Key words : shinto
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A rite of passage for children has been performed at a Shinto shrine in central Japan with measures in place to prevent coronavirus infection.
Shiroyama-Hachimangu in the city of Nagoya held the ceremony on Sunday. Kimono-clad children aged three, five, and seven took part, accompanied by their parents.
The shrine asked parents to make reservations to prevent overcrowding.
Those attending were allowed access to a hall. Transparent plastic barriers were used to prevent dispersal of droplets expelled by participants.
Grandparents and other visitors who were not allowed to enter the hall waited in tents.
The parents of a five-year-old boy said the barriers and maintaining a distance between benches allowed them not to worry about being infected.
Key words : myanmar landslide
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Myanmar's governing party, led by the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been confirmed to have won a landslide victory in a general election held on November 8.
According to final results released by the Election Commission on Saturday, the National League for Democracy won 396 of the 476 contested seats in parliament.
The leading opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party took 33 seats. It has close ties to the former military junta.
Other parties representing ethnic minorities won a total of 47 seats.
Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD won 83 percent of the seats up for grabs. That's more than the seats it secured in the previous election five years ago, putting an end to a military-led government that had lasted for more than half a century.
Aung San Suu Kyi has thanked supporters in a message, but has not yet declared an election victory.
The new government is expected to be formed in March of next year. The NLD is calling for support from parties representing ethnic minorities.
Over the last five years, the government has given priority to fostering ethnic reconciliation and revising the Constitution that guarantees the military's influence on politics. But it has been criticized for producing few results.
Key words : anti-government
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Anti-government protesters in Thailand have turned their backs on a motorcade carrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Demonstrators gathered in central Bangkok on Saturday in the latest of a series of mass protests that began in July. They are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and reforms of the monarchy.
Protesters turned their backs as the king's motorcade drove by. They also gave a three-finger salute, a symbol of resistance to autocratic politics.
Last month, protesters flashed the hand sign at a motorcade carrying people connected with the monarchy. But it is very rare for them to use the gesture toward the king's motorcade.
Criticizing the monarchy has long been considered taboo in Thailand.
A 26-year-old protester said she wants the king to know that people are frustrated. She said the government has done nothing despite the long-running demonstrations and the protests will continue until their demands are met.
Supporters of the king have also been rallying, fueling concerns that the divisions between the protesters and supporters of the monarchy will deepen even further.
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