1 August 2021 Archives

Cuban Foreign Minister denounces obstacle to family ties from the US

Published on: August 1, 2021
10:15

Havana, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described the inclusion of his country as a state sponsor of terrorism as 'absurd' and rejected the interference of this measure in the relationship between families.

WHO laments lack of COVID-19 vaccines for poor countries

Published on: August 1, 2021
09:24

Cairo, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Egypt, Gaeema al-Gasseer, lamented the lack of availability of Covid-19 vaccines for less developed countries.

Italy reaches 60 percent of vaccination plan against Covid-19

Published on: August 1, 2021
09:03

Rome, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Italy reached the figure of 32,404,909 fully vaccinated people, equivalent to 60 percent of the population over 12-years-old residing in the country, health authorities reported.

Russian servicemen to participate in parade for Mexico’s Independence

Published on: August 1, 2021
08:55

Moscow, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The honor guard battalion of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, belonging to Russia's Western Military Region, will participate in the parade for Mexico's Independence Day, as per media outlets.

African Union member states reject inclusion of Israel as observer

Published on: August 1, 2021
08:55

Ramallah, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Several African countries led by Algeria began contacts to reject Israel's entry as an observer member of the regional bloc, the WAFA news agency reported.

Lebanese power company warns of total blackout in country

Published on: August 1, 2021
08:54

Beirut, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The Electricité du Liban state power company issued a statement warning that in a few days Lebanon may face a total blackout due to lack of fuel, spare parts and necessary maintenance.

Argentinean organizations demand end of blockade against Cuba

Published on: August 1, 2021
08:37

Buenos Aires, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Several Argentinean political parties spoke up against the US blockade of Cuba, in a joint statement signed by 29 organizations from 12 countries.

United States: Pressure to vote

Published on: August 1, 2021
00:15

Caption: Restricting voting will particularly affect African American and Latino communities, says Rosemarie Mealy.

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