Africa / Middle East

Syria, Russia lash out at Western approach to refugee issue

Damascus, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The Joint Syrian-Russian Coordination Bodies on Tuesday condemned some Western governments´ steps on preventing Syrian refugees´ return to their homeland, according to a statement.

Jordan´s former Crown Prince acquitted from plot prosecution

Amman, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh acquitted former Crown Prince Hamzah bin Hussein from alleged plot to dethrone his half-brother, King Abdullah II, according to lawmakers. The Prime Minister confirmed today there was no coup (attempt) earlier this month.

159 Cuban healthcare professionals arrive in Gabon

Havana, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) A group of 159 Cuban healthcare professionals arrived in Gabon to join the Henry Reeve medical brigade that provides services in the African country, Cuba's Foreign Ministry informed on Monday.

Iran calls for caution in the face of Israeli provocations

Tehran, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Yavad Zarif on Monday called for caution in the face of Israel's provocations, the most recent of which consisted of sabotage against the Natanz nuclear power plant.

Ethiopian engineer thanks Cuba for his education

Addis Ababa, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) On days like today I'm very grateful of having studied in Cuba since I was a child until university, Ethiopian Civil Engineer Aberra Nigussie, who won an award in his country for the construction of the Lame Diary complex, said on Monday.

Cuba and Kenya ratify commitment to return kidnapped doctors

Havana, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and Kenya ratified today the commitment to guarantee the safe return of doctors Assel Herrera and Landy Rodríguez, kidnapped in the African nation two years ago.

US sends reinforcements by land and air to its bases in Syria

11 de abril de 2021, 11:16Damascus, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) US forces moved in logistical reinforcements to their illegal bases in the region of al-Jazeera, in northeastern Syria, by means of a convoy of trucks and a cargo plane, as confirmed by several media outlets.

Hundreds of tribal fighters join the Syrian army

Damascus, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) At least 400 members of Syrian tribes and clans enlisted in the Popular Defense Force, the largest paramilitary formation fighting against terrorism and occupation alongside the national army.

China-Iran deal to thwart Western plots

Tehran, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Iran's MP Mahmoud Nabavian on Sunday assured that the strategic deal between China and Iran will help foil the plots of the enemies of the Islamic Republic.

Sanctions against Iran hamper return to nuclear deal

Tehran, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Iran stressed that the sanctions against it imposed by the United States hinder the return to the origin of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or nuclear agreement.

Egypt favors natural gas for its vehicle fleet

Cairo, Apr 9 (Prensa Latina) The national project to expand the use of cars operating with natural gas is being successful, Tariq Al-Mulla, minister of Oil and Mineral Resources of Egypt, said on Friday.