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Brazil: COVID-19 Deaths Hit Over 261,000

March 5th, 2021
Brazil surpassed 261,000 COVID-19 deaths Thursday in what is being regarded by experts as the worst period since the beginning of the country’s health crisis, with some saying the South ...
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UN: Syria Must Eliminate Its Chemical Weapons

March 5th, 2021
The United Nations Security Council (UN) said Thursday that Syria has made only "limited developments" in eliminating its chemical weapons since 2013. U.N. High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu ...
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Deadly 7.3 Quake Strikes New Zealand

March 4th, 2021
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand today, triggering warnings of a possible tsunami. New Zealanders on the coast of the North Island were told to ...
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March 4th, 2021
New adverts promoted by Orthodox Jewish groups have compared Israeli Reform Jews to dogs, sparking outcry from progressives. Israel is unusually heading for its fourth election in two years after ...

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A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

A father and son look at a damaged at a house in the village of Damasi, near the town of Tyrnavos, after a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek central region of Thessaly on March 3, 2021. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on March 3, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets. According to the Athens observatory, the epicentre of the quake was 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of the town of Elassona, near Larissa and was eight kilometres deep. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

An army helicopter flies over collapsed buildings in the village of Damasi, near the town of Tyrnavos, after a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek central region of Thessaly on March 3, 2021. A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on March 3, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets. According to the Athens observatory, the epicentre of the quake was 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of the town of Elassona, near Larissa and was eight kilometres deep. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

Members of civil protection set up tents in a field of the village of Damasi, near the town of Tyrnavos, after a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek central region of Thessaly on March 3, 2021. A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on March 3, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets. According to the Athens observatory, the epicentre of the quake was 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of the town of Elassona, near Larissa and was eight kilometres deep. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on March 3, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets. According to the Athens observatory, the epicentre of the quake was 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of the town of Elassona, near Larissa and was eight kilometres deep. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

A man tends to hisd car after a building partially collapsed on it in the village of Damasi, near the town of Tyrnavos, after a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Greek central region of Thessaly on March 3, 2021. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on March 3, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets. According to the Athens observatory, the epicentre of the quake was 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of the town of Elassona, near Larissa and was eight kilometres deep. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece on March 3, damaging several buildings, including schools, and prompting residents near the epicentre to rush into the streets. According to the Athens observatory, the epicentre of the quake was 21 kilometres (13 miles) south of the town of Elassona, near Larissa and was eight kilometres deep. Sakis MITROLIDIS / AFP

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Greece
Syrians wait to leave the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of alleged Islamic State (IS) group fighters, in the Syrian northeastern al-Hasakeh governorate.

In this file photo taken on December 10, 2020, Syrians wait to leave the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of alleged Islamic State (IS) group fighters, in the Syrian northeastern al-Hasakeh governorate. Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP

Syrian boy plays on a swing in a destroyed building

In this file photo taken on September 3, 2017, a Syrian boy plays on a swing in a destroyed building in the rebel-held town of Douma, on the eastern outskirts of Damascus, as Muslims celebrate the third day of the Eid al-Adha holiday. AMER ALMOHIBANY / AFP

Syrian rebel aims his weapon during clashes with government forces

In this file photo taken on September 8, 2012, a Syrian rebel aims his weapon during clashes with government forces in the Ezza district of the northern city of Aleppo. Zac Baillie / AFP

Kamal, the father of an eight-year-old girl who was fatally wounded along with his son Hamed

In this file photo taken on October 31, 2012, Kamal, the father of an eight-year-old girl who was fatally wounded along with his son Hamed (sitting at left on background), cries while being treated in a local hospital in a rebel-controlled area of Aleppo. Javier Manzano / AFP

smoke billows above buildings following a reported attack on a tunnel

In this file photo taken on August 10, 2015, smoke billows above buildings following a reported attack on a tunnel used by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in the village of Foua, in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib. OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP

Syrian anti-regime protesters wave pre-Baath Syrian flags

In this file photo taken on February 08, 2013m Syrian anti-regime protesters wave pre-Baath Syrian flags, now used by the Free Syrian Army, during a demonstration after the weekly Friday prayers in the Bustan al-Qasr district of the northern city of Aleppo. AAMIR QURESHI / AFP

Two men, with the fingers painted in the colours of the Syrian flag, show the V-sign as they pose in front of a huge image of President Bashar al-Assad

In this file photo taken on March 29, 2011 Two men, with the fingers painted in the colours of the Syrian flag, show the V-sign as they pose in front of a huge image of President Bashar al-Assad during a rally by thousands supporters for their leader who is facing unprecedented domestic pressure amid a wave of dissent, in central Damascus. ANWAR AMRO / AFP

Syrian Kurdish boy sits on a destroyed tank in the Syrian town of Kobane

In this file photo taken on March 26, 2015, a Syrian Kurdish boy sits on a destroyed tank in the Syrian town of Kobane, also known as Ain al-Arab. YASIN AKGUL / AFP

woman cries as she looks at her house in Raqa

In this file photo taken on October 20, 2017, a woman cries as she looks at her house in Raqa, after a Kurdish-led force expelled the Islamic State group from the northern Syrian city. BULENT KILIC / AFP

Syrian girl receives treatment as victims of reported regime air strikes

In this file photo taken on March 7, 2018, a Syrian girl receives treatment as victims of reported regime air strikes on Hamouria, Saqba and Kafr Batna are brought to a make-shift hospital in the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta. AMER ALMOHIBANY / AFP

