Havana, May 22 (RHC) -– Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel is heading the island's delegation that will participate in the beatification of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero, tomorrow, Saturday, in El Salvador.... More
Washington, May 22 (RHC) -– The Cuban Interests Section in Washington D.C. announced the resumption of its banking services, which will guarantee the normal performance of that entity and will allow to offer full consular services.... More
Minneapolis, May 22 (RHC)-- Minnesota Senator Al Franken will travel to Cuba this weekend, according to a report by Associated Press. The senator be part of a congressional delegation that will explore ways the U.S. and Cuba can expand trade opportunities.... More
Havana, May 22 (RHC) -– The smoking habit is considered to be the non-genetic disease that most affects life expectancy in Cuba, said an epidemiologist in Havana.... More
Havana, May 22 (RHC) -– Cuba needs to implement a national policy to enhance its logistic and supply systems as crucial factor for economic development, said an expert in Havana.... More
Bogotá, May 22 (RHC) –- Colombia's largest rebel group is ending a unilateral cease-fire in response to a military raid on a guerrilla camp that killed 26 of its fighters, Associated Press reports.... More
Havana, May 22 (RHC) -– As a new round of peace talks between the Colombian rebels and government got underway in Havana on Thursday, President Juan Manuel Santos announced that Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin and a renowned business man will reinforce the official delegation in an effort to step up the peace process.... More
Havana’s 12th Art Biennial kicked off in the Cuban capital at the Wifredo Lam Contemporary Art Center, the event’s organizer, on Friday morning... More
Sanaa, May 22 (RHC)-- At least 14 people have been killed in fresh airstrikes carried out by Saudi Arabia in two provinces of Yemen. ... More
Quito, May 22 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Chevron deliberately caused an oil catastrophe in the Ecuadorean jungle, the Latin American country’s president, Rafael Correa, affirmed on Thursday. Speaking on the International Anti-Chevron Day, Correa accused the oil giant of intentionally destroying the famous biodiversity and homes of thousands of people. ... More
Washington, May 22 (RHC)-- The U.S. military has acknowledged a U.S. air strike in Syria likely killed two children, marking the first time the United States has admitted to civilian casualties in the campaign against ISIL. ... More
Kuala Lumpur, May 22 (RHC)-- Malaysia and Indonesia have offered temporary refuge to up to 7,000 migrants stranded in boats off their coasts. Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman announced the move and said they have offered them temporary shelter, "provided that the resettlement and repatriation process will be done in one year by the international community." ... More
United Nations, May 22 (RHC)-- The United Nations has strongly criticized the Canadian government for its expulsion of a mentally ill Jamaican migrant, saying the move constitutes "cruel and inhuman treatment.” ... More
Abuja, May 22 (RHC)-- The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has voiced concern over the severe humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram terror group in Nigeria, stressing the need for extra funding to support the victims. ... More
Washington, May 22 (RHC)-- The U.S. Defense Department has announced plans for lucrative sale of offensive weaponry to the regimes in Israel and Saudi Arabia, which have been deeply involved in deadly military offensives and destabilizing measures in the troubled Middle East. ... More
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