Amsterdam, October 2 (RHC)-- Dutch farmers blocked hundreds of miles of major roads with their tractors to protest what they say are attempts to scapegoat their industry and paint them as a “problem” that needs fixing in discussions over climate change.... More


Barcelona, October 2 (RHC)-- Supporters of Catalan independence chanting "Freedom for the political prisoners" and "Independence!" took part of a peaceful rallies Tuesday that failed to draw massive crowds at a time when the restive Spanish region has come to a crossroads.... More


Smoke pours from Lumizol plant near Rouen on September 26th.  (Photo: AFP / Philippe Lopez15)

Rouen, October 2 (RHC)-- At least 5,253 tons of assorted chemicals, mainly oil and fuel additives, have been destroyed in a major blaze at a chemical plant in Rouen that prompted fears of potential health harm and environmental damage last week. ... More


Washington, October 2 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump has denounced as a "coup" the impeachment inquiry by Democrats over his controversial call to Ukraine's leader. "As I learn more and more each day, I am coming to the conclusion that what is taking place is not an impeachment, it is a COUP," Trump said in a tweet on Tuesday. ... More


Havana, October 2 (RHC)-- A Cuban delegation is attending the International Tourism Fair in France, TOP RESA 2019, underway from October 1-4 in Paris.... More


Havana, October 2 (RHC)—Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received on Monday afternoon the Executive Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez. Rodriguez is also Secretary General of the Somos Venezuela Movement.... More


Havana, Oct 2 (RHC) The deep ties of friendship between Cuba and China were highlighted on Tuesday during a political-cultural gala marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Asian nation.... More


New York, Oct 2 (RHC) "What defines the current state of relations is a strong tightening of the economic, commercial and financial blockade," says Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla during an interview granted Tuesday to Ian Phillips, vice president of International News of the Associated Press (AP), at the agency's headquarters in New York.... More


Emmanuel Macron and Hassan Rouhani meet at the United Nations.  (Photo: AFP)

New York, October 1 (RHC)-- In New York, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran refused to engage in a phone conversation with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, which had been secretly arranged by French President Emmanuel Macron -- leaving Trump waiting on the line.... More


Buenos Aires, October 1 (RHC)-- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) placed the September aid tranche for Argentina on hold ahead of the South American country’s presidential election. ... More


"What's so funny, Rudy?"   Trump and personal attorney at a photo-op.  (Photo: AFP)

Washington, October 1 (RHC)-- In the U.S., Democrats in the House of Representatives have subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, seeking documents related to his work in Ukraine.... More


Brasilia, October 1 (RHC)-- In an open letter to the Brazilian people, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva affirmed that he will not trade his dignity for his freedom.... More


Beijing, October 1 (RHC)-- Over one hundred thousand people participated on Tuesday in a parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a celebration which was headed by President Xi Jinping.... More


An aerial view shows the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters.  (Photo: AFP)

Moscow, October 1 (RHC)-- The Russian foreign ministry has blasted new U.S. sanctions on several Russians, vowing that the "useless sanctions game" will not "go unanswered."... More


Washington, October 1 (RHC)-- The U.S. State Department has announced that President Donald Trump will slash the number of refugees admitted into the United States from an already-low 30,000 people to just 18,000 over the next year. ... More


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