"Mobile sources of air pollution account for 45 percent of the PM2.5 density, small particulate matter that causes smog, in Beijing. Diesel and gasoline vehicles account for 32 percent and 29 percent of mobile sources respectively," said Lian Aiping with the bureau. … [Read more...] about Over 350,000 pure electric vehicles hit the road in Beijing
Survey shows more Australian consumers prefer to use electronic payment
One of the most notable developments in recent surveys has been the strong growth in contactless card payments as a result of widespread adoption of this functionality by consumers and merchants. The share of in-person payments made by tapping a debit or credit card on a card terminal increased to 50 percent in 2019, from 10 percent in 2013. Many people now prefer to "tap and go" even for small payments. … [Read more...] about Survey shows more Australian consumers prefer to use electronic payment
Roadside bomb kills 5 Afghan soldiers in western Badghis province
QALA-E-NAW, Afghanistan, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Five Afghan soldiers were killed as a roadside bomb struck a military vehicle in Abkamari district of the western Badghis province on Sunday, a member of the Provincial Council Mohammad Nasir Nazari said Monday. … [Read more...] about Roadside bomb kills 5 Afghan soldiers in western Badghis province
Thiem wins first major title with comeback victory against Zverev at US Open
"I was super close to being a grand slam champion. I was a few games away, maybe a few points away. For me what upset me the most is not the third set or something like that, it's the fifth set. I had a lot of chances in the fifth set and didn't use them," said a disappointed Zverev, who was contesting his first career major final. … [Read more...] about Thiem wins first major title with comeback victory against Zverev at US Open
Brazilian Serie A roundup: Cano on target as Vasco sink Botafogo
In the northeastern city of Fortaleza, Flamengo's seven-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Ceara. Luiz Otavio netted with a 50th minute header following a corner before Charles Rigon struck with a low finish six minutes later after another set piece. … [Read more...] about Brazilian Serie A roundup: Cano on target as Vasco sink Botafogo
