Head Of A-bomb Survivors' Group: Big Step Forward

Head of A-bomb survivors' group: Big step forward

The head of the atomic bomb survivors' group in Hiroshima, Tsuboi Sunao, says the news that the treaty will take effect is a big step forward.

Tsuboi said the treaty will not lead to the immediate abolition of nuclear weapons, but it will still be a major step towards achieving that goal.

Ioc President: Tokyo Games Going Forward

IOC president: Tokyo Games going forward

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has stressed that the Tokyo summer Games will go ahead as planned. His comment comes amid concerns about the new coronavirus.

Bach spoke at a news conference on Wednesday after a two-day executive board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Abe To Push Forward With School Closures

Abe to push forward with school closures

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the government will push forward with its plan to temporarily close schools and will not hesitate to take the necessary steps to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

The government decided on Thursday to request the closure of all elementary, junior and senior high schools and schools for students with special needs from Monday.