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Super-spreaders caused most Indian coronavirus cases: study 01 Oct 2020 - 08:20 pm
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Millions on the move as China eyes holiday bounce 01 Oct 2020 - 12:26 pm
People wearing masks following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak are seen with luggage outside Beijing Railway Station, during the holidays of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, in China October 1, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Pakistani doctor urges people to volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine trial 30 Sep 2020 - 08:32 pm
A general view of the Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan September 29, 2020. Picture taken September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Salahuddin NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Schools, cinemas to reopen in India despite spike in virus cases 30 Sep 2020 - 07:49 pm
Workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) sanitize and clean the seats of Star theatre ahead of its reopening, amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Kolkata, India, September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
Indian monsoon rains above average for second year in a row 30 Sep 2020 - 04:49 pm
A woman covers herself with a plastic sheet as she walks during heavy rains in New Delhi, India, July 21, 2020. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
Chinese company targets global sales with quick Covid-19 tests 29 Sep 2020 - 08:54 pm
This photo taken on September 27, 2020 shows a technician in Beijing checking test results using the Flash 20 (at rear), a machine developed by Chinese biotech company Coyote as a fast test for the COVID-19 coronavirus. / AFP / GREG BAKER
More than 60 million Indians may have caught coronavirus: study 29 Sep 2020 - 07:31 pm
A man wearing a facemask as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus visits the Marine Drive waterfront in Mumbai on September 29, 2020. / AFP / Jewel SAMAD
S.Korea on alert over holidays despite slight drop in COVID-19 cases 29 Sep 2020 - 02:20 pm
Travellers arrive to board a train as South Korea prepares to mark the annual Chuseok festival holiday, at Seoul station on September 29, 2020. / AFP / Ed JONES
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila until Oct 31 28 Sep 2020 - 08:06 pm
A woman wearing a face mask and face shield for protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is pictured at a financial district in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 22, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Key Pakistan opposition figure's arrest political, party says 28 Sep 2020 - 08:00 pm
Shehbaz Sharif, brother of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), walks with lawyers and supporters after the High Court rejected bail plea in money laundering case in Lahore, Pakistan September 28, 2020. RE
Philippines warns against complacency as virus spread slows 28 Sep 2020 - 04:32 pm
In this photo taken on September 26, 2020, people along with local government officials prepare to ride on bicycles during a launch ceremony encouraging people to take bicycles to their workplaces, at a mall in Manila. / AFP / AC Dimatatac
Indonesia police fire warning shots at Papua student protest 28 Sep 2020 - 02:41 pm
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Armenian-Azerbaijani clashes continue as international calls for calm grow 28 Sep 2020 - 01:57 pm
An image grab taken from a video made available on the official web site of the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry on September 28, 2020, showing a combat operation during clashes between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Ka
Australian firm says its nasal spray reduced coronavirus growth in animal study 28 Sep 2020 - 08:18 am
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New Zealanders may be able to travel to some Australian states before Christmas, Ardern says 28 Sep 2020 - 12:54 am
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India’s controversial farm bills become law despite protests 27 Sep 2020 - 08:23 pm
FILE PHOTO: A farmer works in wheat field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
Giant rat wins animal hero award for sniffing out landmines 27 Sep 2020 - 03:59 pm
Magawa, an African giant pouched rat wearing his gold medal received from PDSA for his work in detecting landmines in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Carbon monoxide kills 16 in coal mine in southwest China 27 Sep 2020 - 12:03 pm
Ambulances wait outside the Songzao Coal Mine near Chongqing, in southwest China on September 27, 2020. Sixteen workers died and one is in a critical condition after being trapped underground in a coal mine in southwest China on September 27, reported sta

Europe

Smoke rises above a warehouse in Saint Petersburg on July 24, 2026, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. (Photo by AFP) Wildberries: Russia's Amazon that became a target for Kyiv
Firefighters spray water with a hose from the roof of a house during a wildfire near Lege Cap Ferret, southwestern France on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Firefighters race to stop wildfires merging near Madrid
File photo of Hungarian ex-leader Viktor Orban Hungary orders probe into Orban-linked zebras
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Africa

File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute
A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Over 100 hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria blazes
File photo Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
This photo shows a view of a power station in Mateur on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Americas

A Jack Sparrow pirate cosplayer poses outside the Convention Center during Comic Con International in San Diego on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
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