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AP PHOTOS: Savoring lucky Lunar New Year's eve dish at home

Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities

Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan beginning Friday as the country widens COVID-19 restrictions due to the omicron variant, which has caused cases to surge to new highs in metropolitan areas

Japan widens virus curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge

Tokyo and a dozen other areas in Japan will face new coronavirus restrictions effective Friday, with local leaders shortening hours for restaurants, as omicron cases hit a record high in the capital

For 'ice wine' vintners, frigid temps are reason to rejoice

While the vast majority of New Yorkers are hunkering down to ride out frigid temperatures and snow blasts from the latest winter storm, others are seizing on the opportunity to

US shoppers find some groceries scarce due to virus, weather

Shortages at U.S. grocery stores have grown more acute in recent weeks

Italy targets the unvaccinated with new virus restrictions

Italy is targeting the unvaccinated with a host of new coronavirus restrictions As of Monday, proof of vaccination or a recent infection is required to access public transport, coffee shops, hotels, gyms and other everyday activities

Japan asks US forces to stay on base as COVID-19 cases jump

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has asked that the U.S. military in Japan stay inside its bases to prevent the further spread of COVID-19

In locked down Chinese city, some complain food hard to get

Residents of the Chinese city of Xi’an are enduring a strict coronavirus lockdown, with business owners suffering yet more closures and some people complaining of difficulties finding food

Omicron's New Year's cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022

Muted New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world ushered in the fourth calendar year framed by the global Covid-19 pandemic