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Nigeria's Delta region oil hub may need new COVID lockdown, governor says 07 Sep 2021 - 03:03 pm
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El Salvador leads world in adopting bitcoin as official currency 07 Sep 2021 - 03:02 pm
A Bitcoin logo is seen outside at Sevilla Barber Shop where Bitcoin is accepted as a payment method in Santa Tecla, El Salvador September 6, 2021. Reuters/Jose Cabezas
Reopen schools or disaster looms, experts tell Indian authorities 07 Sep 2021 - 02:42 pm
Students wearing protective face masks attend their class as they maintain social distancing in Ahmedabad, India, January 11, 2021. Reuters/Amit Dave/File Photo
UK PM Johnson to hike taxes to pay for elderly and disabled care 07 Sep 2021 - 02:36 pm
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses lawmakers about the withdrawal from Afghanistan, in London, Britain September 6, 2021. UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via Reuters
'Uncontrolled' Spanish wildfire was started deliberately, official says 07 Sep 2021 - 02:28 pm
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Get COVID-19 vaccine or please quit, Zimbabwe tells government workers 07 Sep 2021 - 02:20 pm
A nurse prepares a dose of the Sinopharm coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at Wilkins Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo
Singapore reports most coronavirus cases in more than 1 year 07 Sep 2021 - 02:11 pm
Swab tests are conducted at a public housing estate after a nearby food centre became a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cluster, in Singapore, June 16, 2021. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo
China's esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s 07 Sep 2021 - 11:00 am
Rogue Warriors esports team members train for the game
S. African scientists say new covid variant slows its spread 07 Sep 2021 - 10:58 am
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Turkey says working with Qatar, US on operation of Kabul airport 07 Sep 2021 - 10:47 am
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Mixing CanSinoBIO, Sinovac COVID shots induces stronger response than Sinovac alone -study 07 Sep 2021 - 10:45 am
A logo of China's vaccine specialist CanSino Biologics Inc is pictured on the company's headquarters in Tianjin, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), China August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
Hong Kong to reopen China border for some residents as govt eases COVID-19 rules 07 Sep 2021 - 10:36 am
A general view of skyline buildings, in Hong Kong, China July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Typhoon hits eastern Philippines, causing power outages 07 Sep 2021 - 10:01 am
A destroyed building is pictured in the aftermath of tropical storm Consons in Dimasalang, Mastabe, Philippines September 7, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. Rupert Bulalaque Capellan/via REUTERS
Indian state battered by COVID now on alert for Nipah virus 07 Sep 2021 - 09:52 am
People are seen at a crowded market amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip 07 Sep 2021 - 08:16 am
An employee works inside a mostly empty Apple store during a lockdown in Sydney, Australia, September 7, 2021. Reuters/Loren Elliott
Chile authorizes Sinovac vaccine for kids of 6 and older 07 Sep 2021 - 12:27 am
FILE PHOTO: A man waits outside a mobile vaccination centre to receive a dose of Sinovac's CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Santiago, Chile May 24, 2021. The sign reads ''I get vaccinated
Venice prepares to charge tourists, require booking 06 Sep 2021 - 10:03 pm
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UK announces extra 5.4 bln pounds to help COVID-hit health services 06 Sep 2021 - 09:56 pm
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