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India's Maharashtra state allows some economic activity as national coronavirus cases top 15,000 19 Apr 2020 - 12:42 pm
A taxi driver reads a newspaper while waiting for customers under a bridge during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in MUMBAI on April 17, 2020. / AFP / INDRANIL MUKHERJEE
Wuhan Classified as COVID-19 Low-Risk Area 19 Apr 2020 - 12:22 pm
:People eat outdoor next to a restaurant in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province on April 16, 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
Pakistan starts repatriating UAE-based nationals stranded by coronavirus 19 Apr 2020 - 11:59 am
A health worker takes samples from foreign workers to check for the novel coronavirus at a testing centre in the Al Quaz area of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, on April 18, 2020. AFP / KARIM SAHIB
S.Korea relaxes some social distancing rules as new virus cases fall 19 Apr 2020 - 11:30 am
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 15: Election officials count ballots at a polling station during the 21st General Election amid the coronavirus outbreak in seoul, South Korea on April 15, 2020. ( Jong Hyun Kim - Anadolu Agency )
Taiwan virus cases spike, mostly navy sailors on Palau trip 19 Apr 2020 - 11:29 am
:Devotees, one of them wearing a face mask, walk through the fire crackers to celebrate Mazu's birthday in front of Chaotian Temple in Beigang, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Yunlin, Taiwan on April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang
India says no decision yet on easing or lifting flight restrictions 19 Apr 2020 - 10:15 am
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Nine killed in Indonesia mining accident 19 Apr 2020 - 10:11 am
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Virus takes cheer out of Zimbabwe independence celebration 18 Apr 2020 - 03:22 pm
An aerial view shows a police water cannon that is used to spray Hydroperoxide compound to disinfect a vending market in Nkulumane township in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on April 16, 2020. / AFP / ZINYANGE AUNTONY
China virus epicentre Wuhan raises death toll 50% 17 Apr 2020 - 04:15 pm
:TOPSHOT - A medical worker prepares to check the temperature of an AFP photojournalist before a COVID-19 coronavirus test in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on April 16, 2020. / AFP / Hector RETAMAL
Philippine economic chief resigns amid coronavirus crisis 17 Apr 2020 - 03:41 pm
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Pakistan gets $1.4B IMF aid as virus cases top 7,000 17 Apr 2020 - 02:00 pm
FILE PHOTO: Vehicles run past the Centaurus mall in Islamabad, Pakistan November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood
India to extend nationwide lockdown to tackle coronavirus - state minister 17 Apr 2020 - 12:34 pm
Policemen pose for photos wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)standing next to a poster depicting the COVID-19 coronavirus during an event in Amritsar on April 16, 2020. / AFP / Narinder NANU
Australian company to begin 1st human trial of COVID-19 vaccine 16 Apr 2020 - 01:29 pm
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Remote Chinese city hit by coronavirus after weeks of feeling safe 16 Apr 2020 - 12:16 pm
A resident wearing a face mask walks past a closed shop in Suifenhe, a city of Heilongjiang province on the border with Russia, as the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in the country, China April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Huizhong Wu
China sees drop in imported coronavirus cases but local infections rise 16 Apr 2020 - 12:16 pm
A man wearing a face mask walks past an estate agent in Guangzhou's Sanyuanli area, as the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in the country, in Guangdong province, China April 13, 2020. Picture taken April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Davi
Japan to extend coronavirus state of emergency 16 Apr 2020 - 11:48 am
People in face masks cross a near-empty street after the government announced a state of emergency for the capital and some prefectures following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan April 16, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Australia to keep coronavirus restrictions for 4 more weeks despite success 16 Apr 2020 - 10:23 am
A food delivery courier makes her way down an empty area of central Sydney on April 15, 2020. / AFP / Saeed KHAN
Lockdowns should be lifted in 2-week stages to stem COVID-19 spread - WHO 15 Apr 2020 - 12:17 pm
A soldier and a police officer stand guard at an entrance of the red zone under enhanced lockdown, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng

Europe

Local residents stand by a damaged shopping center following Russian strikes in Kyiv on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Tetiana Dzhafarova / AFP) Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city
People relax in deck chairs on the beach in Brighton, on the south coast of England on May 25, 2026, as Monday is expected to be the hottest bank holiday ever, with heatwave conditions spreading to parts of southeast England and London. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) Record May heatwave sweeps Britain as temperatures forecast to hit 35 degrees Celsius
A paddleboarder is seen between the stanchions of the derelict West Pier off the beach in Brighton, on the south coast of England on May 25, 2026, as Monday is expected to be the hottest bank holiday.(Photo by Ben Stansaal / AFP) UK beats May heat record with 33.5C registered near London
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Africa

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A woman (top R) reacts as a person suspected of having died from Ebola is buried in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Glody MURHABAZI / AFP) WHO urges DRC's neighbours to act immediately on Ebola
Parishioners wash their hands before entering the church following local authorities’ instructions to limit the spread of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in Bunia on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Seros Muyisa / AFP) Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DR Congo: WHO chief
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Americas

Handout photo released by Mexico's Presidency press office shows Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum during her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Saul lopez Escorcia / Presidencia de Mexico / AFP) Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup
Orange County sheriff deputies block Western Avenue at Katella Avenue as roads remain closed after a chemical leak from a large storage tank prompted evacuations in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026. Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP California chemical leak explosion threat 'eliminated,' fire officials say
Orange County sheriff deputies block Western Avenue at Katella Avenue as roads remain closed after a chemical leak in Garden Grove, California, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP) Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure
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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