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A medical worker gives coronavirus vaccine candidate to a volunteer during a trial at a community health center in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.

Indonesia takes part in late-stage China vaccine trial

A Bangladeshi elderly person cuts an uprooted tree as the area around him is seen submerged with flooded waters in Manikganj, some 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.

Devastating losses from monsoon floods in South Asia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces full diplomatic ties will be established with the United Arab Emirates, during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 in Jerusalem.

Iran, Turkey slam UAE over agreement with Israel

A Naga wearing a face mask leans on a guitar and sits by a deserted road in Kohima, capital of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020.

India overtakes Britain to become country with 4th highest COVID-19 death toll

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces full diplomatic ties will be established with the United Arab Emirates, during a news conference on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 in Jerusalem.

Israel, UAE to establish full diplomatic ties

In this May 25, 2020 file photo, the Iranian oil tanker Fortune is anchored at the dock of the El Palito refinery near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.

America seizes Iranian gas heading for Venezuela

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Arrested Hong Kong media tycoon relieved he wasn’t sent to China

In this image made from video released by the U.S. military's Central Command, Iranian commandos fast-rope down from a helicopter onto the MV Wila oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020.

US says Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

In this May 2020 photo provided by Eli Lilly, a researcher tests possible COVID-19 antibodies in a laboratory in Indianapolis.

Tests of antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19

In this handout photo taken on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, and provided by Russian Direct Investment Fund, a new vaccine is on display at the Nikolai Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow, Russia.

Science and politics in global race for a vaccine

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate in US presidential election

In this image from a video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at a news conference in Wellington, New Zealand Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.

COVID-19 breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days

Russia first to get COVID-19 vaccine ready to use, Putin’s daughter gets it

Wearing a mask to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Martha Gonzalez Reyes, 76, sells roses outside Metro Hidalgo in central Mexico City, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.

Global coronavirus cases crosses 20 million, doubling in 45 days

Fireworks thrown by anti-government protesters explode over Riot Police during clashes near the parliament building following last Tuesday's massive explosion in the seaport which devastated Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.

Lebanese PM resigns after public anger over Beirut blast

In this Aug. 8, 2020, file photo, pro-China supporters display a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump during a protest against the U.S. sanctions outside the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong.

China hits back sanctioning 11 US politicians, heads of organizations

Mother of two Amsale Hailemariam, a domestic worker who lost work because of the coronavirus, stands in her small tent in the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday, June 26, 2020.

A generation sees a future slip away as extreme poverty rises

Parts and a model of a mask is displayed in the Israeli jewelry company Yvel in Motza near Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.

Israeli jeweler makes $1.5m gold face mask

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, center, who founded local newspaper Apple Daily, is arrested by police officers at his home in Hong Kong, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020.

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested over 'collusion with foreign powers'

In this July 30, 2020, file photo, passengers board a Casco Bay Lines ferry bound for Peaks Island in Portland, Maine.

US crosses 5 million virus cases to Europe's alarm

A man and his daughter pray for the victims of U.S. atomic bombing at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki, southern Japan, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.

Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of atomic bombing by America

Customers at a cafe enjoy lunch in the sunshine in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. New Zealand marked a 100 days of being free from the coronavirus in its communities Sunday.

New Zealand marks 100 days of virus elimination

Marcio Antonio do Nascimento stands next to a framed childhood image of his 25-year-old son Hugo do Nascimento who died from the new coronavirus, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.

Brazil crosses 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

Officials stand on the debris of the Air India Express flight that skidded off a runway while landing in Kozhikode, Kerala state, India, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020.

Death toll in Kerala plane crash up to 18

People look at the scene of Tuesday's explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.

Officials long warned of explosive chemicals at Beirut port

Death toll in Kerala plane crash rises to 16

Health workers take blood samples for a random serological test to check for antibodies against the coronavirus in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.

India hits 2 million cases as health volunteers strike

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Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

A Sri Lankan government soldier stands guard at the entrance to a ballot counting center as workers show their identity to police officers, a day after voting for general elections in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.

Landslide win for Rajapaksa brothers in Sri Lanka’s election

Lebanese army soldiers stand guard at the scene where an explosion hit on Tuesday the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.

Lebanon probes blast amid rising anger

Kazumi Matsui, right, mayor of Hiroshima, and the family of the deceased bow before they place the victims list of the Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima Memorial Cenotaph.

Survivors mark 75th anniversary of world's first atomic attack in Hiroshima

A drone picture shows the scene of an explosion at the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.

World responds to Lebanon's plight, death toll up to 135

Facebook deletes Trump post citing virus misinformation

Modi lays foundation of Ram temple at razed Babri Masjid site

An illuminated city of Ayodhya is seen on the eve of a groundbreaking ceremony of a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Ram in Ayodhya, India, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.

Modi to lay foundation of Ram temple at razed Babri Masjid site today

Diana Vega, a registered respiratory therapist, peeks through a curtain during setup at a temporary coronavirus testing site Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Las Vegas.

US nears 5 million COVID-19 cases

In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, an Indian national flag, left, is hoisted next to a Jammu and Kashmir state flag on the government secretariat building after New Delhi scrapped the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir.

Kashmir on edge a year after India scrapped Article 370 and split Jammu and Kashmir

Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital.

Massive Beirut blast kills over 70, injures thousands

In this frame from video people walk down the street after an explosion in Beirut, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. A massive explosion shook Lebanon's capital wounding a number people and causing widespread damage.

Huge explosions rock Beirut with widespread damage

Where’s former king of Spain Juan Carlos?

China, WHO talk about plans to trace coronavirus origin

Policemen and paramilitary soldiers patrol a road during curfew in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.

Curfew in parts of Kashmir ahead of anniversary of Article 370 revocation

Teacher Francie Keller welcomes the pupils of class 3c in her classroom in the Lankow primary school to the first school day after the summer holidays in Schwerin, Germany, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020.

UN says 1 billion students affected by closures

A wounded man receives treatment at a hospital after a suicide car bomb and multiple gunmen attack in the city of Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.

21 killed after Islamic State attack on Afghan prison

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India reports 55,000 new cases Sunday

What would a US ban on Chinese-owned app TikTok mean?

An Indian Muslim boy wears a protective mask in the colors of the Indian national flag, leaves after offering Eid al-Adha prayer at the Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Aug.1, 2020.

India records highest daily jump of 57,000 cases

In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Vice President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters.

UN leaders to meet virtually this year

Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content

Trump floats election ‘delay’ citing voting fraud

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