Highlights

IOM Requests Ethiopians Detained in Yemen Ought to Be Released

Addis Ababa, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reportedly requested the release of more than 3,000 migrants, mainly Ethiopians, who remain held in inhumane conditions in Yemen.

Conference in China to Assure Understanding and Trust among Asians

Beijing, May 10 ( Prensa Latina ) China will hold a conference on May 15 with the essential aim of strengthening understanding, exchanges, trust and respect among the different Asian civilizations, official sources reported Friday.

Cuban President Marks Victory Day and Congratulates Russia

Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel recalled Victory Day over fascism today and highlighted the contribution of the Russian people to world peace.

Pope Francis Announces New Measures against Abuses

Vatican City, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis announced here new measures to prevent and address the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable people within the Catholic Church this Thursday.

Putin: We Do Everything to Pay Tribute to the Victors

Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The military parade and the march of the Immortal Regiment is not done to frighten anyone or show muscles, but to pay tribute to the victors, declared Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Nicaragua's Gov't Accepts Resignation from Attorney of the Republic

Managua, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General of the Republic's resignation, Hernan Estrada, and its acceptance by Nicaraguan Government draws attention on Thursday the local media.

Venezuela's Public, Private Banks To Exchange Currencies

Caracas, May 9 (Prensa Latina) By derogating the Foreign Exchange Law and the new economic policy of opening to free exchange in Venezuela, public and private banks will carry out operations with legal currencies, reported on Thursday MP Jesus Faria.

As Vote Counting Progresses in South Africa, ANC Nears Victory

Pretoria, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The ruling ANC is leading the May 8 elections in South Africa, the anti-apartheid party has over 56 percent of the national preference with nearly 50 percent of ballots counted.

Brazil: PT Condemns Fake News against Ex-Presidents Lula and Rousseff

Brasilia, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Workers'' Party (PT) of Brazil on Thursday condemned the attacks, based on fake news, against former Presidents Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff, on social networks.

Diaz-Canel Honors Cuban Heroine's Legacy

Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday honored, on Twitter , the 99th birthday of Cuban Revolution heroine, Celia Sanchez.

Government of Jordan Resigns

Amman, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Jordanian cabinet resigned to prepare for a reshuffling that includes the starting-up of another phase, according to a request by Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz, the official Jordanian news agency, Petra, reports on Thursday.