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Japan's Mizuho halts service at card-eating ATMs 28 Feb 2021 - 12:37 pm
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Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion in major national security crackdown 28 Feb 2021 - 12:06 pm
Pro-democracy activists Helena Wong Pik-wan (2nd-L) and Jimmy Sham (2nd-R) speak to the media as they arrive to report to the police station over national security law charges, in Hong Kong, China February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Joyce Zhou
U.S. authorizes J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, making it third available 28 Feb 2021 - 11:43 am
Vials of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine candidate are seen in an undated photograph. Johnson & Johnson/Handout via REUTERS
Myanmar police crack down on protests for second day; at least five dead 28 Feb 2021 - 11:30 am
A riot police officer fires a rubber bullet toward protesters during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Thailand starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign 28 Feb 2021 - 11:24 am
A health worker prepares to administer the Sinovac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at the Samut Sakhon hospital in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, February 28, 2021. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Australia receives AstraZeneca vials as it ramps up vaccination drive 28 Feb 2021 - 11:13 am
A sign for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic is seen as high-risk workers receive the first vaccines in the state of Victoria's rollout of the program, in Melbourne, Australia, February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Sandra Sanders
As Mexico's largest migrant camp empties, new tents spring up along border 27 Feb 2021 - 08:43 pm
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Ethiopia criticizes Amnesty report on massacre in Tigray town 27 Feb 2021 - 06:31 pm
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Myanmar police arrest hundreds in crackdown, rights group says 27 Feb 2021 - 06:12 pm
Protesters flee from teargas during a rally against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
Russian scientists say Sputnik V performs well against Covid mutations 27 Feb 2021 - 04:05 pm
A medical specialist holds a vial of Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus in a department store in Moscow, Russia, January 18, 2021. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo
Italy tightens COVID-19 curbs in several regions as cases pick up 27 Feb 2021 - 03:31 pm
A person walks along Via dei Condotti amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after theft, shooting 27 Feb 2021 - 03:30 pm
File photo: Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Met Gala - Camp: Notes on Fashion- Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - May 6, 2019 - Lady Gaga. Reuters/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Biden White House asks "Trump who?" ahead of speech to conservatives 27 Feb 2021 - 03:07 pm
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 25, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Tunisia's main party holds street protest, escalating government row 27 Feb 2021 - 02:04 pm
Supporters of Tunisia's biggest political party, the moderate Islamist Ennahda, march during a rally in opposition to President Kais Saied, in Tunis, Tunisia February 27, 2021. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
Iran says U.S. air strikes in Syria encourage terrorism in the region 27 Feb 2021 - 01:42 pm
A close up view of buildings at an Iraq-Syria border crossing before airstrikes, seen in this February 3, 2021 handout satellite image provided by Maxar.
Philippines extends coronavirus curbs in capital ahead of vaccine arrivals 27 Feb 2021 - 01:19 pm
A man wearing a face mask and a face shield as protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) enters a disinfection booth at a community quarantine checkpoint, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 25, 2021. Reuters/Lisa Marie David
Myanmar police launch most extensive crackdown; one woman dead, media say 27 Feb 2021 - 01:05 pm
Protesters flash three-finger salutes and hold shields during a rally against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case 27 Feb 2021 - 12:50 pm
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