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Indian farmers mark 100th day of protests with road blockade 06 Mar 2021 - 07:14 pm
Farmers cheer and wave flags as more tractors arrive from Punjab to participate in the ongoing farmers' protest at Singhu border, to mark 100th day of demonstrations against the farm laws, near Kundli border, in Haryana India, March 6, 2021. REUTERS/Anush
India asks states to prioritise vaccinations in areas with surging Covid-19 cases 06 Mar 2021 - 03:46 pm
File photo: People wait to receive a dose of COVISHIELD, a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, in Mumbai, India, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
Myanmar protesters string up women's clothes for protection 06 Mar 2021 - 03:40 pm
Traditional clothes hang on a rope as protesters holding shields stand in line in the background during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar March 6, 2021 in this still image obtained by Reuters from a video.
Malaysia's AirAsia Group plans air taxi, drone delivery service 06 Mar 2021 - 03:33 pm
An AirAsia X Airbus A340 passenger jet arrives on its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Paris Orly Airport in Feb. 14, 2011. Reuters/Charles Platiau/File Photo
Imran Khan wins Pakistan parliament vote to stay Prime Minister 06 Mar 2021 - 11:13 am
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan November 19, 2020. Reuters/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo
Japan extends virus emergency for 2 weeks for Tokyo area 05 Mar 2021 - 03:46 pm
Pedestrians wearing protective masks amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, make their way in Tokyo, Japan, February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Japan supercomputer shows doubling masks offers little help preventing viral spread 05 Mar 2021 - 01:54 pm
FILE PHOTO: A computer simulation by Japanese scientists at research giant Riken and Kobe University, illustrates the effectiveness of different mask combinations worn to curb the spread of droplets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, in this pres
India passes key vaccination milestone after relaxations 05 Mar 2021 - 01:43 pm
FILE PHOTO: People wait to receive a dose of COVISHIELD, a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, in Mumbai, India, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
World no closer to answer on COVID origins despite WHO probe - expert 05 Mar 2021 - 01:34 pm
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Drugmaker Takeda asks Japan for Moderna COVID-19 shot approval 05 Mar 2021 - 01:24 pm
A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is seen at a vaccination center in Calais as part of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination campaign in France, March 4, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
Philippines reports 52 more cases of South African COVID-19 variant 05 Mar 2021 - 01:20 pm
Health workers wait for the vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to begin, at the Marikina Sports Center, in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Huge quakes hit near New Zealand, Tsunami threat passes 05 Mar 2021 - 08:56 am
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Pakistan PM to seek vote of confidence on Saturday after Senate setback 05 Mar 2021 - 12:07 am
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo
Strong quake shakes New Zealand, but no damage reported and tsunami threat eases 04 Mar 2021 - 08:21 pm
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India's COVID vaccine wins over some sceptics after promising data 04 Mar 2021 - 07:30 pm
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Efficacy data for India's own COVID-19 vaccine could boost public acceptance 04 Mar 2021 - 10:56 am
A woman poses for a picture with a cardboard cutout after receiving a dose of COVISHIELD, a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India, at a vaccination centre, after second wave of vaccination started for the elderly with comorbidities, a
Cambodian PM gets AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot, defends Chinese vaccine 04 Mar 2021 - 09:01 am
Containers of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines are pictured during a handover ceremony as the country receives its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines under COVAX scheme at the Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia, March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Cindy Liu
Pakistan PM Khan to seek vote of confidence after election setback 03 Mar 2021 - 10:08 pm
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Europe

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A firefighter sprays water on a burning forest close to a residential area during a wildfire near Lege-Cap-Ferret, southwestern France, on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Julien De Rosa / AFP) Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe
Flames spread on the hills surrounding Cotignac, southeastern France on July 23, 2026 during a wildfire. (Photo by Thibaud MORITZ / AFP) France evacuates 20,000 as fire rages in pine forest
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Africa

File photo UK cancels military training in Kenya over permit dispute
A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Over 100 hospitalised, 150 homes damaged in Algeria blazes
File photo Ebola death toll in Africa outbreak surpasses 1,000
This photo shows a view of a power station in Mateur on July 21, 2026. Tunisia has been experiencing a heatwave for a week, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees celsius as people endure the ordeal of daily water and electricity cuts. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

Americas

A Jack Sparrow pirate cosplayer poses outside the Convention Center during Comic Con International in San Diego on July 23, 2026. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge during a roundtable at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.(Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue
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