Russia military says virus vaccine is tested and safe

The Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday it had developed a "safe" coronavirus vaccine following clinical trials on a group of volunteers. 
Egypt homeless, street children hit hard by pandemic scourge
Wandering Cairo's bustling streets, Zeinab was struggling to survive by selling tissues when the coronavirus left her even more vulnerable, along with thousands of other homeless people and street children.
New Zealand reports 2 new cases of COVID-19
New Zealand reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the number of active cases in the country to 27, according to the Ministry of Health.
Flood death toll in Indonesia's South Sulawesi rises to 16
The death toll from flash floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province rose to 16 on Wednesday with 23 people missing, local media reported.
Philippines' 3rd cabinet member tests positive for COVID-19 
The Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar on Wednesday said he had tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the country's third infected cabinet member.
Nigeria's first female fighter helicopter pilot dies in road accident 
Nigeria's first-ever female combat helicopter pilot Tolulope Arotile died on Tuesday as a result of head injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in the northwestern state of Kaduna, according to the Nigeria Air Force (NAF).
China renews blue alert for rainstorms 
China's national observatory renewed a blue alert for rainstorms Wednesday, as incessant downpours continued to wreak havoc in vast stretches of the country.