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Imran Khan to address nation over Covid after NCC meeting 24 Nov 2020 - 08:54 pm
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India bans 43 more mobile apps, including many from China 24 Nov 2020 - 05:57 pm
The banned apps include four from Chinese retail giant the Alibaba Group.
Pakistan's lonely elephant Kaavan packs trunk for Cambodia 24 Nov 2020 - 03:01 pm
Kaavan, an elephant waiting to be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia, is seen during a farewell ceremony at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2020. Reuters/Saiyna Bashir
Japan pauses domestic travel push in two cities as Covid spreads 24 Nov 2020 - 02:36 pm
People wearing protective face masks walk on the street, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan November 19, 2020. Reuters/Issei Kato/File Photo
Australian girl proves a valuable fish friend in shark rescue 24 Nov 2020 - 12:48 pm
Billie Rea, 11, rescues a draughtboard shark trapped in shallow waters by an outgoing tide, before releasing it in deeper waters, near Kingston Beach, in Tasmania, Australia November 18, 2020, in this still image obtained from a social media video. Courte
Shares in world's top latex glove maker plunge as workers test positive for COVID 24 Nov 2020 - 11:20 am
Exterior of workers' hostel for Top Glove, world's largest glove maker, is seen through barricade amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Meru, Selangor state, Malaysia, November 24, 2020. REUTERS/Ebrahim Harris
Australia opens up more borders in domestic travel boost, eyes vaccine 24 Nov 2020 - 11:01 am
People walk past a cafe after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions were eased for the state of Victoria, in Melbourne, Australia, October 28, 2020. REUTERS/Sandra Sanders
Australia airline boss wants vaccine passport for travelers 24 Nov 2020 - 09:03 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 1, 2019, a Qantas Boeing 737-800 takes off from Sydney's Kingsford Smith airport in Sydney. AFP / PETER PARKS
'Alone in the dark': S.Korea's small businesses reel from new virus clampdown 24 Nov 2020 - 09:00 am
A pigeon walks at an empty shopping district amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, November 23, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
China launches robotic spacecraft to retrieve rocks from the moon 23 Nov 2020 - 11:53 pm
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Shanghai airport mass testing staff after virus cases reported 23 Nov 2020 - 08:14 pm
This photo taken on November 22, 2020 shows health workers in protective suits waiting to conduct COVID-19 coronavirus tests on staff at Pudong Airport in Shanghai. China OUT
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India plans to put off parliamentary session due to virus surging in Delhi 23 Nov 2020 - 02:15 pm
A boy wearing a facemask as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus walks past a mural in New Delhi on November 23, 2020. / AFP / Sajjad HUSSAIN
Hong Kong, Singapore bubble delay highlights hurdles to travel recovery 23 Nov 2020 - 12:14 pm
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China tests millions after coronavirus flare-ups in 3 cities 23 Nov 2020 - 12:03 pm
This photo taken on November 22, 2020 shows health workers in protective suits waiting to conduct COVID-19 coronavirus tests on staff at Pudong Airport in Shanghai. China OUT / AFP / CNS / STR
Mainland China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases vs 16 a day earlier 22 Nov 2020 - 10:50 pm
People wearing face masks walk near a shopping complex amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Beijing, China November 16, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
S.Korea mulls tighter coronavirus rules as infections stay high 22 Nov 2020 - 11:59 am
Pedestrians wearing masks walk with umbrellas as it rains amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in central Seoul, South Korea, November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran
Thousands attend Pakistani cleric's funeral despite COVID-19 curbs 21 Nov 2020 - 03:20 pm
Activists and supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) gather around an ambulance carrying the coffin of Khadim Hussain Rizvi, founder of TLP, during his funeral ceremony in Lahore on November 21, 2020.  AFP / Arif ALI
Japan to suspend domestic travel campaign in virus hotspots 21 Nov 2020 - 02:43 pm
An elderly woman walks though an alley at a market in Tokyo's Tsukiji area on November 21, 2020. / AFP / Charly TRIBALLEAU