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South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19 27 May 2020 - 10:36 am
FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a mask to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) takes a photograph of her husband and child after checking in at Gimpo international airport in Seoul, South Korea, May 1, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest 27 May 2020 - 10:20 am
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South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks 27 May 2020 - 10:13 am
Office workers cross a street during the lunch period in central Seoul on May 22, 2020. / AFP / Ed JONES
China's top virologist warns Covid-19 is just tip of the iceberg 26 May 2020 - 03:33 pm
TOPSHOT - An aerial view shows the P4 laboratory at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on April 17, 2020. / AFP / Hector RETAMAL
India coronavirus cases rise as millions return home 26 May 2020 - 12:39 pm
An airport staff member pushes trollies at the entrance of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, after the government allowed domestic flight services to resume, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (CO
US company trials coronavirus vaccine candidate in Australia 26 May 2020 - 12:20 pm
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South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing 26 May 2020 - 12:15 pm
A robot that takes orders, makes coffee and brings the drinks straight to customers at their seats is seen at a cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, May 25, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Philippines' Duterte says no school until there is a virus vaccine 26 May 2020 - 11:59 am
A couple ride on bicycle on a road in Manila on May 20, 2020. Bicycle sales have skyrocketed with some shops selling 300-400 units over the past two days since the Philippine government began easing quarantine measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 c
Japanese face "new normal" after coronavirus emergency lifted 26 May 2020 - 11:37 am
People wearing protective masks make their way during rush hour at Shinagawa station on the first day after the Japanese government lifted the state of emergency in Tokyo, Japan, May 26, 2020.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview 25 May 2020 - 05:08 pm
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is seen during a joint press conference held with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas 25 May 2020 - 04:38 pm
A woman wearing a face mask crosses a street in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area on May 25, 2020. (AFP / CHARLY TRIBALLEAU)
Japan insect enthusiast puts cricket ramen on the menu 25 May 2020 - 11:41 am
In this picture taken on May 13, 2020 Yuta Shinohara ladles cricket sauce into plastic bags as part of cricket ramen home-cooking kits, at a kitchen in Tokyo. AFP / Behrouz Mehri
Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds 25 May 2020 - 11:01 am
People take pictures of the Imperial Palace, a popular tourist destination, in Tokyo on May 20, 2020. Japan on May 14 lifted a state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus for the majority of the country but kept it in place for top cities Tokyo and
Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume 25 May 2020 - 10:31 am
Passengers wearing protective face masks wait in a queue to enter Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, after the government allowed domestic flight services to resume, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus dise
Melon-aires not required as Japan premium fruit prices plunge 25 May 2020 - 10:31 am
A man shows a pair of melons produced in Yubari which was sold for 120,000 yen (1,100 USD) during the season's first auction in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture on May 25, 2020. Japan OUT / AFP / JIJI PRESS / STR
China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to U.S. sanctions -White House 24 May 2020 - 04:53 pm
US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien is seen on the front driveway of the White House following an interview on May 24, 2020. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN
Girl who pedalled injured dad across India offered national team trial 24 May 2020 - 03:19 pm
Jyoti Kumari Paswan (C-bottom) and her family stand in front of their house in Siruhully village at Darbhanga district, on May 23, 2020. AFP / STR
Wuhan lab had three live bat coronaviruses: Chinese state media 24 May 2020 - 01:19 pm
An aerial view shows streets in Wuhan, in China’s central Hubei province on May 21, 2020. China has largely brought the coronavirus under control within its borders since the outbreak first emerged in the city of Wuhan late last year. (AFP / Hector RETAMA