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10-hour sleep time: China announces new measures to prevent myopia among children
November 13, 2024 3:46 am
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government has unveiled new measures to prevent and curb the rate of myopia among children, as nearsightedness remains a social concern in the country.
WORLDBITS: A compendium of articles gathered from around the world
October 25, 2024 5:37 am
Here's a compendium of articles gathered from around the world:
Women killed in war doubled in 2023 - UN report
October 24, 2024 6:02 am
UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) -- The proportion of women killed in armed conflicts doubled last year compared to 2022, accounting for 40 percent of all deaths in war, according to a UN report released on Wednesday.
Sudan receives 1.4 mln cholera vaccine doses as cases top 20,000
October 06, 2024 1:15 am
KHARTOUM (Xinhua) -- Sudan's health ministry said on Saturday it has received 1.4 million doses of cholera vaccine from international organizations, as the country grapples with an outbreak that has infected over 20,000 people.
Iran warns of far more severe response if Israel retaliates
October 02, 2024 5:58 am
TEHRAN (Xinhua/AP) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said the country's military action against Israel has concluded but warned that if Israel retaliates, Tehran’ response would be "stronger and more powerful."