Cuba Called to Work to Solve Energy Situation

Guantanamo, Cuba, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel called here today to work for returning to normal in the current energy situation, however, he insisted on not abandoning saving measures to take care of resources.

Sports

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics officially launches mascots

Beijing, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) China has chosen Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon as the official mascots of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Science

Opioid Analgesics Cause Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths in the US

Washington, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of the opioid analgesic OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride), filed for bankruptcy this week, under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act in White Plains, New York.

Opinion

Russian Analyst denounces U.S. plans against Venezuela

Moscow, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The advisor to Russia's National Sociopolitical Center, Dmitri Burij, said on Wednesday that the United States is trying to relaunch its strategy to overthrow the Venezuelan government by calling for the implementation of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR).

Culture

Oralitura Habana, event to Enrich the Improvisation Universe

Havana, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) This will be an exchange to favor the improvised universe of the world, said improviser Roly Ávalos, member of the organizing committee of the first meeting of poetic improvisation, Oralitura Habana.

Economy

China's deputy finance minister travels to US for trade talks

Beijing, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) China's Deputy Finance Minister Liao Min has traveled on Wednesday to the United States to hold trade talks that could pave the way for a new round of high-level negotiations between the two powers, local press reported.