Kuwait holds 46th Int'l Book Fair

STORY: Kuwait holds 46th Int'l Book Fair SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22-23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuwait International Book Fair STORYLINE: The ongoing 46th Kuwait International Book Fair held in the country's Hawalli Governorate has seen the participation of 486 publishing houses from 29 countries and regions, the official Kuwait News Agency reported. The book fair, which kicked off on Wednesday and will run until Dec. 2, is being held in three halls, covering an area of 18,000 square meters. The China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) participated in the fair. During his visit to CICC's booth, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei said Kuwaiti readers are very fond of coming here to purchase Chinese books, which introduce Chinese tradition and culture in Arabic and English. Textbooks for learning Chinese were also on display during the event. The book fair is sponsored by Kuwaiti Prime Ministe

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

ITOIGAWA, Japan, Dec. 26 Kyodo - The municipal government of Itoigawa lifts the closure of a main road on Dec. 26, 2016, after a Dec. 22-23 massive fire burned down 144 buildings in the Sea of Japan coastal city.

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

The municipal government of Itoigawa lifts the closure of a main road on Dec. 26, 2016, after a Dec. 22-23 massive fire burned down 144 buildings in the Sea of Japan coastal city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Burned-out site pictured following massive fire

Burned-out site pictured following massive fire

Photo taken Dec. 26, 2016, shows a burned-out site following a Dec. 22-23 massive fire in the Sea of Japan coastal city of Itoigawa. The fire burned down more than 140 buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Burned-out site pictured following massive fire

Burned-out site pictured following massive fire

Photo taken Dec. 26, 2016, shows a burned-out site following a Dec. 22-23 massive fire in the Sea of Japan coastal city of Itoigawa. The fire burned down more than 140 buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

The municipal government of Itoigawa lifts the closure of a main road on Dec. 26, 2016, after a Dec. 22-23 massive fire burned down 144 buildings in the Sea of Japan coastal city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

Main road of fire-hit Itoigawa opened

The municipal government of Itoigawa lifts the closure of a main road on Dec. 26, 2016, after a Dec. 22-23 massive fire burned down 144 buildings in the Sea of Japan coastal city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo