Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:53 GMT
Le Pen says no renewable energy subsidies if elected French president
PARIS, France: Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate to run in next year's French presidential election, said if she is elected next year she will end all renewable energy subsidies and close wind turbines.Rassemblement National Party candidate Le Pen is expected to again gather enough votes to be ensured a spot in the second round of the presidential election, after doing so in 2017.In an interview wi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:03:14 GMT
UCL: Ajax humble Dortmund, Madrid sink Shakhtar, City run riot against Burgee
Amsterdam [Netherlands], October 20 (ANI): In a clash of the top two teams in Group C, Ajax were 4-0 winners against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The goals at the Johan Cruijff Arena came from Daley Blind, Antony, and Sebastien Haller. Marco Reus scored an own goal for the away team. With their victory, Ajax remain in first place in the group.
The match against the Germans started wit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:37:19 GMT
UCL: Liverpool edge Atletico while PSG register comeback win against Leipzig
Madrid [Spain], October 20 (ANI): Liverpool maintained their 100 per cent record in UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group B as Mohamed Salah's penalty clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
In a game played at a relentless tempo, packed with incident, Salah opened the scoring - with a helping touch from James Milner - and Naby Keita thumped home a volley to give the Reds a 2-0 advantage by the 13th min...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:19:20 GMT
WTA roundup: Ons Jabeur retires from Moscow opener
Ons Jabeur, a semifinalist last week in Indian Wells, Calif., was forced to retire from her first-round match Tuesday in the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow due to a right elbow injury.
The fifth-seeded Tunisian was trailing Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-1, 1-0 when she halted the match. Jabeur had just risen to a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world this week, the top rating ever for an Arab player.
Elsewhere in the ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:37:05 GMT
French artist paints portrait of Uyghur activist on building in Marseille city
Paris [France] October 20 (ANI): A French artist painted a portrait of an activist from the Uyghur community on a building in Marseille city, in a bid to raise awareness of the plight of the persecuted Muslim minority group in China's Xinjiang region.
The French artist painted the portrait of Tursunay Ziyawudun, who has spoken publicly and testified about her experience in a Chinese internment camp.
The portrait adorns th...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:18:51 GMT
Indian envoy holds discussion with visiting National Defence College delegation in France
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf held a discussion with visiting National Defence College delegation on the Indo-Pacific region in the new global environment.
Taking to Twitter, the Indian embassy in France said that ambassador Ashraf also hosted dinner for delegation and local dignitaries.
"Discussion with visiting National Defence College delegation by India's Ambassador to ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:37:49 GMT
Jaiashankar visits Ovda airbase in Israel, meets IAF members taking part in Blue Flag exercise
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday visited the Ovda airbase in southern Israel and interacted with Indian Air Force members who are participating in the Blue Flag 2021 international exercise.
The minister -- who is on a five-day visit to Israel -- expressed his happiness to witness the "mutual respect and chemistry" between the Indian and Israeli forces here.
He also emp...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:18:37 GMT
FATF session begins from today, to review Pakistan's efforts on action plan
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 19 (ANI): The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting in Paris started a hybrid meeting on Tuesday to discuss boosting global action against terrorism financing and crimes.
The FATF is set to discuss the outcomes of the FATF's survey to identify areas where divergent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules or their implementation cause friction for cross-border payments...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:18:58 GMT
Science Museum in London announces new climate change gallery with Adani Green Energy Ltd
London [UK], October 19 (ANI): The Science Museum in London announced a new gallery, with Adani Green Energy Limited as title funder, examining how the world can undergo the fastest energy transition in history to curb climate change.
The announcement was made as delegates arrived for a Global Investment Summit hosted at the museum by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
An official release stated that the gallery will explor...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:55:52 GMT
Frederic Gomez Co, High-level Creative Genius Specialist, now In India
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): Frederic GomezCo, a renowned French company in the fashion, beauty, luxury, and lifestyle sector is launching in India with the help of Business France India.
They look forward to offering consulting services and sourcing of the best creative talents from the trending European hubs to support, propel or revamp brands in India.
Founded in 2009 in Paris, Frederic GomezCo is a ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:55:45 GMT
Olympic Games: WFI to discuss new selection policy in November AGM
By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will meet on November 12 in the Annual Meeting of the General Council to discuss the amendment of the constitution of the WFI.
Discussing the preparation of the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games, 2022 Asian Games, and 2024 Olympic Games and reviewing the selection policy are some of the other things which will be on the agenda of t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:55:21 GMT
LG Energy Solution, Stellantis to form joint venture for 40GWh electric vehicle battery cells
Seoul [South Korea], October 19 (ANI/Global Economic): LG Energy Solution will establish a joint venture with Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest automobile maker, to produce battery cells for EV (Electric Vehicle) and accelerate to target the North American EV market.
LG Energy Solution announced on October 18 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with Stellantis to form a joint venture with...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:37:02 GMT
France confirms departure of its ambassador from Minsk
Paris [Farnce], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The French Foreign Ministry said on Monday that its Ambassador to Belarus Nicolas de Lacoste had returned to France on Sunday, following the unilateral decision of the Belarusian authorities demanding his departure.
According to the ministry, the French ambassador was asked to leave the country due to his "failure to present his credentials" to Belarusian President Alexander Lukash...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:19:20 GMT
ATP roundup: Marin Cilic off to fast start at Kremlin Cup
Sixth-seed Marin Cilic came back from a set down to cruise past Damir Dzumhur in opening-round play Monday of the Kremlin Cup in Russia.
Dzumhur, a Bosnian, took the first set in a tiebreaker, but Cilic was a 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1 winner, largely on the strength of his 22 aces. The Croatian also capitalized on five of nine break opportunities and is seeking his third Kremlin Cup title.
Next up for Cilic is American Tommy Pa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:56:12 GMT
Study identifies new genes for fibromuscular dysplasia
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): According to a new study, three new genetic variants that regulate gene expression in the arteries are connected to fibromuscular dysplasia, an arterial disease that can cause dangerous consequences for the heart and vessels.
The findings, published in Nature Communications by an international team of FMD experts from the United States and Europe, also confirmed the importance of a fourt...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:37:41 GMT
PSG striker Neymar ruled out of Champions League clash against Leipzig
Paris [France], October 18 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Neymar has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig.
Neymar had picked up an injury while he was on international duty with Brazil.
"Neymar Jr has been suffering from adductor pain since his return from the national team and will have to extend a period of treatment for a few days before a normal return to the group," PSG...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:27:20 GMT
Fencer Bhavani Devi wins Charlellville National Competition in France
Paris [France], October 18 (ANI): Ace Indian fencer Bhavani Devi has won the Women's Sabre Individual event at the Charlellville National Competition in France.
Bhavani thanked coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all the teammates for her victory.
"Won the Charlellville National Competition, France in the Women's Sabre individual. Many thanks to coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all teammates Congratul...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:55:08 GMT
Take 5: Top storylines for NBA regular season
While the world awaits LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in the Finals, here are five things you should be ready to talk about intelligently while watching the NBA this season.
1. 30 is the new 20. Want a fun twist on the All-Star Game that would assure fierce competition? Make it the Over-30s vs. the Under-30s. And don't you dare underestimate the old men. We're talking a starting five of LeBron, Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Step...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:42 GMT
IAF's Mirage 2000 squadron takes part in Blue Flag exercise in Israel
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 17 (ANI): Indian Air Force's Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron is taking part in the Blue Flag 2021 international exercise which was launched in Israel on Sunday.
Seven countries including Israel, Germany, Italy, Britain, France, India, Greece and the US are taking part in the war games.
The Indian Mirages and the French Rafale are participating in the exercise for the first time.
The Israel Air For...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:41 GMT
Gene behind unusual form of Cushing's syndrome identified during study
Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): The gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands, has been successfully identified by a team of scientists in Montreal and Paris.
In their study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, Dr Isabelle Bourdeau and Dr Peter Kamenicky identify in the gene KDM1A the mutations responsible for the dev...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:56:05 GMT
IOC EB approves Olympic Qualification System Principles for Paris 2024
Athens [Greece], October 17 (ANI): The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday approved the Qualification System Principles (QSP) for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The EB has outlined the rules for all the qualification systems that will now be established by the International Sports Federations (IFs) for these Games.
Each Federation establishes its sport's qualification rules, proced...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:37:22 GMT
Turkey's dubious commitment to Paris Climate Agreement
Ankara [Turkey], October 17 (ANI): The Turkish parliament ratified the Paris climate agreement earlier this month making it the last G20 country to do so, after holding off for years due to what it saw as injustices in its responsibilities as part of the agreement.
Nearly 353 members of Turkey's parliament on October 6 ratified the agreement unanimously, a media report said.
Ankara --which has been a signatory to the Pari...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:55:10 GMT
Macron slams 1961 Paris Police killing of Algerian protesters as 'inexcusable'
Paris [France], October 17 (ANI/Sputnik): French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced the brutal actions of the police during the suppression of the protest of immigrants from Algeria in Paris in 1961, as "inexcusable for the republic," marking the strongest recognition by a French president of the massacre, the Elysee Palace said on SaturdayAhead of the 60th anniversary of the tragedy, Macron arrived on Saturday at th...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:21:18 GMT
Ceasefire in Central African Republic a critical step: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire in the Central African Republic (CAR), his spokesperson said in a statement issued on Saturday.President Faustin Archange Touadera on Friday announced the accord with armed groups, stating that he hoped it would lead to dialogue and greater protection of civilians, according to media reports.The Secretary-General ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:19:16 GMT
Turkey sees Climate Change Agreement as financial opportunity: Report
Ankara [Turkey], October 16 (ANI): Turkey is not a party to Climate Change Agreement despite being in it officially as it considers it as a financial opportunity to receive USD 3 billion loan, according to a media report.
It is worth mentioning that Turkey, being a party to Climate change Agreement, is the last G20 country in the G20 group of major economies to ratify the Paris accord.
Sergio Restelli, writing in an Itali...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:19:14 GMT
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon talk 'The Last Duel', reveal their favourite performance of each other
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are singing each other's praises for their much-awaited onscreen reunion in 'The Last Duel'.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, directed by Ridley Scott, and adapted from the novel by Eric Jager, 'The Last Duel' is based on true events.
The plot follows knight Jean de Carrouges (Damon) in 14th century France and his friend turned enemy Jacques...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:19:08 GMT
World leaders to address 4th International Solar Alliance General Assembly from October 18 to 21
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The fourth General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), will be held virtually from October 18 to 21 and will be presided over by Union Power, New and Renewable Energy RK Singh and the President of the ISA Assembly.
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will deliver the keynote address on October 20, while the European Commission Executive Vice President f...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:37:40 GMT
French Prime Minister pays tribute to slain teacher Samuel Paty
Paris [France], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): French Prime Minister Jean Castex paid tribute on Saturday to history teacher Samuel Paty on the first anniversary of his killing by an Islamist, saying the 47-year-old defended France's core values.
"A servant of the Republic was killed. That is why to pay tribute to Samuel Paty means to pay tribute to the Republic and to our fundamental freedoms," Castex said in Paris.
The prime...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:30:04 GMT
Global retailer eyes innovative, bold ideas at Canton Fair
© Provided by Xinhua By Xinhua writers Hong Zehua and Ding LeGUANGZHOU, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- As the first batch of visitors to the 130th Canton Fair, Anne Casso and Pierre Petitdemange, sourcing directors from the French multinational retail group Auch...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:54:48 GMT
These weird Soviet devices cure diseases!
Soviet physical therapists managed to prevent real disasters with heat, UV radiation and electric current. However, sometimes the procedures themselves looked... a bit crazy. Perhaps no other country in the world has been engaged in hardware physiotherapy as massively as the Soviet Union. Since childhood, every Soviet knew about devices for the prevention of all kinds of diseases: They were not only in hospitals and...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:19:07 GMT
Two-time champ Victoria Azarenka reaches Indian Wells final
Victoria Azarenka is on the verge of becoming the winningest champion in the history of the WTA Tour's Indian Wells, Calif., event.
The 27th-seeded Belarusian player advanced to the final of the BNP Paribas Open with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over 24th-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on Friday.
Azarenka, who won the tournament in 2012 and 2016, will oppose either 12th-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia or 21st-seeded Paula Badosa...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:55:19 GMT
India introduces draft resolution in UNGA for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance
New York [US], October 16 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti on Friday (local time) announced that India has introduced a draft resolution in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Taking to Twitter, ambassador Tirumurti termed this move as "another milestone" for International Solar Alliance.
"Another milesto...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:03:20 GMT
Runners to tussle with Kipchoge for Paris 2024 mass marathon places
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI): Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge is to take on Paris 2024 mass race hopefuls later this month in a running challenge being held to mark 1,000 days until the Olympics in the French capital.
In an Olympic Games first, a mass participation marathon is planned for the day the marathon event will be held at the Olympics in 2024 and will follow the same route.
On October 31 thi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:37:27 GMT
France concerned by violence in Beirut, calls on Lebanon to prioritize reforms
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): France is concerned by a recent outburst of violence in Lebanon and calls on the parties to exercise restraint and focus on necessary reforms to curb the ongoing crisis in the country, the French Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
"France expresses deep concern over the violence that occurred yesterday, which led to many deaths and injured people in the context of recent obstacles t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:44:15 GMT
Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival kicks off
© Provided by Xinhua During Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival, 80 Arab and international films will be screened.HURGHADA, Egypt, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off on Thursday night in Egypt'...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:37:17 GMT
France urges Iran to resume full cooperation with IAEA
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The French foreign ministry called on Iran on Friday to immediately resume full cooperation with the (IAEA) and cease violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
In late September, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that Tehran would soon return to the JCPOA negotiations in Vienna.
"Iran has to immediately resume the comprehensive cooperation w...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:56:07 GMT
It was a mistake to let Messi go, says Bartomeu
Barcelona [Spain], October 15 (ANI): Former Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu has claimed that it was a 'mistake' for Barcelona to let Lionel Messi leave Camp Nou in 2020.
Bartomeu said that he would only have allowed the Argentine to depart Camp Nou for MLS or Asia.
The stance was taken in 2020 when the six-time Ballon d'Or first made a push for the exits, with Messi informing that he would not be freed from the f...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:27:16 GMT
Messi, Neymar along key South American players missing from PSG's clash with Anger
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI): Lionel Messi, Neymar, and several other key South American players are missing for the clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Angers on Friday.
PSG announced their squad for the Ligue 1 weekend game and a host of CONMEBOL players are missing from the squad for the clash at Parc des Princes.
Messi, along with Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria, is with Argentina for the World Cup Qual...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:54:47 GMT
Michelin Guide announces the BEST restaurants in Moscow
The prestigious French gastronomic guide Michelin has chosen 69 restaurants in Moscow, 9 of which received its coveted stars"Moscow has many stars, but no Michelin stars yet," joked Sergei Sobyanin, the city's mayor, at the opening ceremony of the Michelin edition of Moscow. The capital has great historical gastronomic roots. Merchants and noblemen laid down their last ruble to treat guests with dignity. In Sovi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:37:32 GMT
Raheem Sterling 'open' to moving abroad from Manchester City
Manchester [UK], October 15 (ANI): England forward Raheem Sterling has admitted he's "open" to a transfer away from Manchester City if he does not get more game time at the Etihad Stadium.
The England international, whose contract runs out in 2023, said he had dreamed "from a young age" of playing abroad.
Sterling said during an interview at the Financial Times Business of Sport US summit in New York, as per goal.com: "If...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:18:55 GMT
Pakistan witnessing rise of three-way Islamist turf war within Sunni Islam
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 15 (ANI): Pakistan is witnessing the rise of a three-way Islamist turf war within Sunni Islam with the advent of radical Barelvism, now rivalling the Deobandi and Wahabi schools of thought.
Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, writing in The Diplomat said that radical Barelvi groups are now resorting to violence to underline their sect - once famous for its pluralism - as the truest version of Islam.
In P...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:47:27 GMT
No one got out of the Batalan untouched - not even the survivors
Few of the witnesses who chose to go to the Bataclan concert on 13th of November 2015 from the right-hand balcony were seriously injured physically in the terrorist attack. But what they saw, heard and suffered has left none of them untouched. They have been describing their experiences.Monday's testimony before the special criminal court, where 20 men are being tried for their alleged participation on the Novem...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:47:43 GMT
Fuel hike headache for Macron as ministers vote on 2022 budget
As French ministers gather on Tuesday to vote through the first part of the 2022 budget, the topic of petrol vouchers for low-income households will be high on the agenda. This comes as President Emmanuel Macron's government seeks to limit the damage from surging energy prices six months away from the presidential election.After the traditional question and answer session in parliament on Tuesday, ministers will...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:37:10 GMT
French women take up fencing in fight against breast cancer
The World Health Organization has designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness month to raise awareness of this cancer that affects up to one in eight women in their life times. FRANCE 24 visits a sports centre in Lyon, where women have turned to fencing to battle their breast cancer.Regular exercise has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the risk of ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:37:05 GMT
Belarus expels French ambassador amid tensions with EU
France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the French embassy has said, without specifying the motive.According to reports in the Belarusian media, ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste never met President Alexander Lukashenko to give him copies of his credentials....[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:08:06 GMT
French ambassador expelled from Belarus
France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the French embassy has said, without specifying the motive.According to reports in the Belarusian media, ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste never met President Alexander Lukashenko to give him copies of his credentials....[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:16:07 GMT
Bataclan survivor's testimony highlights importance of post-PTSD care
The second week of witness evidence from those who survived the attack on the Bataclan music venue has been full of grief, guilt and the seemingly endless struggle to turn the page emotionally. One young woman told two anecdotes, one grim, one heartening.The president of the special criminal court, Jean-Louis Periès, frequently asks witnesses about the help they have had, or continue to have, from psychol...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:08:07 GMT
Lebanon marks two years since the start of its popular uprising
Lebanon on Sunday marks the two-year anniversary of its popular uprising when demonstrators took to the streets against government corruption and austerity measures in the biggest protest movement the country has seen in years.The protests began in Beirut over the government's plan to tax Wh...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:16:10 GMT
No quick fix for Paris's growing crack cocaine problem
France's drug laws have failed to stop crack cocaine users disrupting life on the streets of Paris. A small but very visible number of addicts have been making life difficult for residents in the north of the capital, and there is disagreement of whether they're criminals or victims in need of treatment.A few hundred people wearing ripped and dirty clothes are living amid piles of garbage in a park in the north ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:47:07 GMT
Danilo and Mbappe save PSG's blushes against Angers
Kylian Mbappe slotted home a late penalty to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory over a stubborn Angers side on Friday night.PSG went into the clash at the Parc des Princes against Gerald Baticle's in-form side missing a phalanx of talent.Lionel Messi, Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Marquinhos and Leandro Paredes were all recovering after arriving in France on Thursday following appearances for their national...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:16:12 GMT
Wounds still cut deep 60 years after Algerians massacred in Paris
On 17 October, 1961, French police cracked down on a peaceful demonstration in Paris by pro-independence Algerians. Scores of people were killed. Ahead of the 60th anniversary of this atrocity, which has largely gone ignored, wounds are still raw - and there are calls for France to officially take responsibility.The Evian Accords giving Algeria independence from France were only six months away, but in October 1...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:37:13 GMT
British lawmaker stabbed 'several times while meeting constituents
British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed Friday during a meeting with his constituents at a church in eastern England, according to witnesses and media reports.Amess, who represents Southend West in Essex, eastern England, was stabbed at around midday at a meeting at a Methodist Church.His office confirmed he had been stabbed but gave no further details.Essex police did not name Amess ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:13 GMT
