A file photo of detainees in a dormitory-style housing unit at the Cook County Jail in Chicago.

Chicago, April 12 (RHC)-- Almost 300 inmates at a Chicago prison have tested positive for the novel coronavirus that has killed at least 18,000 people across the United States and infected more than 475,000 individuals.... More


The Jazz Place on quarantine time

On this edition of the Jazz Place, Jorge Miyares brings you pieces performed by Cuban pianist Alejandro Falcon and the group Cubadentro.... More


Havana, April 11 (RHC)-- Radio Havana Cuba brings you a version of the press briefing by Dr. Francisco Duran with a COVID-19 Update for the island for this April 11, 2020.... More


London, April 11 (RHC)-- Julian Assange has revealed to a friend the harrowing details of his life in Belmarsh prison in London.  WikiLeaks founder is still confined at the UK maximum security prison, despite it being stricken with the novel coronavirus.... More


Chicago, April 11 (RHC)-- In the United States, frontline healthcare workers held a national day of action to demand personal protective equipment, or PPE, for healthcare workers -- including employees of nursing homes and long-term care centers. ... More


Vatican City, April 11 (RHC)-- At the Vatican, Pope Francis delivered Good Friday Easter services by video stream from a nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica.  Holy Thursday services did not include a ritual washing of the feet, in order to prevent community spread of the coronavirus. ... More


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Washington, April 11 (AP)-- Cuban health officials on Friday denied a statement made by Washington diplomats, who said the United States sold medicines to the island last year, and once again rejected sanctions in the context of the new coronavirus pandemic.... More


Washington, April 11 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump continued to ignore the urgent pleas of public health officials as he once again called on the U.S. to reopen much of its economy in early May.  ... More


New York, April 11 (RHC)-- In New York City, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine has canceled plans to become a temporary field hospital for COVID-19 patients.... More


Washington, April 11 (RHC)-- More than 10,000 migrants have been sent back to Mexico since March 21st after being apprehended by U.S. authorities, without the chance to apply for asylum. ... More


Havana, April 2 (RHC)--Cuba reported on Friday 56 new cases of COVID-19, tallying 620 the cases diagnosed on the island.... More


Washington, April 11 (RHC)-- The Trump family has lost a massive legal fight in federal court that sought to keep details of a racketeering and conspiracy lawsuit against the family a secret.  The claims against President Trump and his adult children will now likely be litigated publicly. ... More


Havana, April 11 (RHC)--Cuba's Ministry of Higher Education has introduced additional measures as part of the national COVID-19 strategy.... More


Havana, April 11 (RHC)--In compliance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Transportation, this Saturday, new regulations for transport come into force as part of the effort that the country is making to face  COVID-19.... More


Havana, April 11 (RHC)—President Miguel Diaz Canel recalled on Friday that Cuba is a country unjustly and cruelly punished by a 60-year blockade, which has not been alleviated amid the current crisis, nor the economic war and financial persecution has been eased.... More


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