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Korean Air puts 70 percent of staff on leave 08 Apr 2020 - 12:44 pm
FILE PHOTO: Korean Air's passenger planes are parked at on the tarmac as overseas flight routes are reduced following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran
China's Wuhan lockdown ends, but another begins as local coronavirus cases rise 08 Apr 2020 - 09:26 am
A medical staff member from Jilin Province tears up during a ceremony before leaving as Tianhe Airport is reopened in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on April 8, 2020. / AFP / Hector RETAMAL
Japan declares coronavirus emergency, prepares near $1 trln stimulus 07 Apr 2020 - 11:31 am
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (front L) delivers a report to committee members of the Lower House in Tokyo on April 7, 2020 before declaring a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Japan OUT / AFP / JIJI PRESS / STR
Shark kills Australian wildlife worker on Great Barrier Reef 07 Apr 2020 - 10:46 am
This undated handout photo received on April 6, 2020 from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
Dozens of doctors demanding virus safety equipment arrested in Pakistan 07 Apr 2020 - 10:37 am
Doctors and paramedics scuffle with policemen in the course of a protest during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Quetta on April 6, 2020. / AFP / Banaras KHAN
China posts drop in coronavirus cases, Wuhan lockdown due to end 07 Apr 2020 - 10:00 am
People wearing face masks get off a subway train at a subway station during morning rush hour in Beijing, as the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in the country, in China April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
World’s biggest lockdown brings trucks to a standstill in India 07 Apr 2020 - 09:09 am
A deserted view of Yamuna Expressway that connects Delhi with Agra during a 21-day nationwide lockdown to slow the spreading of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Agra, India, April 7, 2020. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Scammers try selling world's tallest statue as pandemic boosts India's cyber crime 07 Apr 2020 - 08:59 am
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Thailand says lockdown is slowing spread of novel coronavirus 07 Apr 2020 - 08:52 am
Volunteers spray disinfectant on a street during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Bangkok, Thailand, April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
South Korea reports fewer than 50 new infections earning WHO praise 06 Apr 2020 - 02:07 pm
People enjoy a picnic at a Han River Park following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Seoul, South Korea April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran
Mumbai hospital isolated after 29 staff test positive 06 Apr 2020 - 01:44 pm
Staff members of a hospital carry candles and oil lamps to show solidarity with people who are affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and with doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers from all over the world during a 21-day nationwide lockdow
Japanese celebrity Pikotaro redesigns signature song as hand washing melody 06 Apr 2020 - 11:32 am
File picture of Japanese singer and song writer Pikotaro, also known by his comedian name Kosaka Daimaou or his real name Kazuhito Kosaka, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo, Japan October 28, 2016. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
Pakistan's coronavirus death toll rises to 50 06 Apr 2020 - 11:09 am
:A traffic police officer walks past barriers used to block the road in front of the British era Empress Market building, during a lockdown after Pakistan shut all markets, public places and discouraged large gatherings amid an outbreak of coronavirus dis
Indians light lamps to heed Modi's call for coronavirus comradeship 06 Apr 2020 - 10:41 am
People stand on their balconies and light candles after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to Indians to turn out their lights for nine minutes at 9 p.m. to mark the coronavirus fight, during a lockdown to slow the spreading of coronavirus dise
Japan PM to declare state of emergency of up to 6 months -media 06 Apr 2020 - 09:31 am
Drivers wearing protective face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), are seen inside taxies at a taxi park in Tokyo, Japan April 3, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Tokyo reports 143 new coronavirus cases, highest jump in one day - governor 05 Apr 2020 - 02:08 pm
Tokyo, JAPAN - APRIL 2 : People wearing face masks are seen during the rush hours amid restrictions against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Tokyo, Japan on April 02, 2020. ( David Mareuil - Anadolu Agency )
Pakistan's coronavirus deaths climb to 45 05 Apr 2020 - 12:01 pm
Medical staff members wearing protective gear take information from a resident sitting in a car for a coronavirus test at a drive-through screening and testing facility point during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against
Japan won’t hesitate to declare emergency if needed: Nishimura 05 Apr 2020 - 09:05 am
Pedestrians wearing protective face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), walk on the crossing at Shibuya shopping and amusement district in Tokyo, Japan March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

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File photo Canary Island calls for help with migrant influx
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Hackers target Italy foreign minister
File photo strictly for representational purposes. Bird flu positive wild goose found in eastern German state of Brandenburg

Africa

File photo Kenya says 6 Ebola patients recover, 1 under treatment
Representational file photo of patients receiving treatment in Darfur's Tawila city, western Sudan. AFP. Over 15 million Sudanese need urgent aid: UN
File photo for representational purposes. Sudanese resident at Tuti Island. AFP. Sudanese women foster hope and paths to recovery amid war repercussions: FANA
Workers assess damage at the Al-Markhiyat power station north of Omdurman on October 28, 2026, following a reported drone strike by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. (AFP) Ethiopia, Sudan trade tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions after cross-border drone claims

Americas

File photo UN Secretary-General highlights UNRWA's role in support of Palestinian Refugees
Ping Ping, a giant panda on loan from China, is seen in his new habitat at the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia on November 6, 2026. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo
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(L/R) Newly announced White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and White House aide Natalie Harp walk to board Marine One in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2026. (Photo by Saul Loeb / AFP) Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout

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