Science

Cholera Outbreak Kills 6 in Cameroon,43 Infected

16 de julio de 2018, 13:16Yaounde,Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Six people have died in Cameroon from a cholera outbreak that has infected 43 people since May, the health ministry said.

Huge Iceberg Still in the Weddell Sea a Year Later

16 de julio de 2018, 13:06Washington, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) NASA has confirmed today that the huge A-68 iceberg is one year old, since it broke away from the Larsen C ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula, stuck in the waters of the Weddell Sea with little movement.

Baby's Sex Affects Mother's Metabolism, May Influence Risks

London,Jul 16(Prensa Latina)The sex of a baby controls the level of small molecules known as metabolites in the pregnant mother''s blood, which may explain why risks of some diseases in pregnancy vary depending whether the mother is carrying a boy or a girl, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

Negligence Kills Eight Black Rhinos in Kenya

16 de julio de 2018, 12:57Nairobi, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The competent Kenyan authorities assured today that they will investigate and punish those responsible for the wrongful death of the endangered eight black rhinoceros in the transfer between two national parks.

Malaysia and Philippines Agree to Boost Defense, Security Cooperation

16 de julio de 2018, 12:55Kuala Lumpur,Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) President Rodrigo Duterte and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad agreed today to strengthen their defense and security cooperation at the bilateral and regional level.

Mob Slaughters Nearly 300 Crocodiles in Wildlife Reserve in Indonesia

16 de julio de 2018, 12:40Jakarta,Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) A mob in Indonesia armed with knives, hammers and clubs slaughtered nearly 300 crocodiles at a wildlife sanctuary after a man was killed by one of the reptiles.

Iran Files Complaint to UN Justice Court Against U.S. New Sanctions

16 de julio de 2018, 12:31Tehran, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Iranian government filed a complaint today at the International Court of Justice in The Hague about the ''new unilateral sanctions'' imposed by the United States on the country.

Ecuador Ex FM Denounces in Cuba Persecution of Latin Leftist Leaders

Havana, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño denounced today in this capital the political and judicial persecution against Latin American progressive and leftist leaders and called the Sao Paulo Forum (SPF) to show solidarity with these people.

Putin, Trump Meet One on One for More Than Two Hours in Helsinki

Helsinki, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin and his North American counterpart Donald Trump spoke privately today for two hours and 10 minutes, over and above the agreed protocol of the meeting in this capital.

28 People Arrested in Italy in Anti-mafia Operation

16 de julio de 2018, 11:56Rome, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Italian police authorities arrested 28 people accused of being members of the Sicilian mafia clans in the city of Palermo.

Infant Mortality Grows in Brazil for the First Time Since 1990

16 de julio de 2018, 11:54Brasilia, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) For the first time since 1990, the infant mortality rate in Brazil increased by five percent in 2016 compared to the previous year, according to preliminary UNICEF data released here today.