5 August 2021 Archives

Prensa Latina journalist Alfredo Garcia Pierrat dies

Published on: August 5, 2021
13:41

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) After a professional career of almost 50 years at the Latin American news agency, Prensa Latina, renowned Cuban journalist Alfredo Garcia Pierrat died of cancer in this capital on Wednesday.

Israel claims to be ready to attack Iran

Published on: August 5, 2021
13:36

Tel Aviv, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday that his country is ready to attack Iran, amid increased threats from Tel Aviv against Tehran.

Cuba reports 8,399 Covid-19 cases and 93 deaths

Published on: August 5, 2021
13:29

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday reported 8,399 new Covid-19 cases, and for a second consecutive day, more than 90 deaths due to complications related to the disease over the last 24 hours.

Japanese congresswoman reiterates friendship with Cuba

Published on: August 5, 2021
12:07

Tokyo, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Japanese congresswoman Abe Tomoko received Cuban Ambassador in Tokyo Miguel Ramirez, whom she reiterated her friendship and support for the Caribbean nation, it was reported here on Thursday.

President Diaz-Canel insists on saving Cuban culture and identity

Published on: August 5, 2021
12:05

Havana, Aug 5, (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Thursday called to save culture and identity at a meeting with a hundred young people from different sectors in Cadenas Square, at the University of Havana.

CDA calls on Biden to lift blockade against Cuba

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:45

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Center for Democracy in the Americas (CDA) urged the administration of President Joe Biden to eliminate the sanctions and the blockade against Cuba and set aside policies that are currently ineffective.

Iran rejects statements against it over maritime incidents

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:44

Tehran, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Iran rejected today statements seeking to identify it as the author of suspicious incidents with oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

Cuban hero calls to preserve citizens’ calm

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:44

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) in Cuba, Gerardo Hernandez, urged on Thursday to protect citizens' calm and face the country's problems together.

China’s Trade Union Federation deplore US blockade against Cuba

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:30

Beijing, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The All-China Federation of Trade Unions on Thursday repudiated the United States economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba and any action aimed at pressuring the Caribbean island under the pretext of 'freedom', 'democracy' and 'human rights.'

Hungarian organizations condemn attacks on Cuba

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:26

Budapest, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Hungarian organizations on Thursday denounced the United States aggressions against Cuba and condemned the terrorist attack perpetrated on the Cuban Embassy in France.

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