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Venezuela denounces presence of fugitive criminals in Colombia

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:22

Caracas, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolas Maduro denounced the presence in Colombia of criminal elements currently requested by the Venezuelan justice for belonging to criminal structures that operated in Caracas' southwestern region.

UNSG Guterres recalls terrorist attack on Yazidis

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:21

United Nations, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres recalled that today marks seventh anniversary of brutal attack by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group on the Yazidis, in northern Iraq.

Subversive actions against Cuban government denounced in China

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:21

Beijing, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban diplomats on Wednesday denounced in Shanghai, eastern China, the media campaign launched to disqualify the Caribbean nation's Government and also the financing by the United States to the promoters of a social riot.

One of the world´s rarest chameleons, feared extinct, is found alive

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:20

Pretoria, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) One of the world's rarest and smallest chameleons, a creature feared extinct, has been found clinging to life in the rainforests of Africa. Now scientists are calling for an urgent conservation effort to save the critically endangered species before it's too late.

Police officer dies following shooting outside the Pentagon building

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:20

Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) A police officer died Tuesday after shots were fired outside the Pentagon building, local media outlets reported.

CDC issues new ban on evictions of most US renters after protest

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday has issued a new 60-day moratorium on rental evictions, a move the United States public health agency said would protect around 90% of US citizens.

Rural population as priority in ecosystem restoration

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:19

United Nations, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Small farmers and rural poor are top priority for restoring ecosystems and preserving natural resources, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said.

Biden calls on NY Gov. Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment charge

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:18

Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced mounting pressure Tuesday to resign, including from President Joe Biden and other onetime Democratic allies, after an investigation found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.

Canadian economist Holm urges her country to support Cuba

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:18

Ottawa, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Canadian economist and agronomist Wendy Holm urged her country's government to support Cuba amid its complex economic and health situation worsened by the US blockade.

Cuba highlights international support against US campaign

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:17

Havana, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) on Tuesday highlighted the support of fellow citizens living in 37 countries, who signed a statement strongly rejecting the hatred campaign orchestrated by the United States against Havana.

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