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China to launch rocket in 2028 capable of sending crewed probe to moon 29 Sep 2021 - 11:16 am
A model of the Long March-5 Y5 rocket from China's lunar exploration program Chang'e-5 Mission is displayed at an exhibition inside the National Museum in Beijing, China March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
Poland's new COVID cases to surpass 1000 for the first time since May 29 Sep 2021 - 10:45 am
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La Palma inhabitants told to lock down as volcano lava pours into sea 29 Sep 2021 - 10:36 am
Lava flows into the sea, as seen from Tijarafe, following the eruption of a volcano on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Soft-spoken consensus builder Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote 29 Sep 2021 - 10:22 am
Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo, Japan September 29, 2021. Carl Court/Pool via Reuters
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid 29 Sep 2021 - 10:05 am
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Pakistan to begin vaccinating children 12 and up 29 Sep 2021 - 12:37 am
A paramedic prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine before administering it to a resident, at a vaccination center in Karachi, Pakistan April 1, 2021. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File photo
Italy gives COVID green light to six non-EU tourist destinations 29 Sep 2021 - 12:13 am
A man wearing a mask walks in the Duomo square as Lombardy tightens restrictions due to a surge in the number of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the region, in Milan, Italy, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo/File Photo
YouTube deletes RT's German channels over COVID misinformation 28 Sep 2021 - 11:50 pm
FILE PHOTO: A YouTube logo seen at the YouTube Space LA in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, California, United States October 21, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
Canada PM Trudeau says new Cabinet to be sworn in next month, finance minister to stay 28 Sep 2021 - 09:42 pm
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China unveils high-speed drone that can fly for almost 24 hours 28 Sep 2021 - 07:38 pm
A CH-6 high-altitude, long-endurance drone is displayed at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song
New York’s Covid-19 vaccine mandates are working, officials say 28 Sep 2021 - 07:33 pm
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination mandate for healthcare workers, in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2021. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Thailand issues new flood warnings from seasonal rain 28 Sep 2021 - 07:29 pm
People sit on a makeshift boat as a man pulls it through a flooded street in Chaiyaphum province, Thailand, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Panumas Sanguanwong
Brazil to give COVID-19 booster shots to people over 60 years old 28 Sep 2021 - 07:26 pm
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga speaks during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Sweden to offer third COVID-19 jab to the elderly 28 Sep 2021 - 04:06 pm
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Thai volunteer takes to skies to drop supplies to flood victims 28 Sep 2021 - 03:35 pm
Powered paraglider delivers supplies to residents affected by flood in Sukhothai province, Thailand September 26, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media on September 28, 2021. The Charity Of Phitsanulok Association/via REUTERS
Man injured in Beirut port explosion dies, 14 months later 28 Sep 2021 - 03:10 pm
A person rides a motorbike near the site of the 2020 port blast in Beirut, Lebanon September 27, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
France to cut visas for North Africans in migration dispute 28 Sep 2021 - 02:45 pm
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Germany sees calls for quick decisions on new government 28 Sep 2021 - 02:36 pm
Social Democratic Party top candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a SPD faction meeting at Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, September 28, 2021. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke