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Pfizer/BioNTech seek first vaccine approval in US 21 Nov 2020 - 11:56 am
Biontech's logo is seen through a 3D-printed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken November 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
S.Korea's Covid third wave may be largest if not curbed, says official 21 Nov 2020 - 11:27 am
People wearing masks walk along a street amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Seoul, South Korea, November 20, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran
Trump's son Don Jr positive for Covid-19: spokesman 21 Nov 2020 - 11:21 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 24, 2020, Donald Trump Jr. speaks during the first day of the Republican convention at the Mellon auditorium in Washington, DC. AFP / Olivier Douliery
Two weeks after Biden named President-elect, Trump faces stinging setbacks 21 Nov 2020 - 10:44 am
US President Donald Trump is followed by HHS Secretary Alex Azar as he arrives to speak about prescription drug prices during an appearance in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, US, November 20, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least 6 months, study finds 21 Nov 2020 - 09:43 am
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Covid tests will stay in short supply, Roche CEO predicts 21 Nov 2020 - 09:11 am
A staff member holds a rapid COVID-19 antigenic test made by Swiss drugmaker Roche, at the smear center of the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Zurich, Switzerland November 19, 2020. Reute
Eight hurt in shooting at US mall, gunman still at large 21 Nov 2020 - 09:08 am
Police secure the scene outside the Mayfair Mall after a gunman opened fire on November 20, 2020 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP
Central Kabul struck by barrage of rocket fire 21 Nov 2020 - 08:56 am
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White House aide Andrew Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19 20 Nov 2020 - 09:31 pm
US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani arrives for a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2020. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN
Portugal approves extension of COVID-19 emergency, fresh measures under discussion 20 Nov 2020 - 08:37 pm
A tram is pictured on the empty street during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in downtown Lisbon, Portugal October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo
Dutch government unveils coronavirus vaccination plans 20 Nov 2020 - 08:32 pm
Dutch Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport Hugo de Jonge speaks during a cabinet meeting on the Covid-19 vaccination strategy in The Hague, on November 20, 2020, amid the Covid-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. - Netherlands OUT / AFP / ANP /
Canada fears it could be 'really in trouble' as COVID cases set to soar 20 Nov 2020 - 07:19 pm
A sign written in English and Inuktitut requesting social distancing to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen on the floor of a grocery store as the territory of Nunavut enters a two week mandatory restriction period in Iqaluit, N
Researchers find microplastics on top of the world at Everest 20 Nov 2020 - 07:11 pm
This file photo taken on March 26, 2020 shows Mount Everest (height 8,848 metres) from Namche Bazaar, the last stop before base camp in the shadow of the world's tallest mountain Everest. / AFP / PRAKASH MATHEMA
UK's Queen Elizabeth and husband Philip celebrate 73rd wedding anniversary 20 Nov 2020 - 06:20 pm
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh look at their homemade wedding anniversary card, given to them by their great grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, ahead of their 73rd wedding anniversary, in the
Biden celebrates his 78th birthday 20 Nov 2020 - 05:10 pm
In this file photo taken on November 16, 2020, US President-elect Joe Biden answers questions from the press in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden turned 78 on November 20, 2020, exactly two months before he is to succeed Donald Trump in the White House. The for
India could get access to AstraZeneca vaccine by January, local manufacturer says 20 Nov 2020 - 05:02 pm
A test tube labeled with the vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
Weekend of mass virus testing in Italy's South Tyrol 20 Nov 2020 - 04:47 pm
People line up on November 20, 2020 outside a Covid testing facility set up at the Rosenbach Civic Center in the Oltrisarco district of Bolzano, South Tyrol, Northern Italy, waiting to undergo a free rapid antigen nasopharyngeal swab test for COVID-19, wi
Japan health experts urge pause in domestic travel campaign as COVID-19 cases surge 20 Nov 2020 - 04:40 pm
People wearing protective face masks walk on the street, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo