Tag: DESPITE
Dunajska Streda advance in Europa League Qualifiers despite trailing twice
The leader of Slovakia's Premier League Dunajska Streda Football Club advanced for the first time in the team's history to the third round...
Australia posts surprise fall in unemployment despite strict coronavirus lockdown
Australia's unemployment rate has posted a surprise fall despite strict lockdown measures in the nation's second biggest state.
According to data...
Schalke’s Raman optimistic despite challenging start against Bayern
By Oliver Trust and Liu Yang
Quitting has never been an option for Belgian footballer Benito Raman.
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Climate change not stopped despite COVID-19 pandemic – report
Climate change has not stopped for COVID-19, as emissions are bouncing back after a temporary decline caused by the pandemic lockdown and economic slowdown,...
Namibia diamond firm says performs relatively well in 2019-20 despite headwinds
Namibia's diamond marketing and sales company Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) performed relatively well during 2019/2020, despite an extremely challenging year for the industry, an...
Virtual classes keep Chinese language learners engaged despite pandemic lockdown in Zimbabwe
by Tafara Mugwara, Zhang Yuliang
While many schools in Zimbabwe are still waiting for the resumption of normal classes, Naume...
Cambodian PM allocates 150 million USD for road construction in tourist town despite COVID-19...
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Friday decided to allocate 150 million U.S. dollars from national reserve funds to construct roads...
Ghana FA holds successful congress with splendid attendance despite boycott threats
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) organized a successful congress on Tuesday with all important members attending the event in Prampram from various parts of...
Ghana sees 9.5 percent increase in half-year 2020 remittances, despite COVID-19
Personal remittances flowing into Ghana increased by 9.5 percent in the first half of 2020, compared with inflows in the same period last year,...
UN official says Kenya’s food security remains stable despite COVID-19 pandemic
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Thursday that Kenya's food security situation remains stable despite the effects of the...
Beirut’s port operating at full capacity despite destruction caused by blasts: director
The director of Beirut's port said on Thursday that the port, hit by huge explosions early this month, is operating at full capacity...
Kenyan president says economy grows 4.6 percent in first half despite COVID-19
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Wednesday the economy has grown by 4.6 percent in the first half of this year compared to 5.5...
Home gardens bloom under lockdown in Zimbabwe township despite limited space
By Tafara Mugwara
As people cut back on spending and become more conscious about healthy eating during the coronavirus...
Economy shrinks only 3 percent despite COVID-19 pandemic – Hassan Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that Iran's economy has contracted by only three percent despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Tasnim news agency reported.
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Russia says not to stop cooperating with Iran despite U.S. threats
Russia will not stop cooperating with Iran in defiance of U.S. threats of sanctions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Thursday.
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Kenya prepares for WRC Safari Rally despite postponement
Kenyan organizers have stepped up preparations for the return of the historic Safari Rally, despite the postponement of the event's return to the World...
Relocation program of unaccompanied refugee minors from Greece across EU continues despite COVID-19
The relocation program of unaccompanied refugee minors from Greece to other EU member states continues despite the COVID-19 challenge, after it was launched a...
Rwanda won’t let up malaria fight despite COVID-19
Rwanda has not let up efforts to prevent malaria infection in the country despite the ongoing fight against COVID-19, an official said Saturday.
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U.S. stocks trade higher despite gloomy jobs data
U.S. stocks traded on an upbeat note Thursday even after data showed more than 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week.
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Most Americans support stay-at-home orders despite White House push to reopen economy
An overwhelming majority of Americans are in favor of the current stay-at-home orders to stem the spread of COVID-19, despite the White House persistent...
Less festive Easter observed across Europe despite signs of hope in anti-virus battle
Europeans observed a less festive Easter Sunday, as their attention is still grabbed by the coronavirus, which, according to the data from the World...
![Yemeni fighters loyal to exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi wait in their pick-up trucks on a road in the Sirwah area, in Marib province on April 9, 2016. [Xinhua]](https://i0.wp.com/newsghana.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/001aa0ba3c6a18753ec001.jpg?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 "Yemen sees no sign of cease-fire despite UN appeals amid COVID-19 crisis")
Yemen sees no sign of cease-fire despite UN appeals amid COVID-19 crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' Middle East envoys on Saturday launched a joint appeal for the cessation of hostilities and dialogue in Yemen amid the...
Turkey detains 11 for house party despite anti-coronavirus measures
Turkish police detained 11 people for joining a party in a villa in Istanbul despite the government's strict measures against the outbreak of COVID-19,...
China-Europe freight service embraces robust growth despite COVID-19
By Li Jie
China-Europe freight trains secured “hardcore” performance in 2020 despite COVID-19 which laid impacts on industries, especially international logistics。 Further policies and measures...
Wall Street tumbles despite Fed’s interest-rate cut
U.S. equities closed sharply lower on Tuesday as concerns of slower economic growth persist, despite the Federal Reserve's emergency interest-rate cut.
The...
Authorities are making efforts to meet poverty alleviation goals despite huge pressure from the...
By Zhao Yusha
The COVID-19 outbreak, which has put parts of China under lockdown and brought productivity in rural areas to standstill, prompted speculation on...
Egypt inks U.S.-sponsored Nile dam deal despite Ethiopia’s absence
Egypt signed in Washington a U.S.-sponsored agreement regarding Ethiopia's giant dam built on the Nile River and urged Ethiopia and Sudan to follow suit,...
![Even before the impact studies have been started, officials say 50 percent of the dam's construction has been completed [Reuters]](https://i2.wp.com/newsghana.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Nile-dam.jpg?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 "Egypt committed to Nile dam talks in Washington despite Ethiopia’s retreat")
Egypt committed to Nile dam talks in Washington despite Ethiopia’s retreat
Egypt is committed to the course of negotiations sponsored by the United States and the World Bank regarding on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam...
U.S. current monetary policy appropriate despite COVID-19 threat
While the COVID-19 outbreak poses a threat to the U.S. economic growth, the current stance of monetary policy likely will remain appropriate, U.S. Federal...
China Strives to achieve annual economic, social development goals despite epidemic
By Lu Ya’nan
China’s economy is showing two major signs of development when the country is at a critical moment of epidemic prevention and control...