Lima, October 1 (RHC)-- In Peru, thousands of healthcare workers launched a two-day partial strike to demand job security and personal protective equipment.  At least 166 Peruvian doctors have died of COVID-19, and thousands of healthcare workers have been infected on the job. ... More


Washington, October 1 (RHC)-- In the U.S., The Nation magazine has revealed that the FBI has issued an internal intelligence report warning of an imminent “violent extremist threat” posed by far-right militias, including white supremacists. ... More


Washington, October 1 (RHC)-- The U.S. state of Wisconsin reported a record 27 COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday amid an exponential rise in new cases.  Some Wisconsin hospitals have been wait-listing patients or sending them to other facilities as state health officials acknowledged they may need to prepare field hospitals to handle the coming surge in patients. ... More


Havana, October 1 (RHC)-- The National Director of Epidemiology of the Cuban Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Francisco Durán, reported 73 new cases of COVID-1919 during the last 24 hours for a total of 5 670 of since the beginning of the epidemic.... More


Havana, October 1 (RHC)-- Despite the US economic, financial and commercial blockade, tightened by the current administration, Cuba will continue to make progress in fulfilling its National Economic and Social Development Plan until 2030, prioritizing the enjoyment of a healthy and balanced environment with the support of the new Constitution.... More


Havana, October 1 (RHC)-- On the occasion of the death of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, decreed an Official Mourning from 06:00 hours to 12:00 pm on this October 1st.... More


Phoenix, September 30 (RHC)-- An affiliate of a prominent conservative youth organization based in Arizona is paying teenagers, including minors, to pump out pro-Trump disinformation on social media, according to a Washington Post report. ... More


New York, September 30 (RHC)-- Billionaire Sheldon Adelson plans to spend up to $50 million to support Donald Trump for a second term as president.... More


Havana, September 30 (RHC)—One month after severe restrictions were applied in Havana to curb the rebound of the COVID-19 epidemic, authorities from the Cuban capital announced on Wednesday the relaxation of some of the measures.... More


Moscow, September 30 (RHC)-- Russia and Cuba discussed energy, banking, and health cooperation during meetings held Wednesday between deputy prime minister, Ricardo Cabrisas, and executives from these spheres.... More


Havana, September 30 (RHC)—Cuban scientists have announced the success of a genetically modified corn seed, which will help boost production of the crop for animal feed.... More


Havana, September 30 (RHC)-- The National Director of Epidemiology of the Cuban Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Francisco Durán, reported 66 new cases of Covid19 during the last 24 hours for a total of 5,597 since the beginning of the epidemic.... More


Washington, September 30 (RHC)-- The National Network on Cuba in the United States (NNOC) condemned the reinforcement by the Donald Trump administration of the sanctions against the Caribbean island.... More


Washington, September 30 (RHC)-- The Washington Post reports that the Donald Trump administration is planning mass raids in pro-immigrant sanctuary cities across the United States.... More


New Delhi, September 30 (RHC)-- More than 60 million people in India -- 10 times the official figure -- could have contracted the coronavirus, the country's lead pandemic agency reports, citing a nationwide study measuring antibodies.... More


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