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Syrian army repels two attacks, kills terrorists

Published on: August 18, 2021
08:28

Damascus, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Armed Forces on Wednesday killed at least 12 terrorists during two unsuccessful attacks launched by radical groups against military positions in the northern province of Idlib, media informed.

Foreign investment in Egypt grows during 2021 first quarter

Published on: August 18, 2021
08:03

Cairo, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The net inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Egypt had a 47.3-percent increase in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, the Government announced on Wednesday.

UNSG Guterres reiterates solidarity with Haiti

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:20

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Wednesday doubled down on his solidarity with Haitian people amid a complex situation after being hit by an earthquake and tropical storm Grace drawing near.

Cuba advocates safe use of Internet for its population

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:20

Havana, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has been increasingly promoting Internet access nationwide, but rejects the use some people currently make of this space to misinform, incite hatred and violence.

Global warming and extreme weather to impact LatAm and the Caribbean

Published on: August 18, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Latin America and the Caribbean will be one of the regions most affected by global warming in the near future if current trends in climate change continue, a UN agency warned.

José Jacinto Milanés poetry contest awarded in Cuba

Published on: August 18, 2021
02:33

Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The plastic artist Rolando Estévez with the work Blanche en la calle Habana received the 2021 José Jacinto Milanés Poetry Prize here today, on the occasion of the 207th anniversary of the bard's birth.

Poll confirms FSLN as the favorite for elections in Nicaragua

Published on: August 18, 2021
01:42

Managua, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) A new poll by M&R Consultores confirmed today the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) as the leader in voting intentions for the general elections in Nicaragua, scheduled for November 7.

Cuba extends coffee plantations to plain ground

Published on: August 18, 2021
00:06

Havana, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba extends coffee cultivation from hilly to flat areas, helping the country to be self-sufficient in meeting its demand for this bean, a source from the Ministry of Agriculture (Minag) said on Tuesday.

Cuba thanks Canadian donation for vaccination against Covid-19

Published on: August 17, 2021
16:56

Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) today thanked a donation from the Canadian Solidarity Network with the island, consisting of 1,920,000 syringes to support vaccination against Covid-19 .

Protests in Thailand continue for the third day in a row

Published on: August 17, 2021
16:31

Bangkok, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The police corps and demonstrators have clashed again downtown in this capital on Tuesday for the third consecutive day of protests against Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha.

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