Moscow, April 23 (RHC)-- Russia and Argentina agreed on Thursday to consider stamping out the use of the U.S. dollar for bilateral trade, along with a slew of other high level deals. “We have agreed to carry out comprehensive consultations on the question of using national currencies in trade,” Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez stated. ... More
Riyadh, April 23 (RHC)-- Billionaire Saudi Prince al-Waleed bin Talal has promised to give a free Bentley to every Saudi pilot that has taken part in bombardment of Yemen. ... More
Lima, April 23 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Peruvian officials reported that one person was killed and 11 wounded during clashes on Wednesday between security agents and opponents of Southern Copper Corp's Tia Maria project. ... More
Kabul, April 23 (RHC)-- Three people, including a senior security official, were killed as two bomb blasts rocked Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, officials say. ... More
Baghdad, April 23 (RHC)-- At least seven people have been killed in a car bomb explosion near a car repair store in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say. The blast, which took place in the eastern district of Talibiyah, also injured 14 people and damaged surrounding property, the Associated Press quoted the Iraqi police officials as saying on Wednesday. Medical authorities have confirmed the casualties. ... More
Brussels, April 23 (RHC)-- European leaders gathered in Brussels today for an emergency meeting on the migrant crisis. A leaked draft of the summit statement obtained by The Guardian shows only 5,000 refugees would be offered the chance to resettle in Europe. At least 150,000 others would be deported. ... More
United Nations, April 23 (RHC)-- The United Nations has warned the world’s nuclear states over their failure to make headway on disarmament. "We have a stalling on the path to a nuclear-free world," said Angela Kane, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs at a meeting organized by the International Peace Institute at UN headquarters in the United States on Wednesday. ... More
Tehran, April 23 (RHC)-- Iran will ask for “clarification” from U.S. negotiators with regard to “contradictory expressions” about the removal of sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program, says an Iranian high-ranking official. ... More
Tokyo, April 23 (RHC)-- Authorities in Japan are investigating the appearance of a drone containing possible radioactive material on the roof of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s office. Radioactive cesium was detected in the area after the drone was found carrying a bottle of liquid bearing the symbol for radioactivity.... More
Miami, April 23 (RHC)-- U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Republicans to take action on climate change, saying it is not a problem for another generation. In a speech delivered in the U.S. state of Florida, Obama said: “This is not a problem for another generation. Not anymore. This is a problem now. It has serious implications for the way we live right now.” ... More
Brussels, April 23 (RHC) – On the second leg of a European tour, Cuba's foreign minister was in Brussels Wednesday to meet with his European Union counterpart, Federica Mogherini. ... More
Moscow, April 23 (RHC) – Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov considered as successful and very productive the intergovernmental session for economic, trade and scientific cooperation between Cuba and Russia, held recently in the city of Kazan.... More
Havana, April 23 (RHC) -- The president of the Cuban National Assembly, Esteban Lazo, hosted a delegation of Brazilian parliamentarians, attending the 2015 International Cuba-Salud Convention. ... More
Cienfuegos, April 23 (RHC) -– The Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Antonio Guerrero, has been granted the distinction of Illustrious Son of the city of Cienfuegos, on occasion of the 196th anniversary of the founding of that central Cuban city.... More
Havana, April 23 (RHC) –- Spain's Hotelsa, food and beverage producer and caterer, plans to build a factory in Cuba's Mariel Special Development Zone, local media reported on Wednesday.... More
More Views
- Cuba commemorates the death in combat of Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara in 1967
- Cuban science works on a comprehensive and effective response to Oropouche
- Colombian President calls for democracy to be defended in the face of a coup
- New reports reveal U.S. deliberately ignored warnings and approved plans by Israel to attack aid convoys one year ago
- Cuba and Mexico share a profound friendship
