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Government formation in Lebanon returns to starting point

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:31

Beirut, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) When everything seemed close to a solution, the discord to form a government in Lebanon returned on Friday to the starting point with the disagreements between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati.

Alcohol can cause immediate risk of atrial fibrillation, study finds

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:30

Washington, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Long-term alcohol consumption has been associated with the development of atrial fibrillation and avoiding alcohol has been associated with reduced atrial fibrillation, a scientific source revealed on Thursday.

WHO, Germany open hub for Pandemic, Epidemic intelligence in Berlin

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:29

Berlin, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) To better prepare and protect the world from global disease threats, H.E. German Federal Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization Director-General, will today inaugurate the new WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, based in Berlin.

Abortion-banning law before women know are pregnant takes effect

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:29

United Nations, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Legislation banning abortions after about six weeks that is already in force in Texas, United States, limits safe and legal abortion options and puts women at risk.

Panamanian Deputy describes US blockade against Cuba as unfair

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:28

Panama, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian Deputy Miguel Fanovich described the US blockade against Cuba as unfair and called on all Latin American peoples to demonstrate for its lifting.

President Biden urges Congress to clamp down on climate change

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:27

Washington, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress to quickly approve the infrastructure bill that includes measures to reduce the climate change impact on the country.

External sales of intermediate goods keep profits in the world

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:26

Geneva, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Global intermediate goods (IG) exports, such as parts and components, grew 20% year-on-year in Q1 2021, reported the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Nicaragua to send second ship with food to Cuba

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:25

Managua, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Nicaraguan government on Thursday announced it will send a new batch of food to Cuba, as an example of solidarity with the nation.

Int´l organizations support for creating green jobs

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:25

Geneva, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Thursday agreed upon promoting and supporting the creation of green, decent jobs through environmental rehabilitation.

Cuba: Temporary cessation of Cuban consular office in Switzerland

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:24

Havana, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The Consular Office of the Cuban Embassy in Switzerland and Liechtenstein reported on its temporary closure from September 17 to November 26 2021, Cuba´s Foreign Ministry (MINREX) reported.

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