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US Vice President begins official visit to Vietnam

Published on: August 25, 2021
09:10

Hanoi, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) US Vice President Kamala Harris held a courtesy meeting with her Vietnamese counterpart, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, in what constitutes the first visit to Vietnam by a US official of her rank.

China calls out to avoid civil war in Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
09:08

Beijing, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi insisted on avoiding a civil war in Afghanistan and also on solving social problems and conflicts between ethnic groups and religious sects, the Foreign Ministry stated.

Japan sends more donations to Cuba to fight Covid-19

Published on: August 25, 2021
09:08

Tokyo, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) A solidarity campaign organized in Japan made it possible to raise funds and acquire 167,392 syringes to be donated to Cuba, in support of the fight with the Covid-19 pandemic, diplomatic sources reported.

Terrorist evacuation begins from Deraa to northern Syria

Published on: August 25, 2021
08:45

Damascus, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Eight terrorists were evacuated from the Deraa province to the northern governorate of Idlib as part of an agreement reached through Russian mediation between the Syrian army and hostile militants.

Lebanese politicians consider current week decisive for government

Published on: August 25, 2021
08:14

Beirut, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Several prominent politicians in Lebanon considered the current week decisive for the formation of the government, on pain of a collapse with unforeseeable consequences.

World Bank freezes funds for Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:59

Kabul, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The World Bank froze funds for projects being developed in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power.

SC rules Biden to revive Trump-era remain in Mexico migration policy

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:58

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The US Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday rejected President Joe Biden´s bid to avoid reinstating an immigration policy implemented by his predecessor Donald Trump forcing thousands of asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico awaiting US hearings.

Possible Havana syndrome case delays Kamala Harris´ visit to Vietnam

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:58

Hanoi, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Vice President Kamala Harris´ departure for Vietnam was delayed for several hours Tuesday afternoon after her office was informed by the US embassy in Hanoi of a recent possible anomalous health incident allegedly associated with so-called Havana syndrome.

Covid-19 pandemic worsens labor market conditions

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:57

Geneva, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Health and economic crisis caused by Covid-19 is currently endangering the eradication of forced and child labor, discrimination against employment and occupation, the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported.

Afghan withdrawal depends on Taliban cooperation, says Joe Biden

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:57

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden recognized Tuesday that the success of the definitive withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan will depend largely on cooperation from the Taliban.

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