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Nestle CEO seeks ways to help with COVID-19 vaccine roll out 02 Feb 2021 - 04:01 pm
CEO Mark Schneider of Nestle smiles during the launch of the Nestle R&D Accelerator in Konolfingen, Switzerland September 28, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
Raging Australian bushfire destroys dozens of homes 02 Feb 2021 - 03:49 pm
A Department of Fire and Emergency Services fire fighter battles a bushfire in Brigadoon, Perth, Australia, February 2, 2021. AAP Image/Supplied by Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Evan Collis/via REUTERS
Vietnam confirms latest virus outbreak is more contagious UK variant 02 Feb 2021 - 03:42 pm
Journalists hold their sample tubes at the National Convention Center, the venue for the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hanoi, Vietnam January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Kham/File Pho
Mutation of concern E484k has occurred spontaneously in UK variant, scientist says 02 Feb 2021 - 03:00 pm
People get off the bus on Ealing's high street where the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variant originating from South Africa has been located, in West London, Britain February 2, 2021. Reuters/Henry Nicholls/File Photo
Malaysia says its delivery of Pfizer vaccines on track 02 Feb 2021 - 02:50 pm
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Philippines is negotiating for 178 million Coronavirus vaccine doses 02 Feb 2021 - 02:06 pm
People wearing face masks as protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) queue outside a government office, in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
'He invited us': Accused Capitol rioters blame Trump in novel legal defense 02 Feb 2021 - 02:01 pm
Supporters of US President Donald Trump cover their faces to protect from tear gas during a clash with police officers in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Reuters/Leah Millis/File Photo
Close to 4 million jobless in Spain as the pandemic hits the economy 02 Feb 2021 - 12:21 pm
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Senate set to confirm Buttigieg for transportation secretary 02 Feb 2021 - 10:31 am
Pete Buttigieg, US secretary of transportation nominee for US President Joe Biden, listens during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, U.S., January 21, 2021. Stefani Reynolds/Pool via Reuters/Fil
Lights out: Brexit shuts off market for English cheese truckles 02 Feb 2021 - 10:21 am
Simon Spurrell, Managing Director of The Cheshire Cheese Company speaks during an interview at Pikehall Farm near Matlock, Britain, January 28, 2021. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Myanmar generals tighten grip on power as U.S. threatens sanctions 02 Feb 2021 - 08:29 am
Myanmar Army armored vehicles drive past a street after they seized power in a coup in Mandalay, Myanmar February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
UNHCR winterisation plan to support 3.8 million refugees, IDPs 02 Feb 2021 - 08:14 am
Internally displaced children stand in snow near tents at an informal displacement camp in Azaz
Australia falls back to zero COVID-19 cases after hotel infection 02 Feb 2021 - 08:13 am
A public health warning message is posted amidst the tightening of regulations to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, December 30, 2020. Reuters/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Biden to keep tariffs on aluminum imports from UAE, reversing Trump 02 Feb 2021 - 07:51 am
US President Joe Biden speaks before signing executive orders strengthening access to affordable healthcare at the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Canada confirms 1st case of South African virus variant 02 Feb 2021 - 12:17 am
Passengers arrive at Toronto's Pearson airport after mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing took effect for international arrivals in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Early US data indicates Blacks, Hispanics lagging in COVID-19 vaccinations 01 Feb 2021 - 11:47 pm
FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker draws the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from a vial at Mission Commons assisted living community in Redlands, California, U.S., January 15, 2021. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Merkel vows to offer all Germans COVID-19 vaccine by end-summer 01 Feb 2021 - 11:28 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a news conference after meeting with vaccine producers and Germany's state prime ministers for a
Italians flock back to coffee bars as COVID-19 restrictions eased 01 Feb 2021 - 09:40 pm
People sit at a restaurant in Trastevere after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions were eased in Lazio region, Rome, Italy, February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane