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French new coronavirus cases above 3,000 for second day 16 Aug 2020 - 08:58 pm
Pedestrians wearing protective face masks walk along the Seine river banks, as France reinforces mask-wearing as part of efforts to curb a resurgence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the country, Paris, France, August 15, 2020. REUTERS/Charles
Five killed in Somali hotel attack claimed by Al-Shabaab 16 Aug 2020 - 08:51 pm
An emergencies vehicle is pictured after a blast at the Elite Hotel in Lido beach in Mogadishu, Somalia August 16, 2020. REUTERS/Feisal Omar
Philippines reports 3,420 new coronavirus cases, 65 deaths 16 Aug 2020 - 08:46 pm
In this photo taken on August 12, 2020, a resident walks past jeepneys serving as temporary homes parked along a road in Manila. FOCUS by Ron LOPEZ / AFP / Ted ALJIBE
Modi promises locally-made Covid-19 vaccine for all Indians 16 Aug 2020 - 08:39 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Australia close to deal to make vaccine, health minister says 16 Aug 2020 - 08:35 pm
Medical staff prepare to take a swab at a drive-through testing clinic in Melbourne on August 13, 2020. Australia's virus-hit Victoria state reported a major drop in new coronavirus cases on August 13, but officials warned against complacency amid a
Robert Trump, president's brother who shunned the spotlight, dies 16 Aug 2020 - 08:27 pm
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Wife of Brazil's president says she has tested negative for coronavirus 16 Aug 2020 - 08:12 pm
Michelle Bolsonaro, wife of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, attends a ceremony marking International Women's Day at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil March 6, 2020. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
Amid COVID-19 crisis, flu shot makers see record US production 16 Aug 2020 - 07:12 pm
In this file photo taken on January 10, 2013, two syringes containing flu vaccine are ready at the Whitman-Walker Health Clinic in Washington, DC. Global influenza vaccine makers have produced a record number of doses for the coming flu season, as authori
New Zealand's COVID-19 outbreak grows, as Australian cases ease 16 Aug 2020 - 07:02 pm
A health worker takes details at a COVID-19 testing station setup at Eden Park, National Sports Stadium, in Auckland on August 14, 2020. / AFP / DAVID ROWLAND
Vacationers arriving in Rome get virus tests 16 Aug 2020 - 05:46 pm
Passengers queue to be screened for Covid-19 at a testing station set up at Fiumicino airport, near Rome, on August 16, 2020. Italy has introduced mandatory Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) testing for anyone arriving from Croatia, Greece, Spain and Malta and
Germany tracks down most travellers with COVID after test blunder 16 Aug 2020 - 05:38 pm
Bavarian State Prime Minister Markus Soeder leaves a news conference in Nuremberg, Germany, August 10, 2020. Nicolas Armer/Pool via Reuters/File Photo
Ship that oozed oil off Mauritius coast splits in two 16 Aug 2020 - 04:12 pm
MV Wakashio bulk carrier that had run aground and broke into two parts near Blue Bay Marine Park, Mauritius. AFP / STRINGER
India sends team to Mauritius to assist in oil spill 16 Aug 2020 - 03:18 pm
A view shows Japanese bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio as it begins to break apart, after it ran aground on a reef in Mauritius, in this August 15, 2020 satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies. Satellite image ?2020 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUT
First major cruise line set to depart Genoa for Mediterranean tour 16 Aug 2020 - 02:12 pm
In this file photo taken on June 9, 2019 The MSC Magnifica cruise ship is seen from San Maggiore's bell tower leaving in the Venice Lagoon. / AFP / Miguel MEDINA
French daily COVID-19 cases rise above 3,000 15 Aug 2020 - 11:02 pm
Paris municipal police officers wearing face masks ask people to put on their masks in Montorgueil street in Paris, on August 15, 2020. (AFP / BERTRAND GUAY)
South African leader lifts lockdown restrictions after COVID-19 infections fall 15 Aug 2020 - 10:09 pm
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits a COVID-19 treatment facility in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Jerome Delay/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)
Trump campaign plans digital ad campaign during Democratic convention 15 Aug 2020 - 08:46 pm
US President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he delivers remarks to the City of New York Police Benevolent Association at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ, on August 14, 2020. / AFP / JIM WATSON
Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football 15 Aug 2020 - 07:10 pm
An EMS medic checks the temperature of a possible Covid-9 patient before transporting him to the hospital on August 13, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Several of the man's family members had also tested positive. The Latino community in Houston has been especial
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