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Indian PM offers help to cyclone stricken Kolkata, Bangladesh counts cost 22 May 2020 - 12:51 pm
NEW DELHI, INDIA - MAY 18: ndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R), wearing a face mask as as a preventive measure against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, chairs a meeting to review the response measures against cyclone ‘Amphan’ developing in the Bay
Cyclone kills at least 82 in India, Bangladesh, causes widespread flooding 21 May 2020 - 02:50 pm
A woman salvages items from her house damaged by cyclone Amphan in Midnapore, West Bengal, on May 21, 2020.  / AFP / Dibyangshu SARKAR
Robot dog on virus park patrol in Singapore 21 May 2020 - 01:52 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 8, 2020, a man jogs past a four-legged robot called Spot, which broadcasts a recorded message reminding people to observe safe distancing as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, durin
'Insensitive' Japan Olympic coronavirus logo pulled after row 21 May 2020 - 12:34 pm
This picture taken on May 21, 2020 in Tokyo shows the cover design of Number 1 Shimbun, the monthly magazine for members of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, which was designed by Andrew Pothecary. / AFP / Kazuhiro NOGI /
China vaccine maker inks Canada deal to develop second shot 21 May 2020 - 12:33 pm
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Lockdown over, Pakistan's COVID-19 deaths, infections tick higher 21 May 2020 - 12:21 pm
People shop at a market ahead of the Muslim Eid al-Fitr festival in Karachi on May 20, 2020. AFP / Asif HASSAN /
Airlines caught unawares as India allows local flights to resume 21 May 2020 - 12:11 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 8, 2020 airplanes are seen at the Indira Gandhi International airport apron during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi.  / AFP / Prakash SI
China's top political meetings open with minute's silence for virus victims 21 May 2020 - 12:09 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping greets officials wearing face masks following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak as he arrives for the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People
Indonesia reports 973 new coronavirus cases, biggest daily jump 21 May 2020 - 12:03 pm
A medical staff member waits to take a swab sample from a citizen amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Jakarta, Indonesia May 20, 2020. Antara Foto/Muhammad Adimaja
Cyclone swamps parts of India, Bangladesh, evacuations keep death toll down 21 May 2020 - 11:56 am
A bus damaged by a fallen tree due to Cyclone Amphan, is seen in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, May 21, 2020, in this still image from video. ANI via REUTERS
Indonesia's COVID-19 battle faces crucial test over Eid holiday 21 May 2020 - 11:47 am
Indonesian police order some motorists who could not provide required travel documents to return at a check point in Bandung, West Java on May 20, 2020, during a partial lockdown amid concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic as the government issued
Look, no hands! Thai mall puts pedals in lifts to keep coronavirus at bay 20 May 2020 - 05:19 pm
Modified lift switches are seen at a shopping mall after the Thai government eased isolation measures, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand May 20, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
India air travel to resume after two-month pandemic shutdown: Minister 20 May 2020 - 03:32 pm
In this file photo taken on May 8, 2020 airplanes are seen at the Indira Gandhi International airport apron during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in New Delhi.AFP / Prakash SINGH
Pakistani legislator dies from COVID-19, as highest daily toll recorded 20 May 2020 - 03:10 pm
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Coronavirus behaving differently in China's northeast clusters, expert says 20 May 2020 - 02:35 pm
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Cry hard with a vengeance: Chinese woman sends tonne of onions to ex 20 May 2020 - 11:36 am
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Heavy rains in India and Bangladesh as super cyclone bears down 20 May 2020 - 09:40 am
Men walk past as waves hit a breakwater at Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai on May 19, 2020, as Cyclone Amphan barrels towards India's eastern coast. / AFP / Arun SANKAR
Indonesia's capital extends coronavirus measures until June 4 19 May 2020 - 03:21 pm
Police officers stop a number of vehicles passing at the entrance to the Merak Port in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia on May 19, 2020.  Eko Siswono Toyudho - Anadolu