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Piecemeal data releases threaten to undermine Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine 28 Dec 2020 - 02:01 pm
A man works in a laboratory of Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech, developing an experimental coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, during a government-organized media tour in Beijing, China, Sept. 24, 2020. Reuters/Thomas Peter/File Photo
China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting 28 Dec 2020 - 01:37 pm
This screengrab taken on December 28, 2020 from an undated video showing former Chinese lawyer and citizen journalist Zhang Zhan as she broadcasts via YouTube, at an unconfirmed location in China. AFP / YouTube / Handout
Philippines troops, ministers get COVID-19 vaccine before approval 28 Dec 2020 - 01:03 pm
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte reviews military cadets during change of command ceremonies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, metro Manila, Philippines October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao/File Photo
Indonesia bans international visitors for 2 weeks over new virus strain 28 Dec 2020 - 12:33 pm
Passengers wearing protective face masks walk at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia December 23, 2020. Antara Foto/Muhammad Iqbal/via Reuters.
Philippines warns of unapproved Covid shots as soldiers get jabs 28 Dec 2020 - 11:55 am
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Nashville blast suspect died in explosion, police say 28 Dec 2020 - 11:49 am
Nashville Metro Police Chief John Drake (L) and officers Amanda Topping, Michael Sipos, James Luellen, Brenna Hosey, and James Wells embrace after a news conference held to discuss the Christmas Day motor home explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Decem
Oman’s expat work force down by 16% amid pandemic, says report 28 Dec 2020 - 11:36 am
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Approval of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID shot could help relax COVID restrictions, British minister says 28 Dec 2020 - 11:32 am
AstraZeneca's logo is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
S.Korea to accelerate virus vaccine efforts as first U.K. variant detected 28 Dec 2020 - 11:22 am
A medical staff member wearing protective gear takes a swab from a visitor to test for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a temporary testing station outside the City Hall in Seoul on December 28, 2020. / AFP / Jung Yeon-je
Trump signs pandemic aid and spending bill, averting government shutdown 28 Dec 2020 - 08:22 am
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen past the Washington Monument as the sun rises on December 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum/Getty Images/AFP
Sydney told to watch its famous New Year's Eve fireworks from home 28 Dec 2020 - 08:21 am
Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour, Australia, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo
US Covid outbreak may worsen after holidays: Fauci 28 Dec 2020 - 12:20 am
People drive by a house decorated with Christmas lights during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Hastings Ranch area of Pasadena, California, U.S., December 22, 2020. Picture taken December 22, 2020. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Turkey says delivery of Sinovac vaccines postponed due to COVID-19 case in Beijing customs 28 Dec 2020 - 12:05 am
Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca speaks during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, December 24, 2020. Turkish Health Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
South Africa counts more than one million virus cases 27 Dec 2020 - 11:54 pm
Residents of a Hillbrow, Johannesburg, building observe from the balconies on March 28, 2020 as a police operation is conducted to make sure everyone observes the Country's lockdown. AFP / MARCO LONGARI
Millions losing benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill 27 Dec 2020 - 08:49 pm
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk towards Marine One as they depart the White House en route to Mar-a-Lago, the President's private club, where they will spend Christmas and New Years Eve in Washington, DC on December 23, 2020./ AFP
Thousands without power, planes delayed as storm Bella lashes France 27 Dec 2020 - 08:23 pm
High waves and strong winds hit the coast of Le Becquet, northwestern France on December 27, 2020, as storm Bella strikes the coast of Britanny and Normandy. / AFP / Sameer Al-DOUMY
Jordan detects two coronavirus variant cases: minister 27 Dec 2020 - 07:51 pm
People wearing protective masks and practicing social distancing attend a Mass at Church of the Sacred Heart, as they take part in Christmas celebrations amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Amman, Jordan, December 24, 2020. REUTERS//Muham
Thai hospital banned from offer to sell COVID-19 vaccine 27 Dec 2020 - 07:40 pm
A nurse holds a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at Attikon hospital, in Athens, Greece, December 27, 2020. Kostas Tsironis/Pool via REUTERS