Japan emperor`s 60th birthday overshadowed by virus fears
(WorldNews Japan)

TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Emperor Naruhito, marking his 60th birthday, offered his sympathy to those affected by the new virus, as concerns over infections forced the traditional gathering of tens of thousands of well-wishers outside the royal palace to be canceled. Sunday`s birthday is a special one for Naruhito, his first since becoming emperor. Sixty is considered a landmark age in the Japanese zodiac calendar. Festivities surrounding the emperor`s birthday, however, have...