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Ardern cancels her wedding as NZ tightens curbs on Omicron 23 Jan 2022 - 09:30 am
A 2018 file photo of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as she walks back to her baby Neve and partner Clarke Gayford, after speaking at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit during the 73rd UNGA in New York City, New York, US. Reuters/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
Short-circuit causes fire in Mumbai residential building; kills four and injures 15 22 Jan 2022 - 12:58 pm
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Ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir, 96, hospitalized at heart institute 22 Jan 2022 - 12:20 pm
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Fire in residential building kills 6, injures 15 in Mumbai 22 Jan 2022 - 10:51 am
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Quake in Southern Japan damages roads, buildings, NHK reports 22 Jan 2022 - 08:18 am
A collapsed gate to the residential house caused by an earthquake is seen in Oita, southern Japan January 22, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via Reuters
Nepal imposes tough restrictions as virus cases set record 21 Jan 2022 - 09:57 pm
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Australia records deadliest day of pandemic with 80 deaths 21 Jan 2022 - 09:53 pm
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Bangladesh shuts schools as coronavirus cases surge 21 Jan 2022 - 06:31 pm
Students apply hand sanitiser while attending a class at the Viqarunnisa Noon School & College after the government has withdrawn restrictions on educational institutions following a decrease in the number of cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 12, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain/File Photo
Indian capital to stay under weekend, overnight COVID curfew, with some allowances 21 Jan 2022 - 04:29 pm
People walk past closed shops at a market area after authorities in the capital ordered a weekend curfew, following the rise in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, January 8, 2022. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
China's local COVID cases fall while infections grow in Beijing city 21 Jan 2022 - 04:03 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask sits on a bus, following new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China January 20, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Hong Kong locks down building for five days to curb omicron 21 Jan 2022 - 03:39 pm
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Thailand loosens entry restrictions as omicron worries ease 20 Jan 2022 - 03:16 pm
FILE PHOTO: First group of foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport during the first day of the country's reopening campaign, part of the government's plan to jump start the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Bangkok, Thailand November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/
India's richest state set to reopen schools as Omicron cases fall 20 Jan 2022 - 02:13 pm
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Philippines suffers region’s worst omicron-driven surge 20 Jan 2022 - 01:48 pm
People wearing face mask as protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) visit Manila Zoo, which serves as vaccination site, in Manila, Philippines, January 19, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Duterte’s daughter wants military service for all 18-year-olds 20 Jan 2022 - 12:56 pm
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Tongan 'real life Aquaman' survives 27-hour swim after tsunami 20 Jan 2022 - 12:50 pm
Lisala Folau, a Tongan man who says he swam for around 27 hours after getting swept to sea by Saturday's tsunami, sits with other people of Atata island in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, January 19, 2022 in this picture obtained from social media. Marian Kupu/ Broadcom Broadcasting FM87.5/via REUTERS
Japan's Osaka and two more regions expected to request COVID-19 measures 20 Jan 2022 - 12:04 pm
A member of Japan Self-Defense Forces is seen at a mass vaccination coronavirus disease (COVID-19) site in Tokyo, Japan June 9, 2021. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
First aid finally reaches Tonga as telephone lines partially restored 20 Jan 2022 - 11:45 am
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft delivers the first load of Australian Aid at Tonga's Fua'Amotu international airport January 20, 2022. Australian Department of Defence/Handout via Reuters

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QNA / X Prime Minister of Libyan Government of National Unity, Greek Foreign Minister discuss strengthening relations
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Picture: File Photo US charges governor of Mexican state of Sinaloa with drug trafficking
Representational file photo US Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
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