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Israeli medics dress as clowns to cheer up COVID-19 patients

Some COVID-19 wards in Israel were filled with smiles and laughter as doctors dressed up as clowns to cheer up the patients. /VCG Termed "dream doctors" or "care clowns," the medics are

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MLK Day as D.C. deals with lockdown

01:42 Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S. Most years the civil rights leader is honored by citizens visiting the memorial to him on the National Mall.But with Washington,

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Martin Luther King Day in Atlanta, GA

People in Atlanta, Georgia celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, a federal holiday in the U.S., by visiting historical sites. Atlanta houses the Ebenezer First Baptist Church, where Dr. Ma

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All countries, large or small, are equal: Chinese FM

Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday that China's diplomacy has always adhered to the principle that all countries, large or small, are equal and that C

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China, Tanzania reach four consensuses on deepening bilateral ties

Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Friday that China and Tanzania have reached four important consensuses on further deepening bilateral relations. Visi

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Botswana president meets with Chinese FM on bilateral ties

00:44 Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.The visit takes place in the context of a long-running tradition under which A

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S. African President Ramaphosa hosts DR Congo's Tshisekedi for talks

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) hosts Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence, Pretoria, during a working visit in South Africa. /Photo c

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HKSAR govt. cancels visa-free visit arrangement for holders of U.S. diplomatic passports

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday announced the cancellation of visa-free visit arrangement for holders of U.S. diplomat

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HKSAR govt. cancels visa-free visit arrangement for holders of U.S. diplomatic passports

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday announced the cancellation of visa-free visit arrangement for holders of U.S. diplomat

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China to impose sanctions on U.S. officials over Hong Kong

China has decided to impose sanctions on U.S. officials for their stance on issues related to Hong Kong, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Thursday.The

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France imposes 135 mln euros in fines on Google, Amazon

France's CNIL data privacy watchdog said Thursday it had fined two Google units a total of 100 million euros ($120.9 million) and an Amazon subsidiary 35 million euros ($42.3 million) over advertisin

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MOFA: China to impose sanctions on U.S. officials over Hong Kong

China has decided to impose sanctions on U.S. officials who have acted viciously on issues related to Hong Kong, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Thur

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Egypt's el-Sisi visits South Sudan, to meet Kiir

FILE PHOTO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. /VCG Image Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Juba on Saturday for an official visit to South Sudan.El-Sisi was welcomed i

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How activists helped drive the black vote in the 2020 election

02:58 Activists on the ground and online worked tirelessly to make sure more people of color made it to the polls for the 2020 presidential election in the United States. Some commenta

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UAE firms eye camels to milk Double 11 demand

02:44 Camel milk might not be the first UAE export that springs to mind, but companies have increasingly turned to Asian e-commerce markets as they look to weather the impact of COVID-

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Kyrgyzstan reports 196 new COVID-19 cases

Authorities in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek have lifted some restrictions to ensure economic stability.BISHKEK, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan reported 196 new COVID-1

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S. African national parks ready to receive visitors

File photo taken on Aug. 30, 2015, shows rhinos at the Kruger National Park in Cape Town, South Africa. (Xinhua/Gao Yuan)South African National Parkssays it is ready to receive visitors in the facilit