Prensa Latina: Noticias Principales

Foreign Olympic Medallists in Cuban Boxing Tournament

2013-05-18 00:06:00

18 de mayo de 2013, 00:06Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) At least three Olympic Games medallists from London 2012 will be present in the 43rd edition of Cuban boxing tournament Giraldo Cordova Cardin in Memoriam, from June 4 to 9 in this capital.

More Than 22 Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Mine Collapse

2013-05-17 16:37:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 16:37Kinshasa, 17 May (Prensa Latina) The government of D.R. of Congo says more than 22 people have died in a collapse at a bush mine in the region of Masisi in North Kivu province in the far eastern part of the country.

Nigeria Military Kills Extremists in New Offensive

2013-05-17 16:00:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 16:00Abuja, 17 May (Prensa Latina) Soldiers in northeast Nigeria shelled suspected camps of Islamic extremists in the first military action of a new offensive against the insurgents, killing several people, a security official said Friday.

Several Thousand Rally in Egypt

2013-05-17 15:07:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 15:07Cairo, 17 May (Prensa Latina) Thousands of protesters converged on Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday to join a planned rally in solidarity with the recently-launched "Rebel" campaign, which aims at "withdrawing confidence" from Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and bringing about early presidential elections.

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Many Killed in Baghdad Car Bombs After Attacks on Shiite Districts

2013-05-17 14:44:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 14:44Bagdad, 17 May (Prensa Latina) Two car bombs exploded in Shiite neighbourhoods in Baghdad this morning, killing at least 12 and wounding 30.

Foreigners Kidnapped in Yemen Released

2013-05-17 12:20:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 12:20Sanaa, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The five foreigners who were kidnapped two days ago here were released without physical injuries, official sources said today.

South Africa Highlights its Relations with China

2013-05-17 11:54:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 11:54Pretoria, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Relations between South Africa and China are beneficial to both countries, said the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ebrahim Ebrahim, in a speech published here today.

Egyptian, Palestinian Presidents Condemn Jewish Attacks in Jerusalem

2013-05-17 11:25:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 11:25Ramallah, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian and Palestinian Presidents Mohamed Morsi and Mahmoud Abbas, respectively, condemned the desecration of sacred Islamic sites by Jewish extremists in Jerusalem, through an official communique released here today.

Syrian Conflict, a Media Fabrication, says Head of Journalists Union

2013-05-17 10:37:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 10:37By Luis Brizuela Bringuez

Damascus, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The war that shakes Syria today started in the media grounds, long before the economic sanctions and financing of mercenary bands to overthrow the government, said Elias Murad, president of the Union of Journalists of Syria.

About 700 European Mercenaries in Syria

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DNA Tests Needed to Identify Bodies Found in Mass Graves in Iraq

2013-05-17 10:35:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 10:35Baghdad, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Deputy Governor in the Western Iraqi province of Al Anbar, Sadun Obaid al-Shalan, today called for using DNA tests to identify about a thousand bodies found in three mass graves on Thursday.

About 700 European Mercenaries in Syria

2013-05-17 09:31:00

17 de mayo de 2013, 09:31Damascus, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Syrian media reported today that about 700 European citizens are fighting in this nation as mercenaries, joined to opposition groups striving for the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government.

Cuban Method Helps Fight Illiteracy in Angola

2013-05-16 17:04:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 17:04Luanda, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Cubaâ�Ös teaching method Yo, Sí Puedo (Yes, I Can) is gaining momentum in nine Angolan provinces, bringing to 216,876 the number of people taught to read and write.

Ban Ki-Moon is Concerned About Violence Wave in Nigeria

2013-05-16 16:53:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 16:53United Nations, May 16 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, expressed his concern about the wave of violence and deteriorating security situation in northeast Nigeria.

Iraq"s Sadr City: Center of Violence

2013-05-16 15:31:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 15:31Baghdad, May 16 (Prensa Latina) A series of explosions killed 11 people today in Sadr city, east the capital, after 35 people died on Wednesday.

Israel Threatens With More Attacks on Syria

2013-05-16 14:34:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 14:34Washington, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Israel threatens with new attacks on Syria to prevent alleged sending of weapons to Muslim militants in the region, The New York Times daily denounced today.

UN Deplores Serious Deterioration of Living Conditions in Yemen

2013-05-16 13:24:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 13:24United Nations, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The coordinator of humanitarian aid for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, today deplored the serious deterioration of the living conditions for much of the population of that country.

Santomean Opposition Denounces Alleged Illicit Business

2013-05-16 12:28:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 12:28São Tomé, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The Santomean opposition party Independent Democratic Action (ADI) accused today in public two high officials from the Ministry of Agriculture of being involved in businesses with the European Union (EU) that may damage the interests of the State.

Seven Security Personnel Kidnapped in Egypt

2013-05-16 11:57:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 11:57Cairo, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Seven members of Egyptian security forces were abducted by unidentified gunmen in a bold operation in the Sinai Peninsula on Thursday, confirmed an official source.

New Video Shows Cold-Blooded Execution by Extremists in Syria

2013-05-16 11:39:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 11:39Damascus, May 16 (Prensa Latina) A new video circulating today on social networks shows the cold-blooded execution in Syria of a group of unarmed people by members of al-Nusra Front, affiliated with the al Qaeda terrorist network.

African Representatives Examine Situation in Democratic Congo

2013-05-16 11:18:00

16 de mayo de 2013, 11:18Luanda, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Angolan Foreign Minister, George Chicoti, described the tripartite meeting held in South Africa to analyze the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as successful, official sources are reporting.