25 August 2021 Archives

Possible Havana syndrome case delays Kamala Harris´ visit to Vietnam

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:58

Hanoi, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Vice President Kamala Harris´ departure for Vietnam was delayed for several hours Tuesday afternoon after her office was informed by the US embassy in Hanoi of a recent possible anomalous health incident allegedly associated with so-called Havana syndrome.

SC rules Biden to revive Trump-era remain in Mexico migration policy

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:58

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The US Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday rejected President Joe Biden´s bid to avoid reinstating an immigration policy implemented by his predecessor Donald Trump forcing thousands of asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico awaiting US hearings.

Afghan withdrawal depends on Taliban cooperation, says Joe Biden

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:57

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) President Joe Biden recognized Tuesday that the success of the definitive withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan will depend largely on cooperation from the Taliban.

Covid-19 pandemic worsens labor market conditions

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:57

Geneva, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Health and economic crisis caused by Covid-19 is currently endangering the eradication of forced and child labor, discrimination against employment and occupation, the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported.

Lab-grown mini-brains useful to neurological pathology and therapy

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:56

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Brain organoids or lab-grown mini-brains will make it possible to analyze neurological disorders and test potential therapies, Nature Neuroscience journal reported.

Joe Biden´s approval rating plummets to just 41% in new poll

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:56

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) A new poll released on Tuesday showed President Joe Biden´s a precipitous decline, who has been slammed due to the uneven withdrawal of US troops and other civilians from Afghanistan.

UN Chief recognizes UN personnel´s work in Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday sent a video message to the UN personnel in Afghanistan and thanked the staff for everything they are doing to support Afghans in this time of crisis.

1,500 Afghans have reached France after evacuations – ministry

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

Paris, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The French government on Tuesday completed the evacuation of 1,500 Afghans from Kabul, the capital taken by the Taliban which seized power over much of Afghanistan after 20-year US occupation.

Access to water is a basic human right, says UN Chief

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:54

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Access to water is a basic human right, but three of 10 people are unable to wash their hands with water and soap during the Covid-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres posted on Twitter, on the occasion of the World Water Week 2021.

Democrats roll out .5 trillion budget bill and infrastructure plan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:54

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to .5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.

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August 25, 2021