5 August 2021 Archives

EU condemns escalation of violence in Afghanistan

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:04

Brussels, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) on Thursday condemned what it described as a 'significant escalation of violence' in Afghanistan, while advocating a ceasefire in that Asian country.

Russia invites more than 300 international observers to elections

Published on: August 5, 2021
11:01

Moscow, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of the Council of the Federation (Senate) of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, said on Wednesday that around 300 international observers have been invited to monitor the elections of the State Duma (Lower House of Parliament).

North Korean analyst denounces US attacks on Cuba

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:55

Pyongyang, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The destabilizing actions and persistent US blockade against Cuba are part of a plan to overthrow socialism in the western hemisphere, the North Korean analyst Kim Yun Mi denounced on Wednesday.

More activity expected in current Atlantic hurricane season

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:34

Washington, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) With an average of more than 15 classified storms, and about five hurricanes that could reach Category 3 on Saffir-Simpson scale, current Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than expected, as it was reported today.

Cuban youth ratifies support for the Revolution and the government

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:33

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban young people on Wednesday ratified their support for the Cuban Revolution, the Communist Party and the government through a caravan that traveled several kilometers in this capital.

China to take measures on US arms sales to Taiwan

Published on: August 5, 2021
10:13

Beijing, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) China on Thursday warned the United States that it will take the necessary measures if the northern country continues with the announced arms sale to Taiwan, after ratifying opposition to movements like these and also its sovereignty over the island.

Due processes guaranteed in Cuba to those involved in riots

Published on: August 5, 2021
09:50

Havana, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's municipal courts of justice guarantee legality and respect for due process in oral trials related to recent riots in various parts of the country, Granma newspaper reported today.

Russia warns of transformation of Black Sea into a danger zone

Published on: August 5, 2021
09:46

Moscow, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Black Sea is becoming a zone of dangerous military confrontation, warned Yuri Pilipson, director of the Fourth European Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, according to local press.

South Sudanese First VP deposed

Published on: August 5, 2021
09:45

Juba, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The first vice president of South Sudan, Riek Machar, was removed as head of the Sudan People's Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and its military wing, media outlets reported.

Dozens injured during protests in Lebanon

Published on: August 5, 2021
09:28

Beirut, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Red Cross on Thursday reported that dozens of people were injured during a massive rally held on Wednesday on occasion of the first anniversary of Beirut's port blast.

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