Havana, March 21 (RHC)-- The Cuban company Heber Biotec and the US-based Mercury Biotec have agreed to join efforts to bring Heberprot-P therapy to patients with diabetic foot ulcers in the United States. ... More


Security forces at the school in Dapchi after the kidnapping.  Photo AFP/Getty Images

Lagos, March 21 (RHC)-- Boko Haram militants freed scores of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls on Wednesday.The girls had been kidnapped from the town of Dapchi last month.... More


The attack happened as many Afghans are marking the Nowruz holiday, a celebration of the start of spring [Reuters]

Kabul, March 21 (RHC)--At least 26 people have been reported killed and 18 others wounded in a mid-day explosion in the Afghan capital, Kabul.... More


French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy. File Photo

Paris, March 20 (RHC)-- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was taken into police custody Tuesday and questioned over allegations that late Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi financed his 2007 election campaign via suitcases stuffed with cash, a source close to the inquiry told AFP.... More


Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Caracas, March 20 (RHC)-- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to prohibit “all transactions" with "any digital currency" issued by the Venezuelan government, referring to the cryptocurrency promoted by the Venezuelan authorities, known as "Petro."... More


Havana, March 20 (RHC)-- Cuba is set to continue expanding Internet access despite Washington's new political program aimed at carrying out subversive activities in the country, the Cuban Communications minister said.... More


Images of demonstrators in Rio de Janeiro

Río de Janeiro, March 19 (RHC)-- About 2,000 people marched through the Mare favela in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday in memory of human rights activist Marielle Franco, who was gunned down and assassinated according to the first elements of the investigation.... More


The European Union (EU) and Britain on Monday reached a Brexit transition deal, which is expected to be signed off by leaders during Friday's EU Summit.... More


Caracas, March 19 (RHC)-- The Venezuelan government reiterated its invitation to any international organizations, especially the United Nations, that wish to observe the upcoming May 20 presidential elections in the South American country.... More


Damascus, March 19 (RHC) -- The Syrian army on Sunday captured the town of Saqba in the capital Damascus' Eastern Ghouta countryside and civilians started returning immediately to their homes.... More


Image of the ICJ judges in The Hague

The Hague, March 19 (RHC)-- Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived in The Hague Monday to attend the opening hearings for his country's case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying he expects a "fair and accurate ruling" in the over-a-century sea access dispute with Chile.... More


Vladimir Putin

Havana, March 19 (RHC)-- As soon as Russian President Vladimir Putin was declared the winner in Sunday's presidential election, messages of praise and congratulations began to pour in from leaders around the world.... More


Havana, March 19 (RHC)-- Cuban president Raul Castro has congratulated Vladimir Putin on winning Russia's presidential election, Cuba’s Ambassador to Moscow Gerardo Penalver Portal said.... More


Image on the suplement issued by Granma on elections results

Havana, March 19 (RHC)-- Cuba´s National Electoral Commission (CEN) has disclosed the final results of the general elections held on March 11th.... More


Vladimir Putin celebrates his reelection victory. March 18, 2018. Tass Photo

Moscow, March 19 (RHC) - Russian President Vladimir Putin won a landslide re-election victory on Sunday,and he will lead the world’s largest country for another six years .... More


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