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Japan's Fujifilm says it can make new coronavirus variant detection kits in weeks 18 May 2021 - 11:10 am
A handout photo shows a new detection kit that can identify coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variants, developed by Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corp. in this undated photo released by the company and obtained by Reuters on May 17, 2021. Fujifilm Wako Pure C
'Flattered' Russian spy chief denies SolarWinds attack - BBC 18 May 2021 - 10:48 am
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The show is back on: London theatres reopen to live audiences 18 May 2021 - 10:22 am
People stand next to St Martin's Theatre at London's West End in London, Britain, August 13, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo
Lebanon president says foreign minister's comments just personal opinion 18 May 2021 - 10:18 am
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Taiwan to close schools, but rise in COVID-19 cases slows 18 May 2021 - 10:10 am
People wear protective face masks while at a metro station, amid a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in Taipei, Taiwan May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang
India's Covid tally passes 25 mln; cyclone complicates efforts in Modi's state 18 May 2021 - 09:54 am
Members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) stand guard along a shore ahead of Cyclone Tauktae in Veraval in the western state of Gujarat, India, May 17, 2021. Reuters/Amit Dave
Powerful storm weakens slightly after landfall in western India 18 May 2021 - 09:36 am
A crane lifts a fallen tree after strong winds caused by Cyclone Tauktae, in Mumbai, India, May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Australian PM stands firm on border closure due to COVID-19, as industries plea for reopening 18 May 2021 - 09:31 am
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Clinic helps long-haul patients in London's "Covid triangle" 18 May 2021 - 09:26 am
A man wearing a protective mask walks past a testing centre amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease in the Shoreditch area of London, Britain, May 17, 2021. Reuters/John Sibley
Tesla says working with China to probe crash involving policemen 18 May 2021 - 09:14 am
File photo: The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Japan's economy slumps back into decline as COVID-19 hits spending 18 May 2021 - 08:51 am
Passersby wearing protective face masks walk on Shibuya crossing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan April 23, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo.
Hong Kong temporarily suspends operations at representative office in Taiwan 18 May 2021 - 08:37 am
A Hong Kong flag is flown behind a pair of surveillance cameras outside the Central Government Offices in Hong Kong, China July 20, 2020. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
Philippines signs biggest Covid-19 vaccine order with Pfizer 18 May 2021 - 08:34 am
FILE PHOTO: A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip continues for ninth day 18 May 2021 - 08:14 am
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on a building in Gaza City May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
WHO welcomes US donation of more COVID-19 vaccine doses 18 May 2021 - 12:10 am
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California to keep mask mandate in place for another month 17 May 2021 - 11:22 pm
FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks walk along the ocean pier in Huntington Beach, California, U.S., July 23, 2020. REUTERS/Mike... MIKE BLAKE July 28, 2020
Brazil's pandemic-weary Manaus flooded by rising Amazon rivers 17 May 2021 - 09:58 pm
A man carries a box with oranges as he walks over wooden walkways installed by the city hall over a street flooded by waters from the Negro river in downtown of Manaus, in Amazonas State, Brazil May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly
Italy shortens COVID curfew, eases other restrictions -sources 17 May 2021 - 09:46 pm
People sit at outdoor tables at St. Mark's Square as Italy lifts quarantine restrictions for travellers arriving from European Union countries, Britain and Israel and begins offering COVID-free flights in a bid to revive the tourism industry, in Venice, I