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Pakistan confirms first two cases of coronavirus 26 Feb 2020 - 09:08 pm
A health worker takes the temperature of a man, who returned from Afghanistan, for a medical observation as a preventive measure following the coronavirus outbreak, outside a medical camp set up near the Friendship Gate, crossing point at the Pakistan-Afg
Death toll rises to 24 from Delhi riots during Trump trip 26 Feb 2020 - 07:58 pm
A car work shop in Shiv Vihar area of North East Delhi which was set on fire by rioters, February 26, 2020. (Imtiyaz Khan / Anadolu Agency)
UN rights boss expected in China, including restive Xinjiang region, this year 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm
Michelle Bachelet (Reuters file photo)
Modi calls for calm as Delhi riots kill 22 26 Feb 2020 - 02:09 pm
A general view of burnt-out and damaged residential premises and shops following clashes between people supporting and opposing a contentious amendment to India's citizenship law, in New Delhi on February 26, 2020. AFP / Sajjad Hussain
Singapore charges man with virus for lying to health officials 26 Feb 2020 - 01:16 pm
This photograph taken on February 22, 2020 shows a volunteer (L) taking a temperature of a church member attending a small group service as a protective measure to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Singapore. AFP / Roslan RAHMAN
Five dead, three missing after Jakarta floods 26 Feb 2020 - 11:00 am
Children play in the floodwaters after heavy rains in Bekasi, near Jakarta, Indonesia February 25, 2020 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Yulius Satria Wijaya/ via REUTERS
South Korea reports 169 new coronavirus cases, total tops 1,100 26 Feb 2020 - 10:01 am
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in gets briefed during his visit to a medical center in Daegu, South Korea, February 25, 2020. Yonhap via REUTERS
Air New Zealand tests beds for economy passengers 26 Feb 2020 - 09:48 am
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Vietnam bars tourists from virus-hit parts of South Korea 26 Feb 2020 - 09:37 am
 A ground staff member of Vietnam Airlines and passengers wearing protective mask, following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, wait for boarding at the Danang airport in Danang city, Vietnam February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Kham
Violence escalates in India’s capital with at least 17 dead 26 Feb 2020 - 09:15 am
Men make their way around burnt-out vehicles following clashes between people supporting and opposing a contentious amendment to India's citizenship law, in New Delhi on February 26, 2020./ AFP / Sajjad HUSSAIN
Expelled WSJ China journalist stuck in virus epicentre 25 Feb 2020 - 06:38 pm
Wall Street Journal reporters Josh Chin (R) and Philip Wen walk through Beijing Capital Airport before their departure on February 24, 2020. AFP / Greg Baker
Death toll in India's capital clashes rises to 10 25 Feb 2020 - 05:25 pm
Women speak with a police officer during a sit-in protest in a riot affected area after clashes erupted between people demonstrating for and against a new citizenship law in New Delhi, India, February 25, 2020. Reuters/Danish Siddiqui
US wants Afghan president to postpone planned inauguration 25 Feb 2020 - 05:22 pm
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan in this December 7, 2015 file photo. Reuters / Mohammad Ismail
Pakistan releases Pashtun rights activist from jail 25 Feb 2020 - 05:22 pm
(Al Jazeera photo)
Honeymoon from hell: Coronavirus travel bans trap South Koreans abroad 25 Feb 2020 - 05:22 pm
Couples wearing protective face masks attend a mass wedding ceremony organised by the Unification Church at Cheongshim Peace World Center in Gapyeong on February 7, 2020. AFP / Jung Yeon-je
Melania Trump visits 'happiness' class at Indian school 25 Feb 2020 - 02:47 pm
US first lady Melania Trump plays with children at the Sarvodaya Co-Education Senior Secondary School in Moti Bagh, in New Delhi, during a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump in India, February 25, 2020. Reuters/Anushree Fadnavis
Fearing coronavirus, Hong Kong's "coffin home" dwellers stay indoors 25 Feb 2020 - 01:44 pm
Simon Wong at his 2 square metre subdivided residential unit, known as a
Malaysia's Mahathir proposes 'unity government' to strengthen grip 25 Feb 2020 - 01:44 pm
File photo: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad attends a meeting of political and civil leaders looking to change the government in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 27, 2016. REUTERS/Olivia Harris/File Photo