23 February 2024 Archives

International project favors women’s empowerment in Cuba

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:58

Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Incorporating women in the search for natural solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities to climate change is today´s purpose for the ¨My Coast¨ international project, under development in the southern coastline in Ciego de Avila province.

USA: Uncertainty looms after Alabama’s IVF court ruling

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:50

Mobile, USA, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) For Susan Clark, resident of Mobile, Alabama, the ruling issued by the Supreme Court of the southern state of the Union on frozen embryos has raised questions about her desire for motherhood.

Sun releases strong flares dangerous for spacecraft and astronauts

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:37

Washington, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The Sun emitted two strong solar flares, the first one peaking at 6:07 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, 2024, and the second peaking at 1:32 a.m. EST on Feb. 22, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event.

OCHA concerned about serious living conditions in Chad

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:33

United Nations, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday warned of today´s worsening living conditions in Chad, a nation included among seven least-funded emergencies around the globe.

Experts warn of risks of consuming high-glycemic index foods

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:24

Ottawa, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL) raise the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to research published today in the journal Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology.

Honorary César for film director Christopher Nolan

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:04

Paris, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The renowned British-American director and screenwriter Christopher Nolan received an honorary César today at the award ceremony of the 49th edition of the most prestigious award in French cinema.

President Arevalo projects an inclusive Guatemala with equity

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:54

Madrid, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arevalo affirmed on Friday that he intends to lift his country out of poverty, as he criticized the elites who attempted a coup d'état.

Growing concern over dengue and measles cases in Peru

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:46

Lima, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The constant upturn of dengue cases and the resurgence of a second case of measles are the main concerns and efforts of Peruvian health authorities.

Three inmates get away from Ecuadorian prison

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:44

Quito, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador’s Armed Forces confirmed on Friday that three inmates got away from the Center of Deprivation of Liberty in the province of Cotopaxi, where the military claim to be in control and while a state of emergency is in force.

Mexico heads the Financial Action Task Force

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:38

Mexico City, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Mexico was elected chair of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs announced on Friday in a joint statement.

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