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China and Cuba stress Fidel Castro’s contributions to friendship

Published on: August 14, 2026
10:24

Beijing, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) China and Cuba commemorated on Thursday the 100th birthday of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, at the Jintai Art Museum with a floral offering, speeches, and cultural activities.

Chileans pay tribute to Fidel Castro on his 100th birthday

Published on: August 14, 2026
10:24

Santiago, Chile, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) With a flag-waving ceremony on the Loreto bridge over the Mapocho River, the Movement of Solidarity in Chile paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on his 100th birthday.

Iraq and US confirm end of international coalition mission

Published on: August 14, 2026
10:23

Baghdad, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Iraq and the United States reaffirmed that the international coalition's mission in Iraqi territory will definitively end on September 30, the Prime Minister's Press Office informed on Thursday.

Havana Book Fair pays tribute to Fidel Castro on his 100th birthday

Published on: August 14, 2026
10:23

Havana, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Several texts on the life and work of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, will be launched this Thursday at the Havana International Book Fair, as part of the tributes for his 100th birthday.

Image of Fidel Castro amidst flames of Quang Tri remains vivid

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:32

Hanoi, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) More than 50 years after the end of the United States' war of aggression against Vietnam, the image of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, amidst the flames of Quang Tri, remains vivid.

Vietnam Red Cross makes donation to the Cuban people

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:25

Hanoi, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Do Thi Thu Thao, President of the Central Committee of the Red Cross Society, presented Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco with a donation from the people of Vietnam to the people of Cuba.

Belarus opened exhibition marking Fidel Castro’s centenary

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:25

Minsk, August 12 (Prensa Latina) An exhibition dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, was opened at the headquarters of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus.

Brazilian Senate approves plan to produce domestic fertilizers

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:25

Brasilia, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian Senate has approved a program aimed at boosting domestic fertilizer manufacturing, reducing foreign dependency, and strengthening production security; the measure is now ready for presidential sanction.

Investigation on French ambassador’s sexual conduct in Africa

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Paris, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) France is awaiting a decision from Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot regarding the ambassador to the Central African Republic (CAR), Bruno Foucher, who is implicated in a matter involving the solicitation of sexual services.

Assaults against Brazilian women rise on match days

Published on: August 13, 2026
09:24

Brasilia, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Reports of domestic violence against women in Brazil increased by 28.9 percent on days when soccer matches were played, according to research cited in press reports.

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