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'It means the world': Families and friends reunite at UK's Heathrow 02 Aug 2021 - 04:06 pm
Karen Tyler embraces her son Jonathan who arrived from the U.S., at the International arrivals area of Terminal 5 in London's Heathrow Airport, Britain, August 2, 2021. Reuters/Peter Nicholls
Combining AstraZeneca and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines is effective: Danish study 02 Aug 2021 - 04:00 pm
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Death toll from floods in China's Henan province rises to 302 02 Aug 2021 - 03:48 pm
Rescue workers evacuate residents from a flooded residential compound following heavy rainfall in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 22, 2021. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Aly Song
Nigeria hit by deadly cholera surge focused on north 02 Aug 2021 - 02:15 pm
A view of the central business district is seen from a rooftop in Lagos, Nigeria, February 10, 2016. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye
Virus flares again in Wuhan as delta challenges China’s defenses 02 Aug 2021 - 12:39 pm
A medical worker in protective suit collects a swab from a resident for nucleic acid testing following new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China early August 2, 2021. cnsphoto via Reuters
For Beirut blast survivor leaving Lebanon, every day is Aug 4 02 Aug 2021 - 12:38 pm
Shady Rizk, a survivor wounded during last year's Beirut port blast, holds his dog on the rooftop of his house, in Sin el-Fil, Lebanon July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Aziz Taher
Giant panda in French zoo gives birth to female twins 02 Aug 2021 - 12:37 pm
The tail of the first twin sticks out from under a blanket after the female panda Huan Huan gave birth at the Beauval zoo in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, central France, August 2, 2021. ZooParc de Beauval/Handout via REUTERS
Philippines to extend night curfew in Manila amid Covid-19 surge 02 Aug 2021 - 12:36 pm
Filipinos use their smartphones while queueing for free vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at San Andres Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines, July 21, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo/File Photo
Afghan president blames worsening security situation on sudden US pullout 02 Aug 2021 - 11:53 am
File photo: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani attends Central-South Asia trade Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan July 16, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Britain to offer vaccine booster shots for 32 million next month -The Telegraph 02 Aug 2021 - 12:38 am
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Florida sets record for COVID hospitalizations 01 Aug 2021 - 09:51 pm
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Sumatran tigers at Jakarta zoo recovering from coronavirus 01 Aug 2021 - 09:35 pm
Tino, a 9-year-old tiger, recovers from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after testing positive in mid-July, at Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 1, 2021. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Pizza for shots: UK targets young with vaccine incentives 01 Aug 2021 - 08:31 pm
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Crowds in Berlin defy ban, protest coronavirus restrictions 01 Aug 2021 - 07:53 pm
Demonstrators attend a protest against government measures to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany August 1, 2021. REUTERS/Christian Mang
Hackers attack Rome region vaccine sign-up site 01 Aug 2021 - 07:42 pm
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Death toll in Turkey wildfires rises to eight, coastal resorts affected 01 Aug 2021 - 07:27 pm
A firefighter tries to extinguish a wildfire near Marmaris, Turkey, August 1, 2021. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
Sydney’s Covid cases at record while infections rise in Brisbane 01 Aug 2021 - 06:46 pm
A lone bird walks past the quiet Circular Quay train station during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, July 28, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Fauci says he expects no new U.S. lockdowns despite surging Delta cases 01 Aug 2021 - 06:05 pm
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2021. Stefa