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Biggest sandstorm in decade turns Beijing skies yellow

Landmarks including the Forbidden City were partly obscured behind a haze of dust

Biggest sandstorm in decade turns Beijing skies yellow

In photos: Meet the women heading international bodies

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first female and first African chief of the WTO

In photos: Meet the women heading international bodies

COVID-19 Thailand: Schools reopen with isolated desks

A number of stringent measures are in place to stop the proliferation of coronavirus

COVID-19 Thailand: Schools reopen with isolated desks, masks

India: People back to the Ganges as lockdown eases

The country's COVID-19 outbreak that has claimed more than 15,000 lives

India: Pilgrims trickle back to the Ganges as lockdown eases

Meet the army of women against COVID-19 in India

About a million accredited social health activists are deployed across the country

COVID-19: Meet the army of women against coronavirus in India

Bolivian teacher on a bike brings school to pupils

Since the coronavirus pandemic broke out school classes have been suspended

COVID-19: Bolivian teacher on a bike brings school to pupils

COVID-19: Pandemic pushes Japan geisha to get online

The pandemic has nixed most forms of nightlife, including geisha parties

COVID-19: Pandemic pushes Japan geisha to get online

Ukraine scientists see signs of hope in Chernobyl

The May blaze - the largest since the 1986 catastrophe - spanned 66,000 hectares

Ukraine scientists see signs of hope after huge Chernobyl fires

Taiwan's 'Uncle Stone' turns pebbles into keepsakes

64-year-old street artist sees his work as more than decorations

Taiwan's 'Uncle Stone' turns pebbles into colourful keepsakes

'Little Chef' charms Myanmar with cooking classes

Moe Myint May Thu is only 8 years old

COVID-19: 'Little Chef' charms Myanmar with lockdown cooking classes

Deadly Tropical Storm Amanda hits El Salvador

At least 10 people have died; 15-day state of emergency declared

Deadly Tropical Storm Amanda hits El Salvador, Guatemala

Singapore otters' lockdown antics spark backlash

They have been spotted hanging out by a shopping centre, scampering through a hospital

Singapore otters' lockdown antics spark backlash

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