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Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions 05 Feb 2022 - 09:06 pm
A view shows two Russian long-range strategic bombers Tu-22M3 during joint military exercises with Belarusian Air Forces in Belarusian air space, in this handout photo released February 5, 2022. Belarusian Defence Ministry
Turkey's Erdogan says he tested positive for COVID-19 05 Feb 2022 - 04:23 pm
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CDC backs Moderna Covid-19 shots after full US approval 05 Feb 2022 - 02:35 pm
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Two skiers killed in second deadly avalanche in Austria 05 Feb 2022 - 02:33 pm
FILE PHOTO: An avalanche warning sign is seen next to the slope at Schlick 2000 ski resort near Neustift im Stubaital, Austria February 6 2020. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Moroccan rescuers delicately digging toward child trapped in well 05 Feb 2022 - 01:48 pm
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Biden administration restores sanctions waiver to Iran as talks in final phase 05 Feb 2022 - 12:27 pm
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and U.S. flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Rescuers inch closer to Moroccan boy, 5, trapped in well 05 Feb 2022 - 12:17 pm
Rescuers work to reach a five-year old boy trapped in a well in the northern hill town of Chefchaouen, Morocco February 5, 2022. Reuters/Thami Nouas
Increased Covid cases at Beijing Games no reason for concern, organisers say 05 Feb 2022 - 12:15 pm
A spectator in the crowd before the race. Reuters/Phil Noble
Pence says Trump was wrong that he could have overturned 2020 election 05 Feb 2022 - 11:21 am
US Vice President Mike Pence officiates as a joint session of the House and Senate convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Saul Loeb/Pool via Reuters/File Photo
Deadly Afghan airport attack was not preventable: Pentagon 05 Feb 2022 - 10:57 am
A sign placed in honor of Navy Corpsman Max Soviak, one of 13 U.S. service members killed in the airport suicide bombing in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, in his hometown of Berlin Heights, Ohio, U.S., September 8, 2021. Reuters/Megan Jelinger/File Photo
Fire hits Russian Embassy in Manila, employees evacuated 05 Feb 2022 - 10:47 am
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Rescue effort continues as #saveryan grips Qatar 05 Feb 2022 - 10:24 am
Rescuers work to reach a five-year old boy trapped in a well in the northern hill town of Chefchaouen, Morocco February 4, 2022. Reuters/Thami Nouas
Australia Deputy PM apologises for calling PM Morrison 'hypocrite and liar' 05 Feb 2022 - 08:21 am
File photo of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Greece to start summer season March 1 after easing travel curbs 04 Feb 2022 - 09:49 pm
People wearing protective face masks make their way to Monastiraki square amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Athens, Greece, December 29, 2021. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi
Queen Elizabeth quietly marks 70 years on the British throne 04 Feb 2022 - 09:38 pm
Britain's Queen Elizabeth looks at a fan as she views a display of memorabilia from her Golden and Platinum Jubilees in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain, in this undated picture issued on February 4, 2022. Steve Parsons/Pool via REUTERS
Australia may use defence forces to help COVID-hit aged-care sector 04 Feb 2022 - 09:20 pm
An Australian Defence Force member watches over a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination clinic at the Bankstown Sports Club as the city experiences an extended lockdown, in Sydney, Australia, August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Japan's serious COVID cases climb to 4-month high; record infections 04 Feb 2022 - 09:12 pm
Passersby wearing protective face masks walk past in front of an electric screen displaying notice about COVID-19 safety measures, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tokyo, Japan, February 1, 2022. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Austrian COVID vaccine mandate to come into force on Saturday 04 Feb 2022 - 09:07 pm
A woman gets a dose of Comirnaty, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), one day before the start of compulsory vaccination in Austria during the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, at a vaccination centre in Salzburg, Austria, January 31, 2022. REUTERS/Lukas Barth/File Photo