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In Japan, Biden to launch economic plan for region sceptical on benefits 22 May 2022 - 09:48 am
US President Joe Biden gestures as he departs for Japan at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, May 22, 2022. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool
WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally 22 May 2022 - 09:31 am
A section of skin tissue, harvested from a lesion on the skin of a monkey, that had been infected with monkeypox virus, is seen at 50X magnification on day four of rash development in 1968. CDC/Handout via REUTERS
Australia's Labor to retake power after 9 years, independents may hold sway 22 May 2022 - 08:09 am
Anthony Albanese, leader of Australia's Labor Party, addresses supporters after incumbent Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Scott Morrison conceded defeat in the country's general election, in Sydney, Australia May 21, 2022. Reuters/Jaimi Joy
Shanghai reopens some public transport, still on high COVID alert 22 May 2022 - 07:31 am
A passenger in a protective suit rides on a subway train on the first day of parts of city's subway services resumed in Shanghai, China May 22, 2022. Reuters/Brenda Goh
Three killed in Israeli 'aggression' targeting southern Damascus 21 May 2022 - 05:17 pm
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Australian PM Morrison concedes, ending nearly a decade of conservative rule 21 May 2022 - 05:08 pm
Incumbent Prime Minister Scott Morrison, leader of the Australian Liberal Party, leaves the stage with his wife Jenny and daughters Lily and Abbey, after addressing supporters and conceding defeat in the country's general election in Sydney, Australia, on May 21, 2022. (REUTERS/Loren Elliott)
8 more bodies found in Kashmir tunnel collapse, toll at 9 21 May 2022 - 04:43 pm
A crane removes debris from around a trapped vehicle after the collapse of a tunnel under construction in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, May 20, 2022, in this still image obtained from a video. ANI
US, others walk out of APEC talks over Russia's Ukraine invasion: Officials 21 May 2022 - 04:09 pm
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit speaks at the opening ceremony of Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 2022) in Bangkok, Thailand May 21, 2022. Reuters/Soe Zeya Tun
Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip 21 May 2022 - 03:53 pm
US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrive for a state dinner at the National Museum of Korea, in Seoul, South Korea, May 21, 2022. Lee Jin-man/Pool via Reuters
Russia declares travel ban on 963 Americans including Biden and Blinken 21 May 2022 - 03:32 pm
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Indian teen Praggnanandhaa stuns Carlsen again to take win at Chessable Masters 21 May 2022 - 01:27 pm
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Voting closes in Australia's east as election heads for tight finish 21 May 2022 - 01:22 pm
Voters cast their ballots on the day of the national election, at a Bondi Beach polling station in Sydney, Australia, May 21, 2022. Reuters/Loren Elliott
Russia stops Finland gas flow over payments dispute 21 May 2022 - 07:57 am
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Police: Chicago shooting leaves 2 people dead, 8 wounded 20 May 2022 - 07:37 pm
Chicago Fire Department (CFD) vehicles are seen on the street after gunfire erupted on Thursday night outside a McDonald's near the city's Magnificent Mile shopping section, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. May 19, 2022 in this picture obtained from social media. Twitter/@DamianChlanda/via REUTERS
African Development Bank approves $1.5 bln emergency food facility 20 May 2022 - 06:39 pm
The headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB) are pictured in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, January 30, 2020.REUTERS/Luc Gnago
WHO to hold emergency meeting on monkeypox on Friday -sources 20 May 2022 - 06:19 pm
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Don't forget other crises amid Ukraine focus, UNHCR chief warns 20 May 2022 - 03:54 pm
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi speaks during a news conference in Stockholm, Sweden March 09, 2022. Anders Wiklund/ TT News Agency/via REUTERS
Italy confirms two more monkeypox infections, brings total cases to three 20 May 2022 - 03:44 pm
A general view of Lazzaro Spallanzani infectious diseases hospital on the day of the first human trials of an Italian-developed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, with doses administered to 90 volunteers over 7 months, in Rome, Italy, August 24, 2020. REUTERS/Yara Nardi