Boston, January 7 (RHC)-- Renowned U.S. philosopher and political commentator Noam Chomsky warns that the world is racing towards “environmental catastrophe” and “nuclear war” in 2014. Answering a question in an interview with Salon.com about the contemporary issues which particularly concern him, the U.S. scholar answered that there are two major problems from among a long list that are worth mentioning. ... More


Kabul, January 7 (RHC)-- At least nine people have been killed in a strike by a U.S. killer drone in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar, according to media reports. The casualties come after the unmanned plane targeted a vehicle in the Momand Dara district of Nangarhar Province. ... More


Cienfuegos, January 7 (RHC)-- The Quality Control Laboratory at the huge Cienfuegos Oil Refinery, a project developed by Cuba with the support of the ALBA group of nations, has received technical certification for its ability to guarantee the highest quality of production. ... More


Havana, January 7 (RHC)-- The Secretary General of the Communist Party of Portugal, Jerónimo de Souza, said in Havana that his organization has historic links of friendship with Cuba.... More


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Caracas, January 6 (RHC)-- The president of the Venezuelan Parliament Diosdado Cabello stressed in Caracas the growing unity of the Bolivarian Revolution and the people forged by the legacy of late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. ... More


Kabul, January 6 (RHC)-- A joint U.S.-NATO-Afghan military base has come under attack in Afghanistan with one NATO soldier killed in the assault. According to reports, Taliban militants say they have attacked the base belonging to the U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar. ... More


Havana, January 6 (RHC) The general secretary of Portugal’s Communist Party, Jeronimo de Souza, said in Havana that his organization is interested in deepening its historic relations of solidarity with Cuba. ... More


Havana, January 6 (RHC) Dutch foreign minister Frans Timmermans stressed in Havana the pertinence of an update of the European Union’s relations with Cuba.... More


Buenos Aires, January 5 (RHC) Over 700 participants kicked off the 35th Rally Dakar competition, the sixth of its kind that takes place in Latin America, as bikes, quads, and heavy vehicles left the start line early on Sunday.... More


Havana, January 5 (RHC) People from around the world posted messages on the social network Twitter in solidarity with the international campaign demanding the immediate release of the Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in US jails since 1998.... More


Holland’s foreign minister Frans Timmermans is paying a three-day official visit to Cuba, starting January 5, which includes talks with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez and other activities aimed at boosting bilateral relations between the two countries.... More


Hundreds of people gave their last goodbye on Saturday to Cuban priest and scholar Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, an outstanding and influential figure of the Catholic Church in Cuba, who passed away at 77 in Havana.... More


Cuba has attracted the largest number of 2014 holiday bookings in the Caribbean region from British tourists, Caribbean News Digital magazine said Tuesday, citing Britain's Loveholidays travel agency.... More


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