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Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow released from prison 12 Jun 2021 - 09:54 am
Pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow releases from prison after serving nearly seven months for her role in an unauthorised assembly during the city's 2019 anti-government protests, in Hong Kong, China June 12, 2021. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
Thailand books 20 mln doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines 11 Jun 2021 - 07:44 pm
A vial labelled with the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is seen in this illustration picture taken March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Sri Lanka testing for oil in waters near stricken cargo ship 11 Jun 2021 - 07:01 pm
The Singapore-registered MV X-Press Pearl, which caught fire and later sank, is seen mid-sea off the Colombo Harbour in Sri Lanka, June 7, 2021, in this satellite image supplied by Planet Labs Inc. Planet Labs Inc./Handout via REUTERS
Elephant herd trekking across China leave one behind 11 Jun 2021 - 06:49 pm
An aerial view shows wild Asian elephants grazing on a farm at a village in Jinning district of Kunming, Yunnan province, China June 6, 2021. A herd of 15 wild elephants has trekked hundreds of kilometres after leaving their forest habitat in Xishuangbann
McDonald's shuts some Indonesia outlets over BTS meal frenzy 11 Jun 2021 - 06:01 pm
Food delivery drivers crowd in a McDonald's restaurant and wait for BTS meal orders in Bogor, Indonesia, June 9, 2021 in this picture obtained from social media. SOFYAN SHAH ? RADAR BOGOR/via REUTERS
Philippines to give vaccinated elderly more freedom to encourage inoculation 11 Jun 2021 - 04:17 pm
A health worker administers a dose of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, as economic workers queue to get vaccinated at Robinsons Place, in Manila, Philippines, June 8, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Malaysia extends full lockdown as new Covid cases stay high 11 Jun 2021 - 04:04 pm
A medical worker collects a swab sample from a woman to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, June 2, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo
China approves emergency use of Covid shots for kids aged 3-17 11 Jun 2021 - 01:57 pm
FILE PHOTO: Signage of Sinopharm is seen at the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), following the COVID-19 outbreak, in Beijing, China September 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang//File Photo
Taiwan says Thailand prioritising AstraZeneca shots for itself 11 Jun 2021 - 01:14 pm
FILE PHOTO: A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as Thailand start mass inoculation at a gymnasium inside Siam Paragon shopping centre, Bangkok, Thailand June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya
Congestion at South China ports worsens on anti-COVID-19 measures 11 Jun 2021 - 01:03 pm
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship carrying containers is seen near the Yantian port in Shenzhen, following the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, Guangdong province, China May 17, 2020. REUTERS/Martin Pollard/File Photo/File Photo
Singapore, Australia working towards travel bubble, leaders say 10 Jun 2021 - 03:54 pm
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong give a joint news conference at the Istana in Singapore June 10, 2021. Ministry of Communications and Information/Handout via REUTERS
From village to conservation forest, Indonesian orangutan finds a new home 10 Jun 2021 - 02:00 pm
Jala, a male adult orangutan, climbs a tree after leaving a cage as it is released back into the wild by conservationist group International Animal Rescue (IAR) Indonesia and country's environment and forestry ministry agency at the conservation forest of
Virus variants a concern in Indonesia as regional clusters grow 10 Jun 2021 - 01:33 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask sits at a shopping mall amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Singapore to start easing COVID-19 restrictions after infections fall 10 Jun 2021 - 12:19 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask passes the city skyline during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Australian floods turn fatal as Sydney shivers through cold snap 10 Jun 2021 - 12:14 pm
People walk in wet conditions along the waterfront near the Sydney Opera House as eastern Australia experiences a winter cold front, in Sydney, Australia, June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
AstraZeneca says working with Southeast Asian nations on vaccine deliveries 10 Jun 2021 - 12:05 pm
A health worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as Thailand start mass inoculation at a gymnasium inside Siam Paragon shopping centre, Bangkok, Thailand June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Pho
Indian state sharply raises COVID-19 death toll prompting call for wide review 10 Jun 2021 - 11:41 am
Health workers wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as they prepare to carry the body of a person, who died from complications related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), for cremation at a crematorium in New Delhi, India, June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Da
Philippines' COVID-19 vaccination drive hit by delivery delays 10 Jun 2021 - 11:33 am
A police officer receives his first dose of Sinovac Biotech’s CoronaVac vaccine for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during the vaccination of essential workers, at the Navotas Fish Port, in Navotas City, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 10, 2021. REUTER

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Peninsula Cyprus ferry toll rises to 12 as two more bodies found
Image used for representation only. Man arrested with automatic rifle at Brussels train station

Africa

Representational file photo. DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding
Representational file photo. Malaria kills 122 in Namibia as cases top 122,000
Pic from social media. Low S.African stadium flyover under review, next scrapped
Peninsula Tunisia's summer wildfires destroy over 14,000 hectares of forest: Civil Defense

Americas

File photo U.S. regulator opens probe into Tesla Cybercab self-certification
The container ship CMA CGM Arctic, sailing under the Maltese flag, passes through the Cocoli Locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City on September 3, 2026, ahead of reduced transit measures linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon that are set to come into force on September 4. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) Panama Canal begins reducing crossings due to El Nino
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