Tag: DESPITE
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.
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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...
Rail blockades continue in Canada despite calls for dialogue
by Christopher Guly
After nearly two weeks of rail blockades against a proposed Canadian natural gas pipeline on Wet'suwet'en First Nation land, a glimmer of...
For Americans, flu far greater a threat than novel coronavirus
For Americans, the flu is a far graver health threat than novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, despite all the anxieties and media hype on the...
UK PM approves HS2 high-speed rail project despite spiralling cost
Despite its escalating cost, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday gave green light to HS2 high-speed rail, the country's biggest infrastructure project since...
Despite coronavirus outbreak, China will continue to advance
For a nation, the greatest glory consists not in never falling, but rising when it falls.
The coronavirus outbreak, which is still...
Iran vows to continue nuclear program with “determination” despite U.S. pressure
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Sunday that Iran will advance its nuclear program with greater determination despite U.S....
AMISOM to cut 1,000 troops from Somalia by February despite recent attacks
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) military commanders have resolved to cut another 1,000 troops from the regional peacekeeping force despite increased attacks...
Ghanaians in China safe, despite Coronavirus spread
The Ghanaian government has allayed fears about the safety of its nationals in China in the wake of the coronavirus disease outbreak.
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UK gives Huawei green light for 5G network despite US pressure
The British government on Tuesday approved a limited role for Huawei in the country's 5G network in spite of the U.S. pressure, local media...
Australia still open for business despite bushfires – Phillipa Harrison
Although the devastation of Australia's unprecedented bushfire crisis has been widespread, the nation's top tourism boss is adamant that Australia is still open for...
Why there is no light despite strike being called off – Black Start!
On Wednesday 11th December, 2019, the power system collapsed, this time for a different but equally avoidable reason. The umbrella association for workers in...
South African government ensures energy supply despite worsening electricity crisis
The South African government on Wednesday ensured energy supply as rolling power blackouts continued unabated in the country.
The government commits to...
South Sudan experiencing high levels of violence despite ceasefire
South Sudan is still experiencing high levels of violence fueled by cattle raids and inter-ethnic clashes despite cessation of hostilities reached between the warring...
South Sudan vows to form unity government despite unresolved outstanding issues
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir vowed on Thursday to form the much-awaited transitional unity government amid unresolved outstanding issues with the main opposition, the...
Transparency pays despite its high cost – GNPC
Mr Dennis Baidoo, the Marketing Manager of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), a strategic commercial vehicle marketing the nation’s oil, said transparency, although...
Gender-based violence cases still high in Zambia’s Copperbelt province despite awareness drive
Gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Zambia's Copperbelt province have remained high despite increased awareness programs to curb the scourge, a women's association said on...