11 August 2021 Archives

Russia opposes Kiev’s request to US to place missiles in Ukraine

Published on: August 11, 2021
17:05

Moscow, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, on Wednesday denounced Ukraine's appeal to deploy US air defense systems in its territory.

Cuba maintains a high Covid-19 positivity rate

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:47

Havana, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Wednesday reported 8,605 new Covid-19 cases, so the total number of confirmed cases of the pandemic since last year rose to 483,710 (6.9 percent).

Anniversary of LACCOS dedicated to Fidel Castro

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:45

Havana, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American and Caribbean Continental Organization of Students (LACCOS) dedicated its 55 anniversary as a tribute to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, pioneer in the continental struggles of the student movement.

Bad weather forecasts for eastern Cuba

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:15

Havana, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The National Institute of Meteorology on Wednesday forecast an increase in clouds, showers and heavy rains in the eastern region of Cuba as of Thursday, due to the passing of tropical storm Fred through the Caribbean.

US prosecutors ask reassess Assange’s mental health for extradition

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:14

Washington, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Prosecutors from the United States questioned today that mental health of founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, is an obstacle to his extradition.

Mexican daily reports on Cuban scientists’ response to Biden

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:10

Mexico, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) La Jornada daily on Wednesday echoed the Cuban scientists' condemnation of remarks made by US President Joe Biden, who tried to discredit their biotechnological competence. The newspaper noted that elite Cuban scientists promoted the signing of a letter to the president of the United States, who referred to Cuba as a failed state and discredited the capacity of the health and science system to face the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cuban president calls to prepare for upcoming rains

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:06

Havana, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel urged today to people's discipline and preparation for possible increase in rains in the coming days.

Macron shows concern about situation in French overseas territories

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:05

Paris, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday warned about the situation in overseas territories due to the spread of the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Red zone, a challenge by Cuban doctors in Venezuela

Published on: August 11, 2021
14:01

Caracas, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Working in the red zone is today the greatest challenge for the Cuban medical personnel in Venezuela, where hundreds of them hide their own fears every day to fight the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Danish newspaper denounces US blockade against Cuba

Published on: August 11, 2021
13:48

Copenhagen, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The relentless brutality of the United States blockade is hitting Cuba's economy and making it difficult to confront Covid-19, the Denmark-based Arbejderen newspaper denounced on Wednesday.

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