Olympics: Tradition, fireworks and a moment of silence as Tokyo Games start
Regardless, it marks a coming together of the world with an audience from around the globe and at various stages of the pandemic tuning in to watch the start of the greatest show in sport.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster
With a moment of silence, prayers and anti-nuclear protests, Japan on Thursday mourned about 20,000 victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan 10 years ago.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Biden leads Americans in moment of silence to mourn 500,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths
Biden ordered that all flags on federal properties and military facilities be lowered to half-staff until Friday at sunset to commemorate the dead.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Sarawak heli crash: Moment of silence in Parliament for victims
A moment of silence was observed for one minute in Dewan Rakyat today to mark the passing Datuk Noriah Kasnon and Datuk Wan Mohammmad Khair-il Anwar Wan Ahmad in the May 5 tragedy.
Mon May 16 2016
Japan marks 5th anniversary of quake, tsunami disaster with moment of silence
Japan paused on Friday to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing.
Fri Mar 11 2016
'Obama pulled up his own chair'
A moment of silence ensued as the US President Barrack Obama walked in and faced the 10 Malaysian civil society leaders lined up in front of him.
Mon Apr 28 2014
MH370: Parliament expresses condolences
Dewan Rakyat observes a moment of silence & offers condolences to the family members of passengers and crew on MH370.
Tue Mar 25 2014
Internet 'moment of silence' to mark US school tragedy
Tech leaders and celebrities joined a call for an "Internet moment of silence" to remember the victims of the Connecticut school massacre.
Thu Dec 20 2012