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Pakistan imposes mini-lockdowns in Islamabad 10 Nov 2020 - 11:59 pm
FILE PHOTO: Policemen wearing facemasks stand guard at a checkpoint beside the Grand Faisal Mosque during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Islamabad on March 27, 2020. / AFP / Aamir QURE
Scientists watch as China remote glaciers melt at 'shocking' pace 10 Nov 2020 - 02:41 pm
Meltwater flows over the Laohugou No. 12 glacier in the Qilian mountains, Subei Mongol Autonomous County in Gansu province, China, September 27, 2020. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Australia may open borders to Asia as it records third day without local COVID-19 case 10 Nov 2020 - 12:06 pm
People walk through a park in the city centre of Sydney, Australia, November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Shanghai airport worker gets virus; 8,000 tested 10 Nov 2020 - 10:37 am
People wear face masks amid the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Shanghai Railway Station in Shanghai, China, November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song
Nepal to provide free COVID-19 tests and treatment as cases surge 10 Nov 2020 - 09:39 am
A general view shows the urban area of the Kathmandu Valley with Swayambhunath stupa from Ichangu Narayan village, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on November 9, 2020. AFP / Prakash Mathema
Philippines seeks 50 million Covid-19 vaccine shots in 2021 09 Nov 2020 - 02:16 pm
Passengers on board a bus wear face masks and face shields, both mandatory in public transportation, to help curb coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, August 19, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Spell of heavy smog in Indian capital raises fears for COVID patients 09 Nov 2020 - 12:41 pm
Commuters make their way along a road under heavy smog conditions near near the Indian parliament in New Delhi on November 9, 2020. / AFP / Sajjad HUSSAIN
India's Tata launches faster COVID-19 test as cases rise 09 Nov 2020 - 12:12 pm
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'Plantdemic' hits Philippines as demand for greenery grows 09 Nov 2020 - 11:33 am
This photo taken on October 28, 2020 shows pulling weeds from a bed of plants at a park in Baguio City, north of Manila, as a spate of plant thefts from public parks in the city prompted authorities to tighten security and issue a plea for people to leave
Delhi fears the worst amid smog cloud and coronavirus wave 08 Nov 2020 - 11:31 pm
A security guard stands on top of a building amidst heavy smog in New Delhi, India, November 4, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Beijing noodle restaurant remembers Biden's 2011 visit 08 Nov 2020 - 03:42 pm
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Malayalam author wins Rs 25 lakh JCB Prize for Literature 08 Nov 2020 - 03:24 pm
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Thai police use water cannon to stop pro-democracy march to palace 08 Nov 2020 - 03:16 pm
Police use water cannons as demonstrators march to The Grand Palace to hand letters written to the king in Bangkok, Thailand, November 8, 2020. Reuters/Soe Zeya Tun
Festive Filipinos trying to save Christmas from coronavirus 08 Nov 2020 - 11:28 am
This photo taken on November 5, 2020 shows lanterns and lit ornaments for sale during the festive season at a shop in San Fernando town in Pampanga province. FOCUS BY CECIL MORELLA / AFP / Ted ALJIBE
Explosion kills former Afghan TV presenter in capital 07 Nov 2020 - 04:06 pm
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Australia to allow additional 450 citizens to return before end of 2020 07 Nov 2020 - 02:29 pm
People spend their lunch hour in the central business district of Sydney on November 3, 2020. AFP / Saeed Khan
Singapore launches its first 'cruise to nowhere' 06 Nov 2020 - 06:02 pm
Passengers arrive at the departure area at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on November 6, 2020 for
In India, polluted air spells trouble for virus patients 06 Nov 2020 - 05:54 pm
Commuters are seen amid heavy smog conditions and fog, in Allahabad on November 6, 2020. / AFP / SANJAY KANOJIA