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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault, rape, held in custody 24 Feb 2020 - 08:49 pm
Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at New York Criminal Courtroom during his ongoing sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, February 24, 2020. Reuters/Eduardo Munoz
Key moments from Harvey Weinstein's trial 24 Feb 2020 - 08:49 pm
Harvey Weinstein sits at the defense table reading papers during jury deliberations in his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, US, February 24, 2020 in this courtroom sketch. Reuters/Jane Rosenberg
Policeman killed in Delhi clash ahead of Trump arrival 24 Feb 2020 - 08:49 pm
A man supporting a new citizenship law throws a petrol bomb at a Muslim shrine during a clash with those opposing the law in New Delhi India, February 24, 2020. Reuters/Danish Siddiqui
With once-radical Podemos tamed, Spain's new coalition is happy - for now 24 Feb 2020 - 07:09 pm
Pedro Sanchez is congratulated by Spanish far-left Unidas Podemos coalition leader Pablo Iglesias after winning vote to elect a premier at the Spanish Congress in Madrid on January 7, 2020. AFP / Pierre-Philippe Marcou
How Indian state's three-capital plan could spur equal growth 24 Feb 2020 - 07:09 pm
Archive Photo: Auto rickshaws sit in a traffic jam in the old city in central Hyderabad in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh March 6, 2012. Picture taken on March 6, 2012. Reuters/Vivek Prakash
As pandemic looms, world’s top disease fighter engages Xi 24 Feb 2020 - 07:09 pm
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Amid China virus fears, even a haircut is a major operation 24 Feb 2020 - 06:29 pm
An employee wearing a face mask cuts hair for a customer at a traditional barber shop in Beijing, China February 24, 2020. China Daily via Reuters
Car drives into German carnival parade, several injured 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
People react at the scene after a car ploughed into a carnival parade injuring several people in Volkmarsen, Germany February 24, 2020. Elmar Schulten/Waldeckische Landeszeitung via Reuters.
US: Free speech no excuse for crimes of WikiLeaks' Assange 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
File photo: Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange demonstrate in front of presidential palace regarding his Ecuadorian citizenship in Quito, Ecuador, October 31, 2018. Reuters / Daniel Tapia
US Supreme Court turns away religious bias claim against Walgreens 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
A sign rests on a counter at a Walgreens pharmacy store in Austin, TX, US, March 26, 2018.  Reuters/Mohammad Khursheed
Greek island protesters vow to stop new migrant camps 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
Migrants make their way at a makeshift camp surrounding the Moria migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, February 18, 2020.  Reuters/Alkis Konstantinidis
South Sudan's path to peace still littered with obstacles 24 Feb 2020 - 06:04 pm
South Sudanes President Salva Kiir (3rd-L) shakes hands with First Vice President Dr Riek Machar (2nd-L) as Third Vice President Taban Deng Gai (L), Second Vice President James Wani Igga (2nd-R) and Fourth Vice President Rebecca Garang attend their sweari
Tajikistan suspends air links with Iran over coronavirus 24 Feb 2020 - 05:49 pm
People wearing protective masks wait along the side of a street in the Iranian capital Tehran on February 24, 2020.   AFP / ATTA KENARE
Oman reports first two cases of coronavirus 24 Feb 2020 - 04:49 pm
AFP / ATTA KENARE
Malaysian king accepts Mahathir's resignation amid upheaval 24 Feb 2020 - 04:42 pm
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad looks on as he leaves the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on February 24, 2020.  AFP / Mohd RASFAN
Iraq confirms first novel coronavirus case 24 Feb 2020 - 04:35 pm
A view outside the quarantine zone at the hospital in the central Iraqi holy shrine city of Najaf where the first case of coronavirus COVID-19 documented in Iraq is being treated.  AFP / Haidar HAMDANI
Deadly Clashes Hit India’s Delhi Ahead of Trump’s Arrival 24 Feb 2020 - 03:40 pm
A police officer fires a tear gas shell to disperse crowds after a clash between people supporting a new citizenship law and those opposing the law, in Maujpur area of New Delhi, India, February 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Akash Jain)
Turkish Airlines cancels flights to four Iranian cities 24 Feb 2020 - 03:27 pm
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