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New Zealand buys further 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines as cluster grows 12 Sep 2021 - 01:00 pm
A medical worker administers a COVID-19 test at a testing clinic during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Auckland, New Zealand, August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Fiona Goodall
Japan passes 50% vaccination rate, may ease limits in Nov. 12 Sep 2021 - 12:30 pm
People walk in Shibuya shopping area, during a state of emergency amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan August 29, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki?Christodoulou
Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains 12 Sep 2021 - 12:20 pm
People are seen at Beijing's tech hub Zhongguancun, China August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Strong typhoon cuts power, causes flooding in northern Philippines 12 Sep 2021 - 12:00 pm
Damaged buildings and debris are seen after Typhoon Chanthu passed through Sabtang, Batanes, Philippines, in this September 12, 2021 image obtained via social media. Dennis Ballesteros Valdez via Reuters
Australia buys additional 1 mln doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine 12 Sep 2021 - 11:18 am
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China pledges 3 million COVID vaccine shots to Vietnam 11 Sep 2021 - 06:07 pm
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India, Australia call for global action in Afghanistan 11 Sep 2021 - 04:39 pm
FILE PHOTO: A member of Taliban security forces stands guard among crowds of people walking past in a street in Kabul, Afghanistan September 4, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Flights between Islamabad and Kabul to resume Monday 11 Sep 2021 - 02:59 pm
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Typhoon weakens as heads towards Taiwan, not likely to hit land 11 Sep 2021 - 10:35 am
Fishing boats are seen at the harbour as Typhoon Chanthu expects to bring winds and rain over the weekend in Yilan, Taiwan, September 10, 2021. Reuters/Ann Wang
Sri Lanka is running out of money for imports as delta rages 11 Sep 2021 - 10:25 am
File photo: People walk past the main entrance of the Sri Lanka's Central Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka March 24, 2017. Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte/File Photo
Australia's Queensland state warns of possible COVID-19 lockdown 11 Sep 2021 - 10:19 am
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Singapore watching outbreak closely, holds off on restrictions 10 Sep 2021 - 06:53 pm
People wait at an observation area after their vaccination at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination center in Singapore March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy 10 Sep 2021 - 03:32 pm
 A sunset is seen in a resort after the Vietnamese government eased the lockdown following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam May 8, 2020. Picture taken May 8, 2020. REUTERS/James Pearson/File Photo
Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground 10 Sep 2021 - 01:05 pm
(From L) A construction worker, delivery courier and restaurant staff wear protective face masks while working in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, September 9, 2021. RE
Japan's popular vaccine minister Kono enters race for next leader 10 Sep 2021 - 12:28 pm
Taro Kono, Japan's vaccination programme chief and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker, attends a news conference as he announces his candidacy for the party's presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, September 10, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Vietnam prepares troops, warns of floods as storm approaches 09 Sep 2021 - 03:50 pm
A view of debris in the aftermath of tropical storm Conson, in Dimasalang, Masbate, Philippines September 8, 2021, in this still image obtained from social media video. Courtesy of MHARF LUZONG/via REUTERS
Taliban say Kabul airport to restart international flights soon 09 Sep 2021 - 02:51 pm
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Thailand hopes to welcome tourists to Bangkok, top cities next month 09 Sep 2021 - 02:24 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