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Thai rescuers battle floodwaters to reach dozens stranded in homes 29 Sep 2021 - 03:12 pm
Flood victims sit on a boat after they were rescued amid severe flooding in the Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, in this screen grab taken from a video from social media September 28, 2021. Hook31 Thailand/via Reuters
Flooding threat hangs over Thai capital Bangkok 29 Sep 2021 - 02:35 pm
A rescuer uses a rope to carry a victim across flood waters in the Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, in this screen grab taken from a video from social media September 28, 2021. Picture taken September 28, 2021. Hook31 Thailand/via REUTERS
Support for Dutertes declines in Philippines election survey 29 Sep 2021 - 12:25 pm
Sara Duterte, Davao City Mayor and daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, delivers a speech during a senatorial campaign caravan for Hugpong Ng Pagbabago (HNP) in Davao City, southern Philippines on May 9, 2019. HNP is a regional political part
China to launch rocket in 2028 capable of sending crewed probe to moon 29 Sep 2021 - 11:16 am
A model of the Long March-5 Y5 rocket from China's lunar exploration program Chang'e-5 Mission is displayed at an exhibition inside the National Museum in Beijing, China March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
Soft-spoken consensus builder Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote 29 Sep 2021 - 10:22 am
Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo, Japan September 29, 2021. Carl Court/Pool via Reuters
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid 29 Sep 2021 - 10:05 am
Philippine senator and boxing icon Manny
Pakistan to begin vaccinating children 12 and up 29 Sep 2021 - 12:37 am
A paramedic prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine before administering it to a resident, at a vaccination center in Karachi, Pakistan April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File photo
China unveils high-speed drone that can fly for almost 24 hours 28 Sep 2021 - 07:38 pm
A CH-6 high-altitude, long-endurance drone is displayed at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song
Thailand issues new flood warnings from seasonal rain 28 Sep 2021 - 07:29 pm
People sit on a makeshift boat as a man pulls it through a flooded street in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Panumas Sanguanwong
Thai volunteer takes to skies to drop supplies to flood victims 28 Sep 2021 - 03:35 pm
Powered paraglider delivers supplies to residents affected by flood in Sukhothai province, Thailand September 26, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media on September 28, 2021. The Charity Of Phitsanulok Association/via REUTERS
India allows Serum Institute to enrol 7-11 year olds in COVID-19 vaccine trial 28 Sep 2021 - 11:09 am
Students wearing protective face masks attend their class as they maintain social distancing after authorities reopened schools for classes for 10 and 12 after the schools were closed for months due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Ahmed
Japan to end COVID-19 state of emergency this month 28 Sep 2021 - 10:26 am
People wearing protective masks are reflected in the mirror at a shopping mall in Tokyo amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
N.Korea fires missile, accuses US of 'double standards' 28 Sep 2021 - 08:27 am
File photo: A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. Reuters/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
Indian farmers stage nationwide protests against reforms 27 Sep 2021 - 03:33 pm
Farmers block railway tracks as part of protests against farm laws during nationwide protests, in Sonipat, northern state of Haryana, India, September 27, 2021. Reuters/Anushree Fadnavi
Japan to lift state of emergency in all regions at end of month - NHK 27 Sep 2021 - 03:00 pm
People wearing protective masks are reflected in the mirror at a shopping mall in Tokyo amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Vietnam COVID-19 epicentre may have 40% more unrecorded cases - report 27 Sep 2021 - 01:39 pm
Medical specialists wearing protective suits collect blood sample from a woman who has returned after travelling to Da Nang, at a rapid testing center for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outside Hanoi, Vietnam July 30, 2020. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo
S.Korea to vaccinate 12 to 17 year-olds, give boosters to elderly 27 Sep 2021 - 12:46 pm
People rest as they keep social distancing to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a park in Seoul, South Korea, September 27, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
New Zealand to begin letting people isolate at home as it looks to ease border curbs 27 Sep 2021 - 11:51 am
A normally busy road is deserted during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Auckland, New Zealand, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Fiona Goodall

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This handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on April 25, 2026 shows Ukrainian rescuers clearing debris in a residential building following a Russian attack in Dnipro, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / State Emergency Service of Ukraine / AFP) Ukraine says two killed, 21 wounded in Russian strike
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Africa

An aerial image shows a general view of Gao, in Mali, on November 26, 2019. (Photo by Souleymane Ag Anara / AFP) Gunfire rocks Mali districts
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