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French Train Services Back to Normal After Sabotage

France’s high-speed train network was back to normal today, three days after coordinated acts of sabotage heavily disrupted travel before the Olympics opening ceremony, French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete said. It remains unclear who carried out the three arson attacks on strategic points of the rail infrastructure early Friday. “This

French Train Services Back to Normal After Sabotage

France’s high-speed train network was back to normal today, three days after coordinated acts of sabotage heavily disrupted travel before the Olympics opening ceremony, French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete said. It remains unclear who carried out the three arson attacks on strategic points of the rail infrastructure early Friday. “This

Scholarship Programmes Cover All Fields of Knowledge: Higher Education Ministry Affirms

The programmes and specialisations offered through local and international scholarships to holders of the General Education Diploma (GED) and its equivalents during academic year 2024/2025 will cover all fields of knowledge, said the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The Ministry added that the programmes are envisaged to meet

Scholarship Programmes Cover All Fields of Knowledge: Higher Education Ministry Affirms

The programmes and specialisations offered through local and international scholarships to holders of the General Education Diploma (GED) and its equivalents during academic year 2024/2025 will cover all fields of knowledge, said the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The Ministry added that the programmes are envisaged to meet

Earthquake of 5.2 Magnitude Strikes Alaska

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the US state of Alaska today. The epicenter of the earthquake took place 28 km southwest of the city of Atka, at a depth of 70 km, the US Geological Survey reported. No reports of material damage or human losses have

Over 3,800 Evacuated After Dike Breach in Central China

A total of 3,832 residents have been evacuated after a river dike breached in central China’s Hunan Province, Chinese authorities said on Monday. No casualties have been reported so far, according to the Xiangtan City’s flood control and drought relief headquarters. The headquarters said 1,205 people, including armed police, militia,

Over 3,800 Evacuated After Dike Breach in Central China

A total of 3,832 residents have been evacuated after a river dike breached in central China’s Hunan Province, Chinese authorities said on Monday. No casualties have been reported so far, according to the Xiangtan City’s flood control and drought relief headquarters. The headquarters said 1,205 people, including armed police, militia,

Scholarship Programmes Cover All Fields of Knowledge: Higher Education Ministry Affirms

The programmes and specialisations offered through local and international scholarships to holders of the General Education Diploma (GED) and its equivalents during academic year 2024/2025 will cover all fields of knowledge, said the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The Ministry added that the programmes are envisaged to meet

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