Explained: The history and meaning of Earth Day
02:13 Thursday marks Earth Day, an annual event aimed at highlighting efforts to protect our planet.Since its inception more than half a century ago, the pressures on the environment ha
Italy suspends AstraZeneca vaccine in Piedmont after teacher death
Italy has suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab in its Piedmont region following the death of a teacher one day after being inoculated with the vaccine, according to ANSA news agency.Investig
Texas winter storm: President Biden declares major disaster
U.S. President Joe Biden Saturday approved a major disaster declaration for Texas to pave the way for more aid amidst a crippling winter storm.As of Friday afternoon, 20 people have died in Houston d
143 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland
BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- A total of 143 COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland Friday, the National Health Commission said in a daily report Satur
Iran requests Interpol red notice for 4 over assassination of nuke scientist
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Iran's police have requested Interpol Red Notice for four people linked to the assassination of the Iranian nuclear scientist, official IRNA news agency reported on Monday
Xi calls for int'l concerted efforts to accelerate global poverty reduction process
BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on the international community, including political parties in all countries, to work together to accelerate the process of
Five active COVID-19 cases remain in Mongolia after two more patients recovered
ULAN BATOR, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- There remain only five active COVID-19 cases in Mongolia after two more patients have recovered from the disease, the country's Health Ministry said Saturday.No new in
