"It will cover 8,693 km, passing two continents, two seas, five countries, and forwarding its freight to China in 12 days," the ministry said in a press release. Enditem … [Read more...] about Turkey’s 1st China-bound freight train departs from Istanbul
UK records another 16,298 coronavirus cases with 504 deaths
Under the new system, shops will be allowed to re-open across England, giving a Christmas bonanza to the struggling retail sector, but all bars and restaurants in the toughest Tier 3 areas will remain closed. … [Read more...] about UK records another 16,298 coronavirus cases with 504 deaths
U.S. Midwest state reports highest COVID-19 death toll in past 7 days
On Thursday, the state reported 10,959 newly confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, raising the statewide total to 759,562 known and probable cases throughout the course of the pandemic; and 124 new deaths, raising total to 12,830. … [Read more...] about U.S. Midwest state reports highest COVID-19 death toll in past 7 days
Feature: Basketball inspires young Syrians with disabilities to new purpose of life
Shining across the court with swift moves and accurate shots, Ghiath Zamzoum, a 20-year-old player, told Xinhua that basketball helped him engage with society and emerge from the early frustration he felt after an injury that shattered his dream of becoming a football player. … [Read more...] about Feature: Basketball inspires young Syrians with disabilities to new purpose of life
Cameroon’s regional elections to take place in compliance with anti-coronavirus measures
"In each polling station, we will have masks and buckets to wash hands for all electors and material to take temperatures. All preventive measures will be respected by all the persons who will be in the polling stations," Erik told reporters in the capital, Yaounde, during a meeting to assure the population and international observers of Elecam's resolve to follow official recommendations in a bid to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 during the polls. … [Read more...] about Cameroon’s regional elections to take place in compliance with anti-coronavirus measures
