Science

Growing Number of Mexicans Earns Minimum Wage

Mexico, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) A total of 8.7 million people today earn the minimum wage, 2,650 pesos per month (just over 140 dollars), insufficient for a basic food basket, official sources informed.

Argentina Bids Farewell to Founder of Plaza de Mayo Grandmothers

Buenos Aires, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The historic Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo are mourning as well as the Argentine human rights organizations, which are facing the physical departure of one of its founders, Chicha Mariani, who died without being able to recover her granddaughter.

Iran Resumes Electricity Exports to Shortage-hit Iraq

Tehran, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Iran has resumed today the supply of electricity to Iraq to help the neighboring country after shortages sparked unrest in July.

Cuba, Example of Social Struggles Worldwide, Chad's Student Says

Havana, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Supporting Cuba means today defending the hope a society can achieve with equal rights for all, Chad''s medical student Hassan Moussa Mahamat said.

Communist MP Joked About the Democracy Museum in Chile

Santiago de Chile, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Communist Parliament member Daniel Nuñez joked about the initiative of Chilean President Sebastian Piñera to create a Democracy Museum just after the case of the failed Minister of Culture.

Xi Jinping Calls for Greater Strategic Cooperation With Malaysia

Beijing, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening strategic communication with Malaysia to promote bilateral ties and the revitalization of Asia, the local press highlights today.

Renewable Energy Week Begins in Vietnam

Hanoi, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam has started today its annual Renewable Energy Week, this time dedicated to teaching citizens how to produce, transfer and market these energy sources.

First European Eoalian Satellite Ready to be Launched

Berlin, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The first satellite to directly measure wind speeds on Earth, Aeolus, is ready for launch tomorrow, assured a statement from the European Space Agency (ESA) published today.

Malaysia Urges Calm in Case of Missing Radioactive Device

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) There is no cause for alarm over a 23kg Radioactive Dispersal Device (RDD) that has been missing since Aug 10, according to Malaysia Deputy Home Minister Datuk Azis Jamman. He said the police are investigating its disappearance and the situation is still under control.

Favorable Transformations Recognized in Cuban Town of El Cobre (+Photos)

Santiago de Cuba, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The construction of two hotels to facilitate the stay of hundreds of people visiting the town of El Cobre, about 22 kilometers northwest of the city, marks the transformations underway there today.

Zambia Airways Revived After 20 Years

Lusaka, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Zambia Airways is to be revived after 20 years thanks to a $30m (Âú24m) deal with Ethiopian Airlines.