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Taiwan rescuers work to bring out last body from wrecked train 05 Apr 2021 - 10:51 am
A damaged train carriage is seen at the site of the deadly train derailment at a tunnel, north of Hualien, Taiwan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
India's daily virus cases soar past 100,000 for first time 05 Apr 2021 - 10:01 am
People shop at a crowded marketplace amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni
Young Pakistanis rush to purchase Russian vaccine as private sales open 04 Apr 2021 - 09:09 pm
Residents sit in a waiting area after getting a commercial dose of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, at a private hospital in Karachi, Pakistan April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Pakistan premier warns of greater COVID-19 restrictions 04 Apr 2021 - 07:46 pm
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (not pictured) in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo
Transport minister to step down over Taiwan train crash 04 Apr 2021 - 07:20 pm
Peninsula
Indonesia landslides, floods kill 41 people; dozens missing 04 Apr 2021 - 05:05 pm
A man wearing a helmet carries his goods through the water in an area affected by floods after heavy rains in Dili, East Timor, April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Lirio da Fonseca
India's richest state says to impose new COVID-19 restrictions, weekend lockdown 04 Apr 2021 - 03:51 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a graffiti, amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on a street in Mumbai, India, March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Easter eggs a symbol of defiance for Myanmar protesters 04 Apr 2021 - 01:41 pm
An Easter egg painted with a three-finger salute, as part of a campaign for an Easter egg protest against military rule, is seen in this picture posted on social media in Yangon, Myanmar April 3, 2021. Photo obtained by Reuters.
Philippines extends Manila’s lockdown on surging infections 04 Apr 2021 - 01:17 pm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his fourth State of the Nation address at the Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo/File Photo
22 Indian security members killed in Maoist attack - govt official 04 Apr 2021 - 12:25 pm
Peninsula
Australia sets national record for virus vaccinations in a day 04 Apr 2021 - 12:20 pm
A man crosses a mostly empty city centre street as people in Greater Brisbane have been ordered into lockdown as authorities try to suppress a growing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cluster in Brisbane, Australia, March 30, 2021. Picture taken March 30, 2
Philippines' defence chief says China intends to occupy more South China Sea areas 04 Apr 2021 - 11:53 am
Chinese vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, are seen at Whitsun Reef, South China Sea on March 27, 2021. Philippine Coast Guard/National Task Force-West Philippine Sea/Handout via Reuters
Floods, landslides kill dozens in Indonesia and East Timor 04 Apr 2021 - 11:29 am
A house collapses after its foundations were washed away as the Comoro River is flooded in Dili, East Timor April 4, 2021, in this still image obtained from a social media video. Courtesy of Janito DF Afonso/Social Media via REUTERS
Five killed as three-storey hosue collapses in Bangkok 03 Apr 2021 - 05:35 pm
A fire brigade member runs away as three-story building collapses in Bangkok, Thailand April 3, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video.
Bangladesh announces week-long countrywide lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise 03 Apr 2021 - 02:58 pm
Peninsula
Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case 03 Apr 2021 - 02:37 pm
Peninsula
Philippines extends coronavirus curbs in Manila, nearby provinces 03 Apr 2021 - 02:11 pm
Police officers check an ID of a motorist passing a checkpoint as the country's capital returns to stricter lockdown measures amid rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 29, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie D
Myanmar death toll mounts amid protests, military crackdown 03 Apr 2021 - 01:51 pm
Protesters gather behind a barricade during a protest against the military coup, in Monywa, Myanmar April 3, 2021 in this photo obtained by Reuters.