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China steps up COVID-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies 21 Mar 2021 - 01:50 pm
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Philippines records 7,757 new COVID-19 cases, second-highest daily spike 21 Mar 2021 - 11:30 am
Workers in hazmat suits disinfect a street as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a village in Manila, Philippines, March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
We can get most Germans vaccinated by summer's end: BioNTech founder 21 Mar 2021 - 10:55 am
German scientist, CEO and co-founder of BioNTech, Ugur Sahin poses with the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit) awarded to him by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at the presidential Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany March 19, 2021 Odd
Heavy rains in Australia's east bring worst floods in 50 years 21 Mar 2021 - 10:23 am
A man wades through floodwaters on a residential street near the swollen Nepean River as the state of New South Wales experiences widespread flooding and severe weather, in Sydney, Australia, March 21, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Eruption of Iceland volcano easing, not affecting flights 20 Mar 2021 - 06:14 pm
A volcanic eruption is seen (rear) near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland March 19, 2021, in this picture obtained from social media. Picture taken March 19, 2021. Mandatory credit VF.IS/via REUTERS.
Istanbul municipality says will challenge Gezi Park transfer 20 Mar 2021 - 05:14 pm
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Bus crash in central Sri Lanka kills 14 people, injures 31 20 Mar 2021 - 04:53 pm
Source: Social media
As vaccinations lag, Italy's elderly again pay a price 20 Mar 2021 - 04:40 pm
The Upper Town of Bergamo is seen a year after the peak of Italy's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bergamo, the country's epicentre, Italy, February 28, 2021. Picture taken February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo
A New Year in Iran, but the country's crises remain the same 20 Mar 2021 - 04:38 pm
Municipality personnel carry Nowruz-themed decorations, ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tehran, Iran March 17, 2021. Picture taken March 17, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA
Striking Myanmar rail workers move out as protests continue 20 Mar 2021 - 03:43 pm
FILE PHOTO: Protesters cover behind a makeshift barricade facing police in Hlaing Township, Yangon, Myanmar March 17, 2021, in this still image from a social media video obtained by Reuters
Strong quake shakes Japan; no immediate reports of damage 20 Mar 2021 - 03:40 pm
People sit on the floor at a station as train services are suspended following an earthquake in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on March 20, 2021.  Kyodo
Germany: police clash with protesters against virus measures 20 Mar 2021 - 03:25 pm
Police officers detain a demonstrator during a right-wing rally against the government's restrictions following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Berlin, Germany, March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Christian Mang
Quake hits Japan area devastated a decade ago, tsunami alerts lifted 20 Mar 2021 - 02:02 pm
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Denmark reports two cases of blood clots after AstraZeneca shot 20 Mar 2021 - 01:21 pm
File photo: Staff member handles AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in storage at Region Hovedstaden's Vaccine Center, Copenhagen, Denmark February 11, 2021. Ritzau Scanpix/Liselotte Sabroe via Reuters
New Covid-19 cases surge in Papua New Guinea ahead of restrictions 20 Mar 2021 - 12:49 pm
File photo: A woman washes clothes on a wooden path between stilt houses at Hanuabada Village, located in Port Moresby Harbour, Papua New Guinea, November 19, 2018. Reuters/David Gray/File Photo
Pakistan PM Khan tests Covid-19 positive: Health minister 20 Mar 2021 - 12:28 pm
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Palestinians take another step in preparations for first election in 15 years 20 Mar 2021 - 12:13 pm
Men speak with police officers as Palestinians begin registering party lists for May parliamentary election, at the Palestinian Central Elections Commission's office in Gaza City March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
India, US to expand military engagement, defense ties 20 Mar 2021 - 12:05 pm
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talk during a joint statement following their meeting in New Delhi, India, March 20, 2021. Reuters/Adnan Abidi

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