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Bees in the Netherlands trained to detect COVID-19 infections 09 May 2021 - 09:17 am
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Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean, draws criticism from NASA 09 May 2021 - 08:11 am
File photo: The Long March-5B Y2 rocket, carrying the core module of China's space station Tianhe, takes off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, China April 29, 2021. China Daily via Reuters
Dozens of Palestinians injured during clashes with occupation forces 08 May 2021 - 09:53 pm
An Israeli policeman scuffles with a Palestinian amid tension over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo
Scottish nationalists vow new independence vote from UK after election success 08 May 2021 - 09:20 pm
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives at Glasgow counting centre in the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain May 7, 2021. (Jeff J Mitchell/ REUTERS)
Jerusalem tensions high as thousands head to Al Aqsa 08 May 2021 - 09:10 pm
Israeli police run during clashes with Palestinians at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City on May 7, 2021. (Reuters/Ammar Awad)
Turkey COVID cases below 20,000 for first time since mid-March 08 May 2021 - 08:55 pm
A vendor wears a protective mask at a fish and seafood stall at a local market during a nationwide
French President urges US to lift Covid-19 vaccines exporting restrictions 08 May 2021 - 08:16 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a ceremony to mark the end of World War II, in Paris, France on May 8, 2021. (Christophe Ena/ REUTERS)
Medics: 200 Palestinians hurt in Al-Aqsa clashes with police 08 May 2021 - 07:15 pm
Palestinians react as Israeli police fire stun grenades during clashes at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on May 7, 2021. (REUTERS/Ammar Awad)
Bomb kills at least 30 near girls' school in Afghan capital 08 May 2021 - 06:48 pm
An injured woman is transported to a hospital after a blast in Kabul, Afghanistan May 8, 2021. (Reuters/Mohammad Ismail)
As India surges, Bangladesh lacks jabs, faces virus variants 08 May 2021 - 03:47 pm
A man rides a bike during heavy rain at night in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 2, 2021. Reuters/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Pakistan gets first Covid-19 vaccine doses under COVAX: UNICEF 08 May 2021 - 03:04 pm
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China to restrict mobile app news notifications in internet clampdown 08 May 2021 - 02:57 pm
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Displacement of Palestinians in Jerusalem is illegal: EU 08 May 2021 - 02:00 pm
A Palestinian man prays as Israeli police gather during clashes at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City on May 7, 2021. (Reuters/Ammar Awad)
UK rail operators halt high-speed services on cracks: BBC 08 May 2021 - 01:53 pm
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EU sceptical on vaccine waiver, but ready to discuss proposal 08 May 2021 - 01:33 pm
European Council President Charles Michel speaks to the press as he arrives at the Palacio de Cristal for an informal meeting in the framework of the European Social Summit in Porto, Portugal, May 8, 2021. Reuters/Violeta Santos Moura/Pool
EU agrees potential 1.8 billion-dose purchase of Pfizer jab 08 May 2021 - 01:19 pm
REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
New Zealand to resume Australia "travel bubble" as Sydney Covid threat eases 08 May 2021 - 01:13 pm
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Scotland's crucial election on knife edge as pro-independence party heads for win 08 May 2021 - 12:55 pm
Election staff members count votes for the Scottish Parliamentary election at a counting centre in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, May 7, 2021. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne