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China says Indian criticism of coronavirus test kits is "irresponsible" 28 Apr 2020 - 12:05 pm
A health worker uses an infrared thermometer to measure the temperature of a motorcyclist on a road during a nationwide lockdown to slow the spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ahmedabad, India, April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Amit Dave
Pakistan confident in controlling spread of coronavirus 28 Apr 2020 - 11:54 am
A police vehicle blocks a road in a business district during a lockdown in efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins in Karachi, Pakistan April 25, 2020. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Thailand's coronavirus medics feel strain even as cases decline 28 Apr 2020 - 11:41 am
Nurse Tatsanee Onthong, 26, wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as she attends to a COVID-19 in the Emerging Infectious Disease Clinic intensive care unit at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, April 22, 2020. Picture taken Ap
Australia says 'winning' against coronavirus, eases lockdown 28 Apr 2020 - 11:33 am
Surfers are seen in the ocean after Bondi Beach reopened following a five week closure in Sydney on April 28, 2020, amid the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic./ AFP / PETER PARKS
German virus spread worsens as lockdown eases 28 Apr 2020 - 10:50 am
A woman with protective mask walks through the city, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Munich, Germany, April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert
U.S. coronavirus deaths projected at over 74,000 by August 28 Apr 2020 - 10:44 am
Kathy Boylan protests business closings, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 25, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott
New York cautious as more US states ease virus lockdowns 28 Apr 2020 - 10:24 am
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Despite caution tape blocking off a seating section due to the coronavirus, people still sit down to enjoy a spring afternoon at Brooklyn's Coney Island on April 25, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt/AFP
Argentina imposes toughest travel ban in the Americas, sparking outcry 28 Apr 2020 - 10:05 am
A general view of Fuerte Apache during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina April 23, 2020. Picture taken Argentina April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
False belief poison cures virus kills over 700 in Iran 28 Apr 2020 - 08:49 am
FILE PHOTO: A general view of traffic, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), after shopping malls and bazaars reopened in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via Reuters
Very long way to go in UK coronavirus fight: Health official 27 Apr 2020 - 07:59 pm
Soldiers give instructions to people in a vehicle at the mobile COVID-19 testing unit, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Salisbury, Britain April 24, 2020. Picture taken April 24, 2020.
Leading Democrat Pelosi endorses Joe Biden for US president 27 Apr 2020 - 05:12 pm
Wearing a scarf over her mouth and nose, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is surrounded by security and staff as she arrives for her weekly news conference during the novel coronavirus pandemic at the U.S. Capitol April 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Bangladesh garment factories reopen, while India looks to ease its lockdown 27 Apr 2020 - 04:41 pm
Labourers work in a garment factory during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Asulia on April 26, 2020. AFP / STR
Iraqi family in Germany returns cash hidden in sewing machine 27 Apr 2020 - 04:36 pm
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Pentagon downplays Iran military satellite as 'tumbling webcam' 27 Apr 2020 - 04:31 pm
This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website via SEPAH News shows an Iranian military satellite -- dubbed the Nour -- which the Revolutionary Guards said on April 22, 2020 was launched from the Qassed two-stage l
South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue 27 Apr 2020 - 03:22 pm
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Builders back at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris after coronavirus shutdown 27 Apr 2020 - 03:20 pm
A view shows Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, which was damaged in a devastating fire one year ago, as restoration work resumes slowly after an interruption due to the lockdown imposed to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Paris, France,
Burundi launches poll campaign despite coronavirus fears 27 Apr 2020 - 03:14 pm
FILE PHOTO: Burundi's ruling party CNDD-FDD Secretary-General Evariste Ndayishimiye addresses the delegates after he was picked as their candidate for the next presidential election, during the party's extraordinary congress in Gitega Province, Burundi, J
Venezuela risks fueling pandemic by allowing Amazon mining, activists say 27 Apr 2020 - 02:39 pm
Children play at a park during an 8 hour permission for children under 14 years old to go outside, as the nation wide quarantine continues due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Caracas, Venezuela April 26, 2020. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero