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Philippines' FDA allows wider gap between Sputnik V doses 07 Jul 2021 - 12:22 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
As lockdown bites, Malaysians hoist white flags in plea for help 07 Jul 2021 - 11:38 am
Halijah Naemat, 74, puts away a white flag after she received help from others at her home during an enhanced lockdown, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia July 6, 2021. Picture taken July 6, 2021. REUTERS/Lim Huey
Singapore not counting Sinovac shots in COVID-19 vaccination tally 07 Jul 2021 - 11:06 am
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Philippines seeks U.S. help on data recorders for plane crash probe 07 Jul 2021 - 10:52 am
Troops secure the personal belongings of the casualties after the Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 plane carrying troops crashed on landing, in Patikul, Sulu province, Philippines July 4, 2021. Picture taken July 4, 2021. Armed Forces of the Philippin
South Korea considers reimposing restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge 07 Jul 2021 - 10:39 am
People wait in line for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at a testing site which is temporarily set up at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, July 7, 2021. REUTERS/ Heo Ran
Twitter restricts account of expert who mocked China leader 06 Jul 2021 - 03:08 pm
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Every roof in Japan could have solar panels in the future 06 Jul 2021 - 12:31 pm
A man wearing a protective face mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, makes his way at a local shopping street in Tokyo, Japan, May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Indian PM Modi greets Dalai Lama on birthday in rare phone call 06 Jul 2021 - 12:26 pm
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Indonesia prepares infrastructure for worst-case coronavirus scenario 06 Jul 2021 - 11:24 am
People wearing protective masks queue to refill oxygen tanks as Indonesia experiences an oxygen supply shortage amid a surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, at a filling station in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Ph
Black box retrieved from crashed Philippines Air Force plane 06 Jul 2021 - 11:07 am
First responders work at the site after a Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 plane carrying troops crashed on landing in Patikul, Sulu province, Philippines July 4, 2021. Armed Forces of the Philippines - Joint Task Force Sulu/Handout via REUTERS
Indonesia beefs up health funds as hospitals reach critical condition 05 Jul 2021 - 03:40 pm
Firmansyah, a 52-year-old man, squats while queuing to refill oxygen tanks for his neighbor who has breathing problems as Indonesia experiences an oxygen supply shortage amid a surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, at a filling station in Jakarta
Bangladesh extends lockdown to combat COVID-19 surge 05 Jul 2021 - 02:46 pm
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) check commuters at a checkpost during a countrywide lockdown in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide; 4 dead 05 Jul 2021 - 02:38 pm
Police officers conduct a rescue and search operation at the site of a mudslide caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, Japan July 5, 2021.
S.Korea in talks with mRNA vaccine makers to make up to 1 bln doses: Govt official 05 Jul 2021 - 12:42 pm
Kim Soo-jin, senior vice president of Hanmi Pharm speaks during an interview with Reuters at a bio plant factory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. Picture taken July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran
As COVID-19 cases abate, Taiwan eyes easing restrictions 05 Jul 2021 - 12:35 pm
People wait to receive a dose of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the National Taiwan Science Education Center in Taipei City, Taiwan July 3, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang
'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave COVID-19 surge to escort ambulances 05 Jul 2021 - 12:15 pm
Volunteer bikers escort an ambulance to a cemetery as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases surge in Depok on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, July 2, 2021. Picture taken July 2, 2021 REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Rescuers in Japan hunt for 80 missing after deadly landslides 05 Jul 2021 - 12:06 pm
Members of Japanese Self-Defence Forces conduct rescue and search operartion at a mudslide site caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, west of Tokyo, Japan July 5, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS
As COVID cases rise, Australia's New South Wales says next 2 days 'critical' 05 Jul 2021 - 11:29 am
People wearing protective masks maintain social distance while waiting at a bus stop in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott