21 February 2022 Archives

UN chief urges for peaceful solution in eastern Ukraine

Published on: February 21, 2022
20:26

United Nations, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Monday called for a peaceful solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine, in accordance with the Minsk Agreements, UNSG spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said.

BWI in solidarity with Cuba

Published on: February 21, 2022
20:13

Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The Building and Wood Workers´ International (BWI) Secretary-General Ambet Yuson on Monday assured his support for the solidarity campaign opposing the US blockade against Cuba.

Cuba reaffirms commitment to cooperate with ACS

Published on: February 21, 2022
18:28

Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Monday met with the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Secretary-General Rodolfo Sabonge and reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to cooperate with all ACS-issued missions.

Bacteria upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals

Published on: February 21, 2022
18:13

London, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by Northwestern University and LanzaTech have harnessed bacteria to break down waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make valuable industrial chemicals, the British journal Nature Biotechnology revealed Monday. In a new pilot study, the researchers selected, engineered and optimized a bacteria strain and then successfully proved its ability to convert CO2 acetone and isopropanol (IPA).

EU urges to speed up implementation of renewable energies

Published on: February 21, 2022
18:01

Brussels, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Europe must speed up the implementation of renewable energy and diversify sources to reduce present dependence on fossil fuels, regional Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said Monday.

WHO-ILO guide urges greater safeguards to protect health workers

Published on: February 21, 2022
17:53

Geneva, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday strongly recommended to roll out sustainable programs to manage well-being and occupational safety for health workers.

Biden confronts political pressure to extend pause in loan payments

Published on: February 21, 2022
17:40

Washington, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) As the May 1 deadline to resume federal student loan payments is drawing near, President Joe Biden faces pressure from Democrats and debt relief advocates to keep loan payments on pause at least through the midterm elections.

Afghan protesters call for release of frozen assets

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Published on: February 21, 2022
17:20

Kabul, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of protesters have marched through the streets of Kabul opposing the US decision to preserve billions of frozen assets in Afghanistan for the 9/11 victims.

UK: Russia’s recognition of DPR, LPR Breach of International Law

Published on: February 21, 2022
17:06

London, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said that Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of the people’s republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) is plainly in breach of international law, adding that London will be discussing with allies the potential implementation of sanctions against Moscow.

Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk sign Russian decree

Published on: February 21, 2022
16:28

Moscow, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed the decrees on the recognition of the independence and sovereignty of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Lugansk People's Republic (PRL), together with the leaders of those territories from Donbass.

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