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Slowly but steady, China strives to make widespread virus testing the new normal 13 May 2020 - 10:26 am
A medical staff member takes a swab sample from a child to test for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Jian in China's central Jiangxi province on May 13, 2020. China OUT / AFP / STR
Newborns among 16 dead in Kabul hospital attack; 24 killed in funeral bombing 12 May 2020 - 05:27 pm
A foreign soldier keeps watch among armoured vehicles outside a hospital which came under attack in Kabul, Afghanistan May 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail
Indonesia's COVID-19 deaths top 1,000 as those under 45 urged to resume work 12 May 2020 - 03:04 pm
Crew members wearing protective masks carry their luggage at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, amid the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tangerang near Jakarta, Indonesia, May 12, 2020. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
India carbon emissions seen falling 1st time in four decades 12 May 2020 - 02:16 pm
People with their luggage walk to board a train that will take them to New Delhi after India announced a limited reopening of its giant rail network following a nearly seven-week lockdown to slow the spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the
Wuhan to test whole city of 11 Million as new cases rmerge 12 May 2020 - 01:00 pm
A worker wearing protective gear watches screens showing the body temperature of arriving passengers at Hankou railway station in Wuhan, Hubei Province on May 12, 2020. / AFP / Hector RETAMAL
Japan to approve first coronavirus antigen test kits on Wednesday 12 May 2020 - 11:57 am
A medical worker analyses swabs in a laboratory of the San Filippo Neri hospital, to check for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Rome, Italy, May 7, 2020. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Gunmen attack hospital in Afghan capital 12 May 2020 - 11:14 am
Afghan security forces arrive at the site of an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan May 12, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail
India considers reopening skies for commercial flights next week 11 May 2020 - 05:45 pm
Airport staff cleans the arrivals terminal ahead of the arrival of an evacuation flight carrying Indian citizens from Gulf countries, at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi on May 6, 2020. AFP / Arunchandra Bose
Mainland China reports 17 new COVID-19 cases amid new infections in Wuhan 11 May 2020 - 01:21 pm
People wearing face masks walk inside a subway station during morning rush hour, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Beijing, China May 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Masks and no touching: Indonesia aims to keep traditional markets alive 11 May 2020 - 01:14 pm
:A worker draws on protective masks amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Solo, Central Java Province, Indonesia May 6, 2020, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Maulana Surya/ via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVI
India to restart some passenger trains even though coronavirus infections jump 11 May 2020 - 12:54 pm
FILE PHOTO: A sign pasted on a security barricade is seen after the India Gate war memorial was closed for visitors amid measures for coronavirus prevention in New Delhi, India, March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
Singapore seeks swab testers, blood takers as virus cases grow 11 May 2020 - 10:24 am
A man wearing a protective face mask is seen at a new medical facility set up for testing migrant workers residing in dormitories for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Singapore May 10, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su
New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday as virus curbs eased 11 May 2020 - 10:01 am
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India to 'gradually' restart rail operations in lockdown easing 10 May 2020 - 07:20 pm
Migrant workers and families wave from the windows of a special train from Amritsar to Barauni of Bihar state as they go back to their hometowns after the government eased a nationwide lockdown imposed as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavi
Pakistan reports nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs 10 May 2020 - 03:04 pm
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, MAY 9: Pakistani vendors purchase seasonal fruits at the main fruit and vegetables market during the Muslim's holy month of Ramadan as Pakistan gradually ease nationwide coronavirus related
Malaysia extends relaxed lockdown until June 9 to contain virus 10 May 2020 - 02:55 pm
A man wearing protective face mask jogs under a rainbow as Malaysia reopens a majority of businesses, after a movement control order was imposed to fight the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 4, 2020. REUTERS/Li
S. Korea reports 34 new coronavirus cases, highest in a month 10 May 2020 - 02:23 pm
People wearing face masks walk through an underground shopping area in Seoul on May 6, 2020. South Korea returned largely to normal on May 6 as workers went back to offices, and museums and libraries reopened under eased social distancing rules after new
China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, high-risk area resurfaces 10 May 2020 - 02:13 pm
Visitors wearing face masks are seen at Shanghai Disney Resort a day before the Shanghai Disneyland theme park reopens following a shutdown due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China May 10, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song

Europe

File photo Starmer 'welcomes the progress' towards deal to end US-Iran war
People march during an anti-government protest decrying corruption and calling for early elections following the collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad that killed 16 in November 2024, in central Belgrade on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Isakovic / AFP) Thousands gather in Serbian capital to call for elections
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Africa

President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye (L) shakes hands with Senegalese supporters who were granted a royal pardon in Morocco as they arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Ndiass, Senegal (Photo by Seyllou / AFP) Senegal football fans home after royal pardon
Representational file photo. Ethiopian Airlines' passenger numbers rise 80 pct in 8 years
Picture: Photo File Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk
Technicians install beds and other equipment inside the isolation area for suspected cases at CBCA Virunga Hospital during rehabilitation work aimed at preparing the facility to receive potential Ebola cases, on May 22, 2026. (Photo by Jospin Mwisha / AFP) Three new Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda: ministry

Americas

Police vehicles and tape blocks off a crime scene near the White House after a gunman opened fire in Washington, DC, on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski / AFP) Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House
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