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New Yorkers subject to constant surveillance after 9/11 attacks

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:44

Washington, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The technological deployment in the New York Police Department (NYPD) after 9/11 terror attacks subjects New Yorkers to constant surveillance, falling mainly on African descent.

Biden unveils plan for solar power to produce 45% electricity by 2050

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:43

Washington, Sept 9 (Prensa Latina) The Biden administration on Wednesday released a report showing how the United States could boost its use of solar power as much as 45% of US electricity use by 2050, an effort that could help the country meet goals to limit climate change, a study revealed.

More than 100 countries depend on commodity exports, says UNCTAD

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:43

Geneva, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) In last decade, the number of countries depending on commodity exports has increased, making nations more vulnerable to economic shocks and price fluctuations, the UNCTAD reported on Wednesday.

Cuba and Denmark strengthen bilateral relations

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:42

Havana, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Directors of Foreign Ministries of Cuba and Denmark on Wednesday recognized in a virtual meeting their interest in promoting bilateral relations and developing cooperation projects between both countries.

St. Vincent reports 5 cases of latest Mu variant

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:42

Kingstown, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health and Wellness in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has confirmed the presence of the Mu Covid-19 variant, Caribbean media outlets reported Wednesday.

Cuba´s ICIDCA develops product to control whitefly

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:41

Havana, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute for Research on Sugar Cane Derivatives (ICIDCA) on Wednesday reported about Verticid, a product to control whiteflies and other pests.

Nations should prioritize pregnant women for Covid-19 shots -PAHO

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:41

Washington, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday insisted on the need to protect pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in the context of complex health crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

ILO warns about increased informal work in Latin America

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:41

United Nations, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) About 70% of jobs created in Latin America following the Covid-19 pandemic are in informal conditions, a study by the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported.

Cuba makes head apace about Covid-19 vaccination campaign (+Photo)

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:40

Havana, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is advancing by leaps and bounds with its anti-Covid-19 vaccination nationwide to immunize Cuban population amid a complex global health crisis due to the pandemic.

UN reiterates commitment to literacy

Published on: September 9, 2021
07:36

United Nations, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Literacy opens a world of opportunities, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres stressed Wednesday, reiterating the multilateral organization's commitment to promoting equitable education for all.

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