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17 fishermen feared dead after trawler sinks in Arctic Russia 28 Dec 2020 - 04:00 pm
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Pfizer to complete supply of COVID-19 vaccines to EU by September 28 Dec 2020 - 03:16 pm
A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a
Philippine president signs $93.7 bln national budget for 2021 28 Dec 2020 - 02:40 pm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during their joint press statement with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (not pictured) at Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan May 31, 2019. Kazuhiro Nogi /Pool via Reuters/File Photo
India's Serum Institute expects approval for AstraZeneca vaccine in days 28 Dec 2020 - 02:36 pm
Vials with a sticker reading,
Small delay in Pfizer vaccine deliveries to 8 EU nations: Spain 28 Dec 2020 - 02:29 pm
A nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, during a vaccination operation at the
EU nations unanimously back post-Brexit trade deal with UK 28 Dec 2020 - 02:13 pm
This file photograph taken on December 10, 2020, shows the flags of the United Kingdom and the European Union next to the
Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022 28 Dec 2020 - 02:05 pm
Chips are seen at Hawksmoor, Seven Dials on the opening day of
Piecemeal data releases threaten to undermine Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine 28 Dec 2020 - 02:01 pm
A man works in a laboratory of Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech, developing an experimental coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, during a government-organized media tour in Beijing, China, Sept. 24, 2020. Reuters/Thomas Peter/File Photo
China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting 28 Dec 2020 - 01:37 pm
This screengrab taken on December 28, 2020 from an undated video showing former Chinese lawyer and citizen journalist Zhang Zhan as she broadcasts via YouTube, at an unconfirmed location in China. AFP / YouTube / Handout
Philippines troops, ministers get COVID-19 vaccine before approval 28 Dec 2020 - 01:03 pm
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte reviews military cadets during change of command ceremonies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, metro Manila, Philippines October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao/File Photo
Indonesia bans international visitors for 2 weeks over new virus strain 28 Dec 2020 - 12:33 pm
Passengers wearing protective face masks walk at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia December 23, 2020. Antara Foto/Muhammad Iqbal/via Reuters.
Philippines warns of unapproved Covid shots as soldiers get jabs 28 Dec 2020 - 11:55 am
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Nashville blast suspect died in explosion, police say 28 Dec 2020 - 11:49 am
Nashville Metro Police Chief John Drake (L) and officers Amanda Topping, Michael Sipos, James Luellen, Brenna Hosey, and James Wells embrace after a news conference held to discuss the Christmas Day motor home explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Decem
Oman’s expat work force down by 16% amid pandemic, says report 28 Dec 2020 - 11:36 am
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Approval of Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID shot could help relax COVID restrictions, British minister says 28 Dec 2020 - 11:32 am
AstraZeneca's logo is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
S.Korea to accelerate virus vaccine efforts as first U.K. variant detected 28 Dec 2020 - 11:22 am
A medical staff member wearing protective gear takes a swab from a visitor to test for the Covid-19 coronavirus at a temporary testing station outside the City Hall in Seoul on December 28, 2020. / AFP / Jung Yeon-je
Trump signs pandemic aid and spending bill, averting government shutdown 28 Dec 2020 - 08:22 am
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen past the Washington Monument as the sun rises on December 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum/Getty Images/AFP
Sydney told to watch its famous New Year's Eve fireworks from home 28 Dec 2020 - 08:21 am
Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour, Australia, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo