Athens, September 2 (RHC)-- Mikis Theodorakis, the beloved Greek composer whose spirited music and life of political defiance won international acclaim and inspired millions at home, has died. He was 96.... More
Austin, September 2 (RHC) -- In Central Texas, the Connally Independent School District near Waco has canceled classes after two teachers died of COVID-19 in the same week. ... More
New York, September 2 (RHC)-- The United States recorded more than 210,000 coronavirus cases Wednesday as COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise. In New York, lawmakers have extended an eviction moratorium through January 15.... More
New York, September 2 (RHC)-- The remnants of Hurricane Ida swept across the northeastern U.S. overnight, bringing torrential rains, flooding and even tornadoes to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.... More
Mexico City, September 2 (RHC)-- The Puebla Group has expressed its support to the initiative presented by the Government of Mexico on the creation of a new regional organization that represents a space for discussion.... More
Washington, September 2 (RHC)-- More coronavirus vaccine donations are urgently needed in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says of a region that has been hard-hit by the pandemic and where three-quarters of the population has yet to be fully immunized.... More
Riyadh, September 2 (RHC)-- Human rights advocates are urging Saudi Arabian officials to stop the mass firing of Yemeni workers — a move that puts them at risk of being deported to Yemen if they cannot find another employer to sponsor them. ... More
Brussels, September 2 (RHC)-- The European Union announced it has fully vaccinated 70% of all adults. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged unvaccinated people to get their shots as soon as possible to avoid a new wave in cases and stop the emergence of new variants. ... More
Brasilia, September 2 (RHC)-- Brazil's former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has 47 percent of the electoral preference of citizens, making him the favorite to win next year's elections, reported Wednesday a survey conducted by Quest Consulting.... More
New Delhi, September 2 (RHC)-- India has reported the biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in two months, as the government worries about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala state, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season.... More
Brasilia, September 2 (RHC)-- Brazil’s Supreme Court has heard arguments for and against a cut-off date for land claims that indigenous people say are vital for their survival, while the government advocated for legal certainty for farmers in the agricultural powerhouse.... More
New York, September 2 (RHC)-- The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency amid widespread rains, flooding and reported tornadoes as the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the US northeast on Wednesday.... More
New Orleans, September 2 (RHC)-- In the U.S. state of Louisiana, around one million customers still do not have power as some residents start the arduous path to recovery after Hurricane Ida. Officials say only “limited” parts of New Orleans could have their power restored by tonight. ... More
Austin, September 2 (RHC)-- In Texas, a near total ban on abortions went into effect on Wednesday at midnight after the U.S. Supreme Court failed to rule on an emergency petition filed by abortion providers seeking to block the measure. ... More
Moscow, September 1 (RHC)-- Washington's 20-year campaign in Afghanistan ended in tragedies and Washington achieved nothing, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that the U.S. army’s attempt to ingrain their norms in Afghanistan was futile.... More
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