Abu Haitham, a 57-year-old rebel fighter from the Free Syrian Army's 18 March Division

In this file photo taken on April 2, 2017, Abu Haitham, a 57-year-old rebel fighter from the Free Syrian Army's 18 March Division, sits in a building on the front line in the southern city of Daraa. Mohamad ABAZEED / AFP

Syrians wait to leave the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of alleged Islamic State (IS) group fighters, in the Syrian northeastern al-Hasakeh governorate.
Syrian boy plays on a swing in a destroyed building
Syrian rebel aims his weapon during clashes with government forces
Kamal, the father of an eight-year-old girl who was fatally wounded along with his son Hamed
smoke billows above buildings following a reported attack on a tunnel
Syrian anti-regime protesters wave pre-Baath Syrian flags
Two men, with the fingers painted in the colours of the Syrian flag, show the V-sign as they pose in front of a huge image of President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian Kurdish boy sits on a destroyed tank in the Syrian town of Kobane
woman cries as she looks at her house in Raqa
Syrian girl receives treatment as victims of reported regime air strikes
Abu Haitham, a 57-year-old rebel fighter from the Free Syrian Army's 18 March Division
Full Moon in Paris, France

The waning gibbous moon appears in the sky following the weekend's full "Snow Moon", near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, on February 28, 2021. THOMAS COEX / AFP

Full Moon in Paris, France

This photograph shows a full moon, lighted in red by the sunset, rises over Paris, on February 27, 2021. THOMAS COEX / AFP

Full Moon in Basra, Iraq

This picture taken on February 27, 2021 shows a view of the full moon rising at night over the Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr suspension bridge over the Shatt al-Arab river, formed by the confluence of the Euphrates and the Tigris, in Iraq's southern city of Basra. Hussein Faleh / AFP

Full Moon in Rome, Italy

A full moon is pictured behind a statue on February 27, 2021 in Rome. Tiziana FABI / AFP

Full Moon in Allahabad, India

The full moon rises over the temporary tents installed during the annual Hindu religious fair of Magh Mela in Allahabad on February 27, 2021. Sanjay KANOJIA / AFP

Full Moon in Aceh, Indonesia

The full moon is seen through a tree at Lhoknga, Aceh province on February 26, 2021. CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN / AFP

Full Moon in Medellin, Colombia

The full moon is seen as a boy passes by in a bicycle in Medellin, Colombia, on February 25, 2021. JOAQUIN SARMIENTO / AFP

Full Moon in Notre-Dame cathedral, Paris

This photograph shows the full moon behind a gargoyle of Notre-Dame cathedral, in Paris, on February 27, 2021. THOMAS COEX / AFP

Full Moon in Paris, France

This photograph shows a full moon, lighted in red by the sunset, rises over Paris, on February 27, 2021. THOMAS COEX / AFP

Full Moon in Paris, France
Full Moon in Paris, France
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Full Moon in Rome, Italy
Full Moon in Allahabad, India
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Full Moon in Medellin, Colombia
Full Moon in Notre-Dame cathedral, Paris
Full Moon in Paris, France
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A Buddhist monk attends the Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

A Buddhist monk attends the Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks attend the Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks attend the Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks prepare to take their place ahead of prayers during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks prepare to take their place ahead of prayers during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks prepare to take their place ahead of prayers during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks prepare to take their place ahead of prayers during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks arrive for Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks arrive for Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks hold candles during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks hold candles during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

A screen of attendees, appearing via video conferencing, due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, is displayed during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

A screen of attendees, appearing via video conferencing, due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, is displayed during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

A Buddhist monk manages a video conferencing for people unable to attend Makha Bucha celebrations due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

A Buddhist monk manages a video conferencing for people unable to attend Makha Bucha celebrations due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP

Buddhist monks lead a candlelight procession around Wat Traphang Thong to celebrate Makha Bucha Day in Sukhotai on February 26, 2021. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

Buddhist monks lead a candlelight procession around Wat Traphang Thong to celebrate Makha Bucha Day in Sukhotai on February 26, 2021. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

A long exposure photograph shows Buddhist monks leading a candlelight procession around Wat Traphang Thong to celebrate Makha Bucha Day in Sukhotai on February 26, 2021. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

A long exposure photograph shows Buddhist monks leading a candlelight procession around Wat Traphang Thong to celebrate Makha Bucha Day in Sukhotai on February 26, 2021. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

A Buddhist monk attends the Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
Buddhist monks attend the Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
Buddhist monks prepare to take their place ahead of prayers during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
Buddhist monks prepare to take their place ahead of prayers during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
Buddhist monks arrive for Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
Buddhist monks hold candles during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
A screen of attendees, appearing via video conferencing, due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, is displayed during Makha Bucha celebrations at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
A Buddhist monk manages a video conferencing for people unable to attend Makha Bucha celebrations due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic at Wat Dhammakaya, north of Bangkok on February 26, 2021. Jack TAYLOR / AFP
Buddhist monks lead a candlelight procession around Wat Traphang Thong to celebrate Makha Bucha Day in Sukhotai on February 26, 2021. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP
A long exposure photograph shows Buddhist monks leading a candlelight procession around Wat Traphang Thong to celebrate Makha Bucha Day in Sukhotai on February 26, 2021. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP

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