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Jim Drury
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Digital News Producer, CGTN Europe, CGTN
London
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Biography
News Editor for CGTN. Former reporter/video journalist for Reuters, editor of expat English language newspaper group, and author of 4 non-fiction books.
News, Politics, science sport., Technology
I'm always open to ideas
Content
By Jim Drury| CGTN Verified UNICEF says a prolonged ceasefire is essential to prevent widespread disease among the Gaza population, among whom "every single child" now has "mental health issues."Spokesman James Elder told CGTN the worsening conditions in the enclave were creating a "perfect storm" for disease. He spoke from Gaza as attention focused on whether mediator Qatar could negotiate another extension of the delicate truce between the warring sides. According to Elder: "It gets cold at night now.
By Jim Drury| CGTN Verified The UK was at the forefront of early rail travel, with the world's first public passenger train pulled by English engineer George Stephenson's Active from Darlington to Stockton, carrying 450 passengers at 24 kmh. That was back in 1824, 60 years after Scotsman James Watt's steam engine prefaced the Industrial Revolution. Stephenson's success was followed by the invention of the electric locomotive by fellow Scot Robert Davidson in 1837.
By Jim Drury| CGTN Verified "All the world's a stage,"wrote William Shakespeare in his timeless comedy As You Like It. Now a UK theater has uncovered what will surely become the most venerated stage associated with the man regarded as the world's greatest playwright. St George's Guildhall, in the east English town of King's Lynn, is the country's oldest working theater. For decades rumors had surfaced that The Bard himself might have trod the boards during his acting days.
Company Info
CGTN
CGTN, or China Global Television Network, is an international media organization based in Beijing, China. Launched on December 31, 2016, CGTN aims to enhance China's global media presence and promote cultural exchanges. The network provides accurate and timely news coverage, offering diverse perspectives to audiences worldwide. CGTN operates multiple television channels available in over 160 countries, broadcasting in languages such as Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese. Its programming includes news, current affairs documentaries, and magazine shows. The network has received several awards for its content, including the Gold Camera Award for Best Current Affairs Documentary and a Television Emmy for magazine show content. CGTN is owned by China Media Group and has production centers in Nairobi, Washington D.C., and London, employing a diverse team of media professionals.
Beijing, Beijing, China
'+1 667-930-9884
Founded: 2016