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China faces difficulties in expanding COVID-19 vaccination drive, official says 03 Sep 2021 - 03:32 pm
A medical worker prepares to administer a dose of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine to a man at a vaccination site, during a government-organized visit, in Beijing, China January 15, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
S.Korea extends distancing curbs ahead of thanksgiving holiday 03 Sep 2021 - 03:12 pm
People wearing masks take a walk amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, July 7, 2021. REUTERS/ Heo Ran
Japan considering easing some COVID-19 emergency restrictions - media 03 Sep 2021 - 01:52 pm
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Fall of Japan PM Suga triggered by criticism over pandemic, failure to communicate 03 Sep 2021 - 01:38 pm
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks to media after he annouced to pull out of a party leadership race at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, September 3, 2021. Kyodo/via REUTERS
Australian PM seeks quicker reopening after COVID-19 vaccine swap with Britain 03 Sep 2021 - 01:15 pm
People in protective face masks walk past the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
New Zealand attacker shot dead after injuring people at mall 03 Sep 2021 - 09:07 am
A screen grab shows police officers working outside a shopping mall following a knife attack in Auckland, New Zealand September 3, 2021. TVNZ via Reuters TV
Philippines' Duterte says medical supplies not overpriced 02 Sep 2021 - 08:31 pm
Healthcare workers hold a protest outside the Philippines' health department, demanding better wages and benefits amid rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Manila, Philippines, September 1, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Xi says China to set up stock exchange in Beijing 02 Sep 2021 - 03:15 pm
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Baby elephant rescued in China after becoming separated from herd 02 Sep 2021 - 02:44 pm
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Thailand cites positive results from Sinovac-AstraZeneca vaccine formula 02 Sep 2021 - 11:53 am
A staff member prepares to open a restaurant on the first day of coronavirus restrictions lift on retail and dining in Bangkok and other high-risk areas to revive the economy, as the country battles its worst coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Ba
India has most COVID-19 cases in two months, worst-hit Kerala in focus 02 Sep 2021 - 11:38 am
A woman receives a dose of COVAXIN coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech, during a vaccination drive organised by SEEDS, an NGO which normally specialise in providing relief after floods and other natural disasters, at an u
Sri Lanka seizes staple stocks to rein in prices; says no food shortage 02 Sep 2021 - 10:37 am
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New Zealand says fall in COVID-19 cases shows Delta lockdown working 02 Sep 2021 - 10:00 am
People queue up for takeaway food as a nationwide coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown eases in Wellington, New Zealand, September 1, 2021, REUTERS/Praveen Menon
Duterte's daughter says she has 'running mate' offers for Philippines 2022 election 02 Sep 2021 - 09:49 am
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Moderna to recall COVID-19 doses in Japan after stainless steel contaminants found 01 Sep 2021 - 07:31 pm
FILE PHOTO: Medical staff prepare Moderna coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to be administered at newly-opened mass vaccination centre in Tokyo, Japan, May 24, 2021. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Hair cuts and dining in as Thai malls reopen after virus cases ease 01 Sep 2021 - 01:32 pm
A person wearing a face shield and protective face masks uses her phone at the shopping mall on the first day of coronavirus restrictions lift on retail and dining in Bangkok and other high-risk areas to revive the economy, as the country battles its wors
In Indonesia, drone deliveries provide lifeline for isolating COVID patients 01 Sep 2021 - 10:43 am
A medical worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) takes a box of medical supplies that is being delivered with a drone on the deck of a passenger ship owned by the state-owned shipping company PT PELNI, KM Umsini, which has been modified as an
India schools cautiously reopen even as COVID warnings grow 01 Sep 2021 - 10:24 am
A teacher gives a lesson inside a classroom following the reopening of schools at 50% capacity for the students of classes 9 to 12 after months of closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a government school in New Delhi, India, Sept