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Hanoi: Vietnam reported two more coronavirus cases on Tuesday linked to a rare domestic infection in its commercial hub Ho Chi Minh City,...

MADRID: The Madrid region on Tuesday inaugurated a 100-million-euro hospital to treat COVID-19 patients, though unions say a lack of healthcare workers has...

Bangkok: Thai authorities urged calm on Tuesday as they scramble to trace a potential coronavirus outbreak after at least four women tested positive...

Greece: Locked down by coronavirus at their busiest time of year, fir tree farmers in Greece are hoping for a Christmas miracle to...

Hong Kong: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday urged residents to stay home as the city grapples with a resurgence of the...

Bangkok: Thailand's constitutional court on Tuesday warned against "vulgar" criticism of its rulings, on the eve of a crucial judgement that could see...

TOKYO: As a new wave of coronavirus infections sweeps Tokyo, a pop-up store near Japan's capital is luring Christmas shoppers with 250 types...

FRANKFURT: Pfizer Inc and BioNTech have applied to the European drugs regulator for conditional authorization of their COVID-19 vaccine, following similar steps in...

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities are closely monitoring several volcanoes after sensors picked up increased activity in recent weeks, prompting the evacuation of thousands...

Debenhams Plc said it’s preparing to close its doors for good after failing to find a buyer, in another severe blow for British...

Colombo: Sri Lanka freed hundreds of prisoners and said it would release thousands more after a riot sparked by anger over coronavirus cases...

Washington: The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC), accusing it of supporting...

BANDUNG, Indonesia: Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Indonesian city of Bandung neat lines of teepee-style tents are set up each evening on...

The Philippines is looking at subsidizing coronavirus tests for tourists to boost its pandemic-battered tourism industry that’s gradually reopening to domestic travelers. The...

Moderna Inc said on Monday it has applied for U.S. emergency authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine after full results from a late-stage study...

Jakarta: Anies Baswedan, the governor of the Indonesian capital Jakarta, said on Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19, as the world's fourth...

Washington - President-elect Joe Biden's victory in Arizona was finalized Monday, further cementing his win even as Donald Trump continues to make baseless...

LONDON - People who refuse a vaccine for COVID-19 could find normal life curtailed as restaurants, bars, cinemas and sports venues could block...