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Mainland China reports eight new coronavirus cases, two in Beijing 05 Jul 2020 - 12:11 pm
A man wears a protective mask as he sits on his suitcase at the Beijing West Railway Station, after an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Beijing, China July 3, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Philippines' Duterte signs anti-terrorism bill into law 04 Jul 2020 - 07:19 pm
This file photo was taken on June 4, 2020, shows mask-clad protesters marching against an anti-terrorism bill at a university campus in Manila. / AFP / Ted ALJIBE
Indian man wears gold face mask to ward off coronavirus 04 Jul 2020 - 04:56 pm
Shankar Kurhade (48), wears his face mask made out of gold as he poses for a photograph amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pune, India, July 4, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer
14 feared dead in nursing home as heavy rain lashes western Japan 04 Jul 2020 - 01:43 pm
An aerial view shows flooded Kuma River caused by a heavy rain at a residential area in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo July 4, 2020. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rains 04 Jul 2020 - 10:51 am
People stand in a queue as a healthcare worker checks the temperature of a resident using an electronic thermometer during a medical campaign for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mumbai, India, July 4, 2020. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Pakistani foreign minister tests positive for COVID-19 03 Jul 2020 - 07:50 pm
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Indian policemen arrested over custody deaths of father and son 03 Jul 2020 - 07:33 pm
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Thailand's main airport offers rapid coronavirus test for international arrivals 03 Jul 2020 - 07:27 pm
A doctor and medical staffs wearing personnel protective equipment (PPE) demonstrate the lab workflow at the COVID-19 testing laboratory at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International airport amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Thailand, June
India approves human trials for second COVID-19 vaccine candidate 03 Jul 2020 - 04:32 pm
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19 Sikh pilgrims killed in Pakistan when train collides with van 03 Jul 2020 - 04:07 pm
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Beijing lifts most travel restrictions, says city's outbreak contained 03 Jul 2020 - 02:04 pm
Station staff wear protective gear as they check the ID and health status of travellers before they enter the Beijing South Railway Station, after an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Beijing, China July 3, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Indian PM Modi shuts Weibo account after banning Chinese apps 02 Jul 2020 - 11:48 pm
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More than 120 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide 02 Jul 2020 - 02:52 pm
This handout from the Myanmar Fire Services Department taken and released on July 2, 2020 shows rescuers attempting to locate survivors after a landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant, Kachin state. AFP PHOTO / MYANMAR FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
At least 50 dead in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: officials 02 Jul 2020 - 09:38 am
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Check in but never leave: Taiwan offers fake flights for travel-starved tourists 02 Jul 2020 - 08:20 am
People who want to leave the island, but cannot due to coronavirus disease-related (COVID-19) travel restrictions, take part in a
India's TikTok stars feel pained by government app ban 01 Jul 2020 - 09:03 pm
Geetha Sridha, 54, who used to post over a dozen videos on video-sharing app tiktok, and her daughter Sarada Sridhar are seen in a mobile phone's screen as they make a video that they said will upload on an Indian app, after India banned dozens of Chinese
Hong Kong makes first security law arrests as thousands defy protest ban 01 Jul 2020 - 07:51 pm
TOPSHOT - Police charge towards protesters during a rally against a new national security law in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020, on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China./ AFP / Anthony WALLACE
Firms may rethink Honk Kong offices after China security law: US's Ross 01 Jul 2020 - 03:05 pm
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is seen prior to U.S. President Donald Trump's tour of Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S., June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria