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Ethiopian gov’t to protect heritage from Tigray Front’s attacks

Published on: August 9, 2021
07:35

Addis Ababa, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Government will adopt measures to protect the nation's religious and cultural heritage from the attacks of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured on Monday.

No progress on forming government in Lebanon

Published on: August 9, 2021
07:14

Beirut, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) Two weeks after taking office as Lebanon's prime minister-designate, Najib Mikati on Monday continues with no progress on forming the government due to disagreements with President Michel Aoun on key positions.

DNCD seizes 90 drug packages in Dominican Republic

Published on: August 9, 2021
07:13

Santo Domingo, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) seized 90 packages, presumably of cocaine, in an operation carried out in the Azua province.

UN champions a social contract for indigenous peoples

Published on: August 9, 2021
07:13

United Nations, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) On the International Day of the World´s Indigenous Peoples, the UN advocates the redesign of a new social contract respecting the ways of life and governance of indigenous communities.

Dixie fire mushrooms into second largest in California history

Published on: August 9, 2021
07:12

Washington, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The Dixie fire that has forced thousands from their homes in Northern California and ravaged a historic town grew into the second-largest blaze in state history on Sunday, officials said.

Uruguayan FA calls to fight adjustment policies

Published on: August 8, 2021
11:20

Montevideo, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay´s Broad Front (FA) on Sunday called hundreds of thousands of compatriots to fight economic adjustment policies and despair, as well as a new change.

400 members of irregulars groups surrender their Weapons in Syria

Published on: August 8, 2021
11:20

Damascus, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) At least 400 members of irregular groups laid down their arms and surrendered to the security forces in Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, located 432 kilometers northeast of this capital.

China imposes sanctions on officials for Delta variant negligence

Published on: August 8, 2021
11:00

Beijing, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) China imposed sanctions on over 30 officials for negligence and mismanagement of Delta variant still spreading nationwide and reporting 81 new cases.

Venezuelan President calls for socialist primaries

Published on: August 8, 2021
10:42

Caracas, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolás Maduro on Sunday called on Venezuelans to vote in the primary elections of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) to choose candidates for November elections for governors and mayors.

World is on the brink of impending catastrophe, warns COP26 Chief

Published on: August 8, 2021
10:04

London, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Britain's COP26 President Alok Sharma on Sunday warned today the world is dangerously close to running out of time to stop a climate change catastrophe.

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