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Cinemas in China begin to reopen after six-month coronavirus closure 20 Jul 2020 - 01:15 pm
A worker disinfects a cinema in Beijing on July 20, 2020. Hundreds of cinemas reopened in scores of Chinese cities on July 20 following a nearly six-month nationwide shutdown due to the coronavirus. AFP / GREG BAKER
New Zealand economy doing better than expected, finmin says 20 Jul 2020 - 08:40 am
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Masks made mandatory in Australia’s 2nd-biggest metropolis 19 Jul 2020 - 11:15 pm
People walk along Albert Park lake in Melbourne on July 13, 2020, as five million people in Australia's second-biggest city began a new lockdown following a resurgence of coronavirus cases. / AFP / William WEST
Blood test to detect Covid-19 result in 20 mins: Study 19 Jul 2020 - 10:26 pm
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Floods in India, Nepal displace nearly 4 million people, at least 189 dead 19 Jul 2020 - 08:15 pm
TOPSHOT - In this aerial photo inundated houses are seen in Sunamgong on July 14, 2020. Almost four million people have been hit by monsoon floods in South Asia, officials said July 14, with a third of Bangladesh already underwater from some of the heavie
Beijing eases virus response level after 2 weeks of no new cases 19 Jul 2020 - 08:03 pm
People observe social distancing as they wait for the opening of the new Apple flagship store following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sanlitun in Beijing, China, July 17, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Stranded on ships, 200,000 seafarers struggle in virus limbo 19 Jul 2020 - 02:39 pm
This file photo taken on May 31, 2020 shows a general view of cruise ships anchored at Manila Bay waiting for disembarkation clearance from authorities for their Filipino crews who have undergone swab tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the P
Thai metal workshop dazzles tourists with movie-inspired creations 19 Jul 2020 - 02:14 pm
This photograph taken on July 18, 2020 shows a child looking at a figure of King Kong in front of life-sized sculptures of characters from the
Hong Kong tightens coronavirus restrictions as cases hit record 19 Jul 2020 - 12:19 pm
A girl (L) rides her scooter at the west kowloon cultural district in Hong Kong on July 18, 2020. / AFP / ISAAC LAWRENCE
‘Ugly face’: US and China trade barbs in Myanmar as South China Sea rift deepens 19 Jul 2020 - 10:59 am
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Pakistan to relocate lonely elephant to Cambodia sanctuary 18 Jul 2020 - 05:26 pm
Media representatives take video and photographs of Elephant Kaavan as it stands behind a fence at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad on July 18, 2020. A Pakistani court approved the relocation of a lonely and mistreated elephant to Cambodia on July 18 after
Floods kill 14 in China as water peaks at Three Gorges Dam 18 Jul 2020 - 02:13 pm
An aerial view shows flooded residential buildings due to rising water levels of the Yangtze river in Jiujiang, China's central Jiangxi province, on July 18, 2020. / AFP / Hector RETAMAL
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, daughter, hospitalised for COVID-19 - media 18 Jul 2020 - 11:20 am
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 20, 2019 Indian Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (L) and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan pose during an event with NGO Smile Train India to bring awareness about cleft lip and palate, in Mumbai. AFP / Sujit
Philippines defends anti-terror law before US Congress 18 Jul 2020 - 08:57 am
FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Philippine Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Organisers announce schedule for rearranged Tokyo Games 17 Jul 2020 - 08:45 pm
President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee Yoshiro Mori (R), and Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee CEO Toshiro Muto, wearing face masks attend a news conference after giving a presentation to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) about the rearran
Pakistan PM Khan urges 'simplicity' to slow virus over Eid 17 Jul 2020 - 04:07 pm
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Indonesian rescuers hunt for dozens missing after floods kill 36 17 Jul 2020 - 03:53 pm
This aerial handout picture taken and released on July 17, 2020 by Indonesian mitigation management agency (BNPB) shows houses buried in mud in North Luwu, South Sulawesi, after several rivers burst their banks following torrential rains in the region./ A
South Korea approves human trials of Celltrion's COVID-19 antibody drug 17 Jul 2020 - 02:05 pm
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This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp in Saint-Mande, east of Paris, on April 29, 2026. Photo by Martin LELIEVRE / AFP EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves the High Court, in central London, on April 8, 2025 after an hearing about a decision of the British Government to downgrade his personal security during visits in Britain. Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP Prince Harry, Meghan switch children's school over security concerns: UK media

Africa

Mai Diop poses for a portrait next to her paddy field in Lampsar, on August 20, 2026.(Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP) Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies
A general view of vehicles driving in downtown Dakar, on September 2, 2026. Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP Senegal raises $179 million since announcing external debt reworking plans
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the second day of the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, Ontario on September 15, 2026. Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP Canada remains 'most important partner' for US in 'key areas': Carney
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