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Australian PM stands firm on border closure due to COVID-19, as industries plea for reopening 18 May 2021 - 09:31 am
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Clinic helps long-haul patients in London's "Covid triangle" 18 May 2021 - 09:26 am
A man wearing a protective mask walks past a testing centre amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease in the Shoreditch area of London, Britain, May 17, 2021. Reuters/John Sibley
Tesla says working with China to probe crash involving policemen 18 May 2021 - 09:14 am
File photo: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Japan's economy slumps back into decline as COVID-19 hits spending 18 May 2021 - 08:51 am
Passersby wearing protective face masks walk on Shibuya crossing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan April 23, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo.
Hong Kong temporarily suspends operations at representative office in Taiwan 18 May 2021 - 08:37 am
A Hong Kong flag is flown behind a pair of surveillance cameras outside the Central Government Offices in Hong Kong, China July 20, 2020. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
Philippines signs biggest Covid-19 vaccine order with Pfizer 18 May 2021 - 08:34 am
FILE PHOTO: A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip continues for ninth day 18 May 2021 - 08:14 am
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on a building in Gaza City May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
WHO welcomes US donation of more COVID-19 vaccine doses 18 May 2021 - 12:10 am
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California to keep mask mandate in place for another month 17 May 2021 - 11:22 pm
FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks walk along the ocean pier in Huntington Beach, California, U.S., July 23, 2020. REUTERS/Mike... MIKE BLAKE July 28, 2020
Brazil's pandemic-weary Manaus flooded by rising Amazon rivers 17 May 2021 - 09:58 pm
A man carries a box with oranges as he walks over wooden walkways installed by the city hall over a street flooded by waters from the Negro river in downtown of Manaus, in Amazonas State, Brazil May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly
Italy shortens COVID curfew, eases other restrictions -sources 17 May 2021 - 09:46 pm
People sit at outdoor tables at St. Mark's Square as Italy lifts quarantine restrictions for travellers arriving from European Union countries, Britain and Israel and begins offering COVID-free flights in a bid to revive the tourism industry, in Venice, I
Qatar Red Crescent Society headquarters in Gaza hit by Israeli forces 17 May 2021 - 08:48 pm
Source: Qatar Red Crescent Society's Twitter Account
Paris museum gets ready to welcome visitors after COVID shutdown 17 May 2021 - 08:28 pm
FILE PHOTO: Visitors, wearing protective face masks, look at artworks during a visit at the Musee d'Orsay, the former Gare d'Orsay train station, in Paris as the museum re-opens doors to the public following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in
India's Gujarat state evacuates over 200,000 people as cyclone hits 17 May 2021 - 08:23 pm
Waves caused by Cyclone Tauktae crash up on the promenade near the Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni
Thrill of the silver screen returns to England as lockdown eases 17 May 2021 - 08:03 pm
Staff members clean seats at Vue Cinema in Leicester Square during its reopening, as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions continue to ease in London, Britain, May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Tanzanian experts say COVID-19 vaccines safe, recommend joining COVAX 17 May 2021 - 07:54 pm
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Biden to announce U.S. will send 20 mln vaccines abroad by end of June 17 May 2021 - 07:45 pm
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks prior to signing the
New York ends COVID-19 mask requirements for vaccinated people 17 May 2021 - 07:30 pm
People make their way through Times Square, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., May 07, 2021. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo