Tricontinental Organization Supports Draft Constitution in Cuba

Havana, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The secretary-general of the Organization of Solidarity of the People of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL), Lourdes Cervantes, expressed here the organization''s support for draft of Cuba''s new Constitution.

Sports

DPRK Proposes to Expand Sports Cooperation with South Korea

Jakarta, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Deputy Minister of Sports of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Won Kil-u, assured here today that Pyongyang and Seoul should form joint teams in more sports, if possible, and expand cooperation in that sector.

Science

Australia Warns of Consequences of Severe Drought

Sidney, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Drought in Australia could limit agricultural production in the country, Australian Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe told a parliamentary committee today.

Opinion

Without Lula, Elections in Brazil will Be a Big Farce, Expert Says

Por Moises Perez Mok

Brasilia, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The probable absence of former President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva in the polls would turn the next presidential elections in Brazil into a big farce, the sociologist Jesse Souza said in statements published today.

Culture

UNESCO Evokes Kofi Annan's Commitment to Human Rights

Paris, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) evoked former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan''s commitment to human rights, and lamented the Ghanaian diplomat''s death on Saturday, which has raised several reactions throughout the world.

Economy

Bolivia to Promote Hydrocarbon Areas in Gas Forum

La Paz, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia will promote its exploration and exploitation areas in the First International Forum of Gas, Petrochemical and Green Fuels Bolivia 2018, scheduled from August 28 to 31 in Santa Cruz.