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Added on the 01/03/2021 10:03:10 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Texas state troopers check cars crossing over from Louisiana in a move to further cut off travel from a neighboring state that has been among the hardest hit by the coronavirus. Those entering Texas via road from Louisiana are subject to 14 days of self-quarantine. IMAGES
Migrants wait between two walls on the United States side of the border with Mexico, as pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire at midnight Thursday amid fears of chaos at the border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America. IMAGES
Aerials show migrants gathering at the US-Mexico border and being searched by agents as they surrender themselves for the processing of immigration and asylum claims ahead of the expiration of Title 42. IMAGES
At the Vaalimaa border post between Finland and Russia a long queue of Russian cars stretches behind the frontier the day after President Vladimir Putin announced a partial draft of reservists to fight in Ukraine. Finland said Wednesday it is is preparing a national solution to "limit or completely prevent" tourism from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
Images of reduced traffic on streets Wednesday in China's largest city Shanghai which remains under a slew of restrictions. China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases nationwide on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant spread across a country that has stuck tightly to a zero-Covid strategy. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.