Berlin, August 4 (RHC)-- In Germany, more than 1,000 people demonstrated in Berlin in solidarity with two journalists who may be facing a treason investigation for reporting on the government’s plans to increase mass surveillance. ... More
Honolulu, August 4 (RHC)-- The latest round of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, have wrapped up in Hawaii without a final deal. The trade pact, which is being negotiated in secret, involves 12 Pacific Rim nations and about 40 percent of the global economy. ... More
Washington, August 4 (RHC)-- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is reportedly considering a run for president. The New York Times reports Biden’s allies have begun reaching out to potential supporters, inspired in part by Biden’s late son, Beau, who died in May and who wanted his father to run. ... More
Tel Aviv, August 4 (RHC)-- In news from Israel, the Security Cabinet has approved a policy of detention without trial for citizens who are suspected of attacks against Palestinians. ... More
San Francisco, August 4 (RHC)-- As corporate campaign spending soars, a number of journalists from prominent media outlets accepted an invitation to a gathering of top Republican donors on the condition they not publicly name any of the attendees without permission. ... More
New York, August 4 (RHC)-- In New York City, filmmakers and environmentalists projected images of endangered species onto the Empire State Building to highlight how human-driven climate change and the wildlife trade are threatening biodiversity. ... More
La Paz, August 4 (RHC)-- Bolivian President Evo Morales has called for the lifting of the U.S. blockade against Cuba imposed for over 50 years and for the return of the illegally occupied Guantanamo Naval Base. ... More
Berlin, August 4 (RHC)-- The 11th International Festival for Peace, as every year, is celebrated in the northern German town of Graal-Müritz. The festival called for the renovation of the bonds of friendship between the peoples of both nations -- Cuba and Germany. ... More
Havana, August 4 (RHC)-- Cuban workers are building the alter in the Plaza de la Revolucion, from which Pope Francis will officiate Mass during his visit to Havana in September.... More
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Cuban swimmer Elisbet Gámez will have her 2nd presentation today at the World Aquatics Championships, based in the Russian city of Kazan, in the preliminary round of the 200m backstroke style.... More
Lima, August 4 (teleSUR-RHC)-- The Peruvian government cleared the way for the privatization of prisons, Chief Minister Pedro Cateriano announced on Monday. The move comes among a raft of penal reforms aimed at tackling organized crime, the minister said, including increasing sentences for hired killers, and locating suspects through mobile devices.... More
Quito, August 4 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa called on the police and military on Monday to be ready for destabilizing attempts by opposition groups ahead of a national strike set for mid-August.... More
Brasilia, August 4 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been facing constant attacks by the conservative media in her country that are linked to corruption scandals around the oil giant Petrobras, the ruling Worker's Party (PT) and the inflation and unemployment rates.... More
Mexico City, August 4 (teleSUR-RHC)-- In Mexico, indigenous peoples are still victims of violations of human rights because of discrimination, inequality, and poverty, President of the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH) Luis Raul Gonzalez Perez said on Monday.... More
La Paz, August 4 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Farmers and indigenous unions in Bolivia agreed to work toward indefinite re-elections for the presidency, a move that would allow President Evo Morales to run for president again.... More
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