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This electron microscope photo provided by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases shows the coronavirus isolated at the facility.... 30, the World Health Organization classed the variant as one of interest and gave it the" mu" name.... In response, the health ministry reviewed its collected data again....

This undated photo shows Tayzar San on a vehicle protesting against the Myanmar military's coup.... The deteriorating security environment is such that some observers are warning of the possibility of the country descending into civil war.... Meanwhile, Myanmar's once-thriving economy has been sent into a tailspin as doctors and others refuse to work as part of a civil disobedience movement....

TOKYO: Surging energy costs have forced some Japanese utilities to slash their annual earnings forecasts, but they say they have prepared for the peak winter season with adequate fuel stocks and early plant maintenance to avoid unexpected shutdowns. Seven of 10 major regional electric utilities lowered their guidance last week, with Tokyo Electric Power and Chugoku Electric Power forecasting net losses, against earlier predictions of net profits. The utilities blamed the weaker outlook on higher