Spain: New Railway Accident, Passenger Train Collides with Construction Crane in Murcia

The Spanish rail network experienced another accident on Thursday, January 22—the fourth in less than a week—though this incident resulted in fewer casualties than recent tragedies. The collision occurred when a tow truck crane intruded into the safety clearance of a narrow-gauge FEVE train on the Cartagena-Los Nietos route in Murcia. At the time, the train was carrying 16 passengers; at least six individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

China aims to clinch more free trade agreements to boost trade, investment

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Michelin Guide for Hokkaido

Michelin Guide for Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Nihon Michelin Tire Co. President Bernard Delmas (R) pays a courtesy visit to Hokkaido Gov. Harumi Takahashi at the governor's official residence in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sept. 30, 2011. The Hokkaido version of the Michelin Guide, a world famous restaurant guide, will be released in April 2012, the Tokyo-based unit of French tire maker Michelin said the same day, offering the third regional version in Japan following the Tokyo and western Japan editions.

Michelin Guide for Hokkaido

Michelin Guide for Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Nihon Michelin Tire Co. President Bernard Delmas (R) pays a courtesy visit to Hokkaido Gov. Harumi Takahashi at the governor's official residence in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sept. 30, 2011. The Hokkaido version of the Michelin Guide, a world famous restaurant guide, will be released in April 2012, the Tokyo-based unit of French tire maker Michelin said the same day, offering the third regional version in Japan following the Tokyo and western Japan editions. (Kyodo)