GAZA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The United Nations said on Tuesday that it has monitored a record number of Palestinians who have been displaced to the city of Rafah, in the far south of the Gaza Strip, to e
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Top Indian army officer calls for political solution to violence in Manipur
NEW DELHI, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — A top Indian army officer, Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, said the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur needs a political solution.
Kalit
WHO decries Africa\’s growing diabetes burden amid lifestyle changes
NAIROBI, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Diabetes is taking a toll on Africa\’s population due to rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyle, poor dietary habits, and alcoholism, said a senior World Health Organizati
China ramps up restoration works in flood-affected northern regions
Rescuers perform drainage operation in downtown Zhuozhou, north China\’s Hebei Province, on Aug. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)
SHIJIAZHUANG/BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — As floodwaters recede in north China\’s
U.S. Congress urged to denounce anti-immigrant rhetoric: report
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — More than 160 religious, civil rights and immigrant advocacy groups called on U.S. congressional leaders to denounce lawmakers who use white supremacist and anti-immigrant
Egypt commemorates 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping
CAIRO, July 17 (Xinhua) — Egypt on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the UN peacekeeping operations with a ceremony in the capital Cairo that honored the country\’s fallen peacekeepers and h
U.S. president declares emergency in Vermont amid catastrophic flooding
WASHINGTON, July 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared an emergency in Vermont as the state is being struck by catastrophic flooding.
The White House said in a statement that Bid
Portuguese parliamentary group leader says Chinese investment is welcomed
LISBON, July 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese investments in Portugal are key to the country\’s speedy economic recovery and a steady improvement of the livelihood of Portuguese citizens, chairman of the Portugal
Villagers in war-torn Yemen observe Eid tradition to deepen bonds, unity
A local troupe member wearing the mask of a monster celebrates the Eid al-Adha festival at Al-Maazbah village in Ibb Province, Yemen, on July 1, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)
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India\’s Manipur extends ban on internet services until June 30 amid ongoing violence
NEW DELHI, June 25 (Xinhua) — A ban on internet services in India\’s northeastern state of Manipur has been extended till June 30 in the wake of continuing incidents of violence, said an official orde