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Southeast Asia detects mutated virus strain sweeping the world 17 Aug 2020 - 02:16 pm
A police officer checks a bicycle rider's quarantine pass at a checkpoint placed amid the reimposed strict lockdown to curb coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Manila, Philippines, August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Philippines reports 3,420 new coronavirus cases, 65 deaths 16 Aug 2020 - 08:46 pm
In this photo taken on August 12, 2020, a resident walks past jeepneys serving as temporary homes parked along a road in Manila. FOCUS by Ron LOPEZ / AFP / Ted ALJIBE
Modi promises locally-made Covid-19 vaccine for all Indians 16 Aug 2020 - 08:39 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Australia close to deal to make vaccine, health minister says 16 Aug 2020 - 08:35 pm
Medical staff prepare to take a swab at a drive-through testing clinic in Melbourne on August 13, 2020. Australia's virus-hit Victoria state reported a major drop in new coronavirus cases on August 13, but officials warned against complacency amid a
New Zealand's COVID-19 outbreak grows, as Australian cases ease 16 Aug 2020 - 07:02 pm
A health worker takes details at a COVID-19 testing station setup at Eden Park, National Sports Stadium, in Auckland on August 14, 2020.  / AFP / DAVID ROWLAND
India sends team to Mauritius to assist in oil spill 16 Aug 2020 - 03:18 pm
A view shows Japanese bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio as it begins to break apart, after it ran aground on a reef in Mauritius, in this August 15, 2020 satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies. Satellite image ?2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUT
Husband punches shark to save wife in Australian shark attack 15 Aug 2020 - 05:38 pm
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South Korea tightens curbs in capital to control virus surge 15 Aug 2020 - 12:08 pm
Members of conservative civic groups take part in an anti-government protest, as concerns over a fresh wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases grow, in central Seoul, South Korea, August 15, 2020. (REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji)
Keeps out rain and COVID-19, Seoul tries smart bus shelter to fight virus 14 Aug 2020 - 04:57 pm
A woman wears a mask inside a glass-covered bus stop in which a thermal imaging camera, UV sterilizer, air conditioner, CCTV and digital signage are set, to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in Seoul, South Korea, August 14, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran
Philippines postpones start of classes amid rising infections 14 Aug 2020 - 02:19 pm
Mannequins wearing personal protective equipment are displayed outside a shop selling scrub suits, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Manila, Philippines August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Ship owner says will handle Mauritius oil spill compensation 'sincerely' 14 Aug 2020 - 02:01 pm
TOPSHOT - This August 12, 2020, handout satellite image obtained courtesy of Maxar Technologies shows an overview of the MV Wahashio shipwreck off the coast of Mauritius. AFP PHOTO / Satellite image ©2020 Maxar Technologies
Amazon launches online pharmacy in India 14 Aug 2020 - 01:15 pm
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Ardern extends Auckland lockdown for 12 days to contain virus 14 Aug 2020 - 01:03 pm
The normally busy central motorway interchange is deserted mid-morning in Auckland, New Zealand on August 14, 2020. Auckland on August 14, 2020.  / AFP / DAVID ROWLAND
Singapore not ‘in a hurry’ to ban plastic bags, Minister Says 14 Aug 2020 - 12:51 pm
A man jogs along the Singapore River, as the financial business district is seen in the background, in Singapore on August 11, 2020. / AFP / Roslan RAHMAN
"Inexcusable": Australian inquiry blasts officials over cruise ship that spread COVID 14 Aug 2020 - 12:47 pm
FILE PHOTO: Princess Cruises-owned Ruby Princess is pictured docked at Circular Quay during the disembarkation of passengers in Sydney, Australia, March 19, 2020. /Dean Lewins/via REUTERS
Vietnam to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine 14 Aug 2020 - 11:42 am
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South Korean doctors strike over training plan as virus cases spike 14 Aug 2020 - 11:30 am
Health workers wearing protective clothing receive people at a temporary COVID-19 coronavirus testing station near Namdaemun (background), a 600-year-old gate listed as South Korea's number one national treasure, in Seoul on August 10, 2020. / AFP / Jung
North Korea lifts lockdown in town after suspected coronavirus case 14 Aug 2020 - 11:24 am
This picture taken on August 13, 2020 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 14, 2020 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking during a meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang/AF