North America

Iraqi Resistance attacks US military base in Erbil

Published on: February 3, 2024
12:29

Baghdad, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Iraqi Resistance confirmed on Saturday a drone attack over the U.S. Harir military base in Erbil, in the north of the country.

Hezbollah condemns U.S. airstrikes over Iraq and Syria

Published on: February 3, 2024
12:20

Beirut, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Islamic Resistance of Lebanon (Hezbollah) on Saturday strongly condemned the flagrant U.S. airstrikes over Iraq and Syria, which resulted in several dead and wounded people.

DPRK condemns Japanese militarism

Published on: February 3, 2024
10:08

Pyongyang, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) today condemned Japan's return to the path of militarism encouraged by the United States, and advised it to meditate well before "getting into the lion's den".

New vaccine may be potential treatment for pancreatic cancer

Published on: February 3, 2024
08:48

Washington, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) A new vaccine shows encouraging early results as a potential off-the-shelf treatment for certain patients with pancreatic or colorectal cancer, according to a study co-led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

Canada: Communities on alert for group A streptococcus spread

Published on: February 3, 2024
07:25

Ottawa, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Canada´s medical authorities warned population about the spread of invasive group A streptococcus in several Canadian communities.

SAIDR Sara Minkara visits Cuba

Published on: February 2, 2024
23:43

Havana, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) U.S. Department of State Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara visited Havana, Cuba, between January 29 and January 31.

Syria: Our response began today, claims President Joe Biden

Published on: February 2, 2024
23:35

Washington, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) "Our response began today. It will continue at times and places of our choosing," said President Joe Biden after ordering at least 85 attacks in Iraq and Syria, something that could further fuel the fire in the volatile Middle East region.

Threats to UNRWA put two million Palestinians in Gaza at risk

Published on: February 2, 2024
23:19

United Nations, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The colossal humanitarian needs for over two million people in Gaza are at risk given the lack of funds, the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned on Friday.

The world lost a third of wetlands in the last 50 years

Published on: February 2, 2024
23:15

United Nations, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) In the last 50 years the world has lost 35% of wetlands, the most threatened ecosystem, which is disappearing three times faster than forests, the United Nations warned on Friday.

Dominica and Canada boost project to face climate change

Published on: February 2, 2024
16:08

Roseau, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Dominica is currently boosting an approach with a gender perspective for resilience to climate change, supported in collaboration with the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

NEWS