26 August 2022 Archives

Pakistan declares emergency after floods

Published on: August 26, 2022
10:03

Islamabad, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