French schools pay homage to slain teacher Samuel Paty, one year on
Schools across France are holding ceremonies on Friday in memory of Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher who was murdered a year ago for showing his students cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.Paty, who was 47, was beheaded after leaving the middle school where he taught in the Paris suburb of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine on the evening of 16 October, 2020.His killer, 18-year-old Chechen refugee Abdulla...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:11 GMT
PSG boss Pochettino plays down absence of top South American stars
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino played down the loss of a clutch of South American stars including Lionel Messi and Neymar for the visit of Angers to the Parc des Princes on Friday night.The Argentine and Brazilian arrived back from 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, along with Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Keylor Navas."It's up to us to adapt," said Pochettino ahead of ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:09 GMT
Powerful war photos reveal life, love and dancing behind Syrian ruins
Maryam Ashrafi is an Iranian-British photojournalist who, since 2012, has spent months at a time covering conflict zones in Syria. Rather than focus on the fighting and desolation, she takes us beyond the archetypal scenes of war - where she finds people dancing and smiling, and children playing games in the rubble.Ashrafi's new book Rising Among Ruins, Dancing Amid Bullets is a testament to the courage of those...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:52:09 GMT
Australia needs an ICAC, but also mandatory gaol sentences
Without severe penalties, political corruption in Australia will continue to flourish, writes Alan Austin.FRANCE'S highly-decorated former President Nicolas Sarkozy starts his gaol sentence on corruption charges any day now. Sarkozy was a senior Mini...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:37:04 GMT
Arthur Yamga Joins Esteghlal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French winger Arthur Kevin Yamga Tientcheu joined Iranian football club Esteghlal. - Sports news - The 25-year-old player has penned a two-year deal with Esteghlal.Yamga started his playing career in 2015 at Italian club Chievo Verona.He has most recently played at Danish football club Vejle Boldklub.Esteghlal will start the 2021-22 Iran Professional League season on W...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:52:13 GMT
An open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Graeme Doyle takes a moment to thank our "wonderful" Prime Minister for all of his "accomplishments" that have made our country so "great".DEAR MR MORRISON,I just realised how long it has been since I scribbled you a note of encouragement. I was whipping up a double-baked souffle for dinner and I remember how fond ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 20
BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,670,428 U.S. 45,139,222 India 34,108,996 Brazil 21,664,879 Britain 8,581,288 Russia 7,969,960 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:55:01 GMT
China's Sichuan set to host int'l pickle food expo
CHENGDU, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The 13th China International Pickle Food Expo will be held in Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from Nov. 1 to 5, local authorities said Wednesday. Themed "Healthy Food, Shared by All," the expo is expected to attract more than 900 people including domestic and foreign political guests, experts, scholars, buyers, investors and exhibitors, said Xiao Zhongliang, deputy ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 20
BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,553,899 U.S. 45,132,148 India 34,094,373 Brazil 21,664,879 Britain 8,581,278 Russia 7,936,798 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:05:02 GMT
UK sets out Net Zero Strategy ahead of COP26
LONDON, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The British government published its climate strategy on Tuesday ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, outlining how the country plans to reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050. Setting out the plans, the British government said it would support 440,000 well-paid jobs and leverage up 90 billion pounds in private investment by 2030, meanwhile r...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:05:02 GMT
Chinese shuttlers Chen/Jia retire from Denmark Open
ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Top seeded women's doubles pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan retired from the Denmark Open on Tuesday due to injury. Chen was injured in the Uber Cup final last Saturday and Jia also felt uncomfortable with her left foot. The pair decided to retire while trailing 5-1 in the first set to Danish duo Amalie Magelund and Freja Ravn. "We are here because we hoped to have a t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 20
BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,513,188 U.S. 45,122,744 India 34,094,373 Brazil 21,665,912 Britain 8,581,165 Russia 7,936,798 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:19:02 GMT
Hall of Famer Mike Bossy reveals lung cancer battle
Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Bossy, 64, announced his illness on Tuesday in an open letter in French on TVA Sports' website. He is stepping away from his analyst job at TVA Sports, with whom he has worked since 2015.
"Today it is with sadness that I must retire from your screens for a mandatory break," Bossy wrote in French. "A necessary break during which I will have to receive t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:30:02 GMT
UNEP says decarbonizing construction sector key to green recovery
NAIROBI, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rapid decarbonization of building and construction sectors that have experienced rapid growth is key to accelerating green and inclusive pandemic recovery, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) said in a new report launched on Tuesday. The 2021 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction says that cutting down carbon emissions in the sector is key to realizing a climate-resilient...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:09 GMT
World No.1 mixed doubles shuttlers eye gold in Paris
GUANGZHOU, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- After losing two finals in both Tokyo Olympics and China's National Games, the world's top mixed doubles shuttlers Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong have targeted the top of the podium at Paris 2024. "We are fighting for our long-term goal, to do better in the Olympic Games in Pairs," Zheng said in a recent interview. Zheng and Huang were upset by compatriots Wang Yilyu/Huang Do...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:07 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 19
BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,293,510 U.S. 45,052,861 India 34,094,373 Brazil 21,651,910 Britain 8,537,662 Russia 7,936,798 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:30:01 GMT
French gov't calls on more eligible people to get COVID-19 booster shots
PARIS, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The French government called on all eligible people to get the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots as soon as possible, its spokesperson Gabriel Attal said Tuesday. According to him, only two million out of the six million eligible people have asked to get the booster shots. "This is a lot, but (also) too little ... The protection conferred by the vaccine must continue," he told radio RTL....[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:55:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 19
BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,213,138 U.S. 45,051,076 India 34,094,373 Brazil 21,651,910 Britain 8,537,650 Russia 7,936,798 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:18:01 GMT
Study pours cold water on lab-made coronavirus theory: Australian media
SYDNEY, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- A study found coronavirus discovered in bats in Laos extremely adept at infecting human cells, which pours cold water on the theory COVID-19 is so infectious it had to be created by humans in a lab. The study, featured last week in an article in local Australian newspaper, the West Australian, collected faecal samples from bats in the southeast Asian nation which were found to contain...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:44:13 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 19
BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,119,208 U.S. 45,050,910 India 34,081,315 Brazil 21,651,910 Britain 8,537,650 Russia 7,903,963 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:44:19 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 0130 GMT, Oct. 19
RABAT -- The Moroccan navy rescued 310 illegal immigrants from Oct. 16 to 18 off the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, the Moroccan news agency MAP reported Monday. Most of the illegal immigrants are Sub-Saharans, including 23 women and nine minors, it added. (Morocco-Illegal Immigrants-Rescue) - - - - LONDON -- Another 49,156 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, marking the larges...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:05:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 19
BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 241,090,802 U.S. 45,048,605 India 34,081,315 Brazil 21,651,910 Britain 8,537,468 Russia 7,903,963 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:55:01 GMT
Belarusian ambassador to France recalled to Minsk for consultations
MINSK, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The official representative of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry Anatoly Glaz announced Monday that the Belarusian ambassador to France had been recalled to Minsk for consultations after the French ambassador's departure. According to Glaz, Nicolas De Lacoste came to Belarus in November 2020 as the appointed ambassador of France and handed over the copy of his credentials to the minister...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:44:01 GMT
Istanbul's 250-year-old historic building to get facelift: mayor
ISTANBUL, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- A 250-year-old historic building in Istanbul will get an architectural facelift to turn into a cultural center, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Monday announced at the restoration ceremony. The construction, named Saint Pierre Han, was built in 1771 by French architects. It is located in the Banks Street, one historic spot that used to be renowned as the financial hub of the late O...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:06:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,805,141 U.S. 44,937,514 India 34,081,315 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,696 Russia 7,903,963 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:05:13 GMT
French shares close 0.81 pct lower Monday
PARIS, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- French shares lost on Monday with the benchmark Paris CAC 40 down 0.81 percent, or 54.42 points, to close at 6,673.10 points. Of the 40 selected large companies, 31 lost in the day. European commercial real estate company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE went down by 4.48 percent, the top loser of the blue chips. French international luxury group Kering lost 2.39 percent and French ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,748,401 U.S. 44,933,409 India 34,081,315 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,685 Russia 7,903,963 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:30:01 GMT
Sri Lanka records over 7,000 tourist arrivals in October
COLOMBO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Over 7,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this month, giving a boost to the country's tourism industry which took a blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported Monday. According to official figures, 7,096 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka from Oct. 1 to Oct. 13. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said if the present trend continues, October was likely to re...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:30:09 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,666,769 U.S. 44,933,336 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,685 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,648,497 U.S. 44,932,494 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,665 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:12 GMT
One soldier killed in attack on Malian army post
BAMAKO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- One soldier and four terrorists were killed in the attack on an army post in Acharane (Timbuktu region) in northern Mali, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) said Sunday on their official website. The Malian army also deplored three wounded in its ranks and recovered from the assailants "several individual and collective weapons". "The FAMa have just reacted vigorously this Sunday m...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:18:21 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,544,370 U.S. 44,921,535 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,889 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:44:01 GMT
Chinese youngsters look to challenge Olympic stars at gymnastics worlds
By sportswriter Wang Zijiang KITAKYUSHU, Japan, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- None of China's Olympic star gymnasts will compete at the World Championships but their young peers have set their sights on the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Ye Zhennan, China's team manager, said that the 10 young athletes already have the capability to challenge the established stars like Japan's all-around Olympic champion Daiki Hashim...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,482,128 U.S. 44,916,462 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,882 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:44:12 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,388,040 U.S. 44,916,423 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,882 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,386,379 U.S. 44,915,511 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,880 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:18:50 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,218,264 U.S. 44,895,611 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,994 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,115,275 U.S. 44,884,900 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,983 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:30:01 GMT
China Focus: Global retailer eyes innovative, bold ideas at Canton Fair
By Xinhua writers Hong Zehua and Ding Le GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- As the first batch of visitors to the 130th Canton Fair, Anne Casso and Pierre Petitdemange, sourcing directors from the French multinational retail group Auchan Retail, expect to find new cooperations over the next five days. The 130th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, kicked off on Friday in...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:55:02 GMT
MSF continues to provide assistance to Afghans: aid agency
KABUL, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Doctors Without Borders, an international medical aid agency also known by its French language acronym MSF, continued to address Afghans' need, according to a statement posted on the agency's website. "In August 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (also known as the Taliban) entered the city of Kabul as the government collapsed. MSF teams have stayed in place and continue to provi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,055,011 U.S. 44,884,868 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,983 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,017,638 U.S. 44,878,008 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,932 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:30:02 GMT
UN envoy stresses importance of dialogue over Kosovo
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The top UN envoy for Kosovo on Friday stressed the importance of dialogue between the interlocutors over Kosovo. "Dialogue can and should be the mechanism used to avoid the dangers which are less often visible, but just as real as they have been during these past 20 years," said Zahir Tanin, the UN secretary-general's special representative and head of the UN Interim Administr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:06:40 GMT
Real Sociedad captain Oyarzabal suffers torn hamstring
MADRID, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- High-flying Real Sociedad have suffered a major setback with the news that striker and captain Mikel Oyarzabal will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a torn hamstring in Friday's training session. The news means that Oyarzabal will miss at least Saturday's La Liga game at home to Real Mallorca, where a draw would take his side top of the table, as well as Thursday's Europ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:05:52 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,750,993 U.S. 44,770,874 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,609 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:05:02 GMT
Chip shortage hits booming EV market in Western Europe: EY
BERLIN, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe's five largest markets -- Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain -- rose by 60 percent year-on-year in September, according to a study published by the consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) on Friday. The global chip shortage is "slowing down sales momentum in what should be a booming market for electrified new cars," EY Germany no...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:05:01 GMT
Roundup: Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival kicks off, screening 80 films
HURGHADA, Egypt, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off on Thursday night in Egypt's Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. During this year's edition, lasting from Oct. 14 to Oct. 22, 80 Arab and international films will be screened. Additionally, the eight-day festival will also witness workshops, masterclasses, and special events which are moderated by a horde of the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,642,888 U.S. 44,768,043 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,596 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]