Washington, June 17 (RHC)-- U.S. President Barack Obama has announced plans to deploy about 300 U.S. military personnel back to Iraq amid a widening crisis. In a letter to congressional leaders, Obama said the force will “protect U.S. citizens” and be equipped for combat. ... More
United Nations, June 17 (RHC-PL) -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon pledged on Monday to continue supporting the government of President Juan Manuel Santos in his efforts to promote peace in Colombia.... More
Caracas, June 17 (RHC) -- A bus crash left 20 people dead and another 10 people injured in northern Venezuela's Miranda state on Monday, the Venezuelan News Agency reports.... More
Ramallah, June 17 (RHC)-- Israeli forces have continued to round up scores of Palestinians as part of a hunt for three teenagers who went missing in the West Bank. In total, more than 200 Palestinians have been arrested. ... More
Washington, June 17 (RHC)-- The International Monetary Fund in its annual review has slashed its growth forecast for the economy of the United States this year. The IMF said on Monday that the U.S. Federal Reserve may have scope to keep interest rates at zero for longer than investors expect.... More
Washington, June 17 (RHC)-- Federal regulators probing the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history are warning a failed safety device could pose a risk of future catastrophic spills. ... More
Havana, June 17 (RHC) -– The Council of Chambers of Commerce in Spain will hold a forum on business and investment opportunities in Cuba on June 26th, the entrepreneurial organization announced on Tuesday.... More
Havana, June 17 (RHC) -– Cuban President Raul Castro returned home on Monday after having participated at the Summit of the Group of 77 plus China, held June 14th and 15th in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz.... More
Havana, June 17 (RHC) -– Firefighters from 13 countries of the world are meeting in Havana for the 5th International Conference of Firefighters, underway until Friday, June 20th and running parallel to the 9th International Congress on Disasters. ... More
Havana, June 17 (RHC) -– The Jersey Journal has launched a survey with the question: “Do you agree with Hillary Clinton that the U.S. Cuban embargo should end?” -- announcing its results for Saturday.... More
A concert by the famous Cuban band, Los Van Van, on June 17th will open the LatinoAmericando Festival in Milano, Italy, considered one of Europe’s most important cultural gatherings.... More
Havana, June 16 (RHC) Cuban president Raul Castro returned home on Monday after having participated at the Summit of the Group of 77 plus China, held June 14 and 15 in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz.... More
Some research studies say that men who are now about 70 years old and who have played football (soccer) during their lives, are able to keep a balanced body position and muscle strength and fastness only compared to 30-year-old men with no physical training. ... More
Bogota, June 16 (NNN-RHC) -- Colombia's incumbent President Juan Manuel Santos has won a second four-year term in the presidential election runoff held Sunday.... More
Cuba with 6-1-6, Ecuador (2-1-2) and China (2-1-2) divided the loot at the recently concluded Giraldo Córdova Cardin International Boxing Tournament, the premier event of its kind in the Caribbean island.... More
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