Science

Poverty in Mexico City Grows

Mexico, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The number of indigents in Mexico City is growing for days, so the capital''s Human Rights Commission urged today government institutions and delegations to work in a coordinated way.

Violence, Insecurity Cause Economic Losses in Mexico

Mexico, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) In 25 of the 32 states of the Mexican Republic violence and insecurity inhibit today the arrival of investments, execution of projects and cause the closure of companies, a business leader said.

Security Situation Improves in South Ethiopia But Tensions Prevails

Addis Abeba, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian government assured that, although the security situation improved in some of the areas affected by the violence in the south of the country, but the tension between communities prevails.

Death Toll in Kabul Suicide Attack Reaches 34

Kabul, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The terrorist group Islamic State (IS) today claimed responsibility for a suicide attack occurred yesterday against a private educational center in this capital, killing 34 and injured 56.

FARC Expects Dialogue with Colombian Government on ex-Combatants

Bogota, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Common Alternative Revolutionary Force (FARC) party continues today waiting for a meeting with Colombian President Ivan Duque, to exchange views on the return of ex-combatants.

Russia Confirms Organization of Tripartite Summit on Syria

Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian Government spokesman Dmitri Peskov confirmed today the organization of a summit on the situation in Syria scheduled for September, in which the leaders of this nation, Iran and Turkey will participate.

The 507 Years of Baracoa Attract Many Tourists to Cuba (+Photos)

Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The 507th birthday of the eastern Cuban city of Baracoa is today a particular attraction for travelers from all over the world, a day after the celebration.

Visit to Cuba of North Korean VP is to Increase Bilateral Relations

Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The vice-president of the State Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Choe Ryong Hae, is carrying out an intense agenda in Cuba, where on Wednesday he held talks with the authorities to strengthen bilateral relations.

Floods Threaten World Heritage City in Niger

Niamey, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The heavy rains which have been lashing areas of Niger for weeks now threaten to destroy the historic centre of the city of Agadez (center), a World Heritage Site since 2013.

Agro Jobs For African Youth in High-Level Continental Conference

Rome, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The ways to boost agricultural employment opportunities in Africa will focus the High-Level Continental Conference to be held on August 20-21 in Rwanda, FAO said today.

Kenya Faces Spread of Diseases from Neighboring Countries

Nairobi, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Kenya's health authorities today reacted to the spread to their territory of contagious diseases such as polio from the neighboring states of Somalia and Ethiopia through common borders.