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North Korea says China dust could spread COVID-19, warns people to stay inside 24 Oct 2020 - 12:32 pm
A weather caster of North Korea's state-run television KRT appears on screen in Pyongyang, North Korea October 21, 2020, in this still image taken from video. KRT/Reuters TV via REUTERS NORTH KOREA
Afghan road bomb kills nine civilians: officials 24 Oct 2020 - 11:51 am
Peninsula
Philippines' Duterte promises payment as Red Cross stops COVID-19 tests 23 Oct 2020 - 04:50 pm
President Rodrigo Duterte speaks after his arrival, from a visit in Israel and Jordan at Davao International airport in Davao City in southern Philippines, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Lean Daval Jr./File Photo
Philippines to allow foreign investors to enter country 23 Oct 2020 - 02:06 pm
Peninsula
Malaysian PM to ask king to declare state of emergency - sources 23 Oct 2020 - 02:00 pm
TOPSHOT - A health worker gives a thumbs-up as she stands in a non-contact chamber called the
India PM Modi holds first election rally since COVID-19 outbreak 23 Oct 2020 - 01:53 pm
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses an election rally in Rohtas district of Bihar state, on October 23, 2020. / AFP / Sachin KUMAR
South Korea finds no link between flu shot, boy's death as toll rises 23 Oct 2020 - 12:06 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man gets an influenza vaccine at a hospital in Seoul, South Korea, October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
India's capital chokes on 'severe' smog as farm fires soar 23 Oct 2020 - 11:58 am
Traffic moves on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, October 23, 2020. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
India's richest state invites Tesla after Musk hints entry into country 22 Oct 2020 - 10:01 pm
FILE PHOTO: The Tesla logo is seen on a car in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2020. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
South Korea sticks to flu vaccine plan despite safety fears after 25 die 22 Oct 2020 - 09:23 pm
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Doctors in Delhi see jump in breathing issues amid COVID-19, pollution 22 Oct 2020 - 03:36 pm
People walk near India Gate on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
India has set aside $7 billion to vaccinate the world’s second biggest population 22 Oct 2020 - 03:28 pm
Women wearing protective face masks commute in a suburban train after authorities resumed the train services for women passengers during non-peak hours, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Nihari
No timetable yet for Boeing 737 MAX's return to service in China 22 Oct 2020 - 01:53 pm
Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. July 1, 2019.REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson/File Photo
Afghan air strike hits religious school as Taliban mount attacks, officials say 22 Oct 2020 - 11:55 am
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Top meteorologist ‘ashamed’ of Hong Kong climate plans 22 Oct 2020 - 10:21 am
A general view of skyline buildings in Hong Kong, China May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Thai PM revokes emergency measures after week of protests 22 Oct 2020 - 09:45 am
Food carts are seen on the street during an anti-government protest in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Patpicha Tanakasempipat
Japan's plan to build missile defence system at sea faces mounting costs - source 22 Oct 2020 - 08:47 am
File photo: A facility of Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex is pictured in Kauai, Hawaii, U.S in this photo taken by Kyodo January 18, 2019. Picture taken on January 18, 2019. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via Reuters
US's Pompeo to visit India next week for strategic talks 21 Oct 2020 - 06:33 pm
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department, in Washington, DC, U.S., October 14, 2020. Manuel Balce Ceneta/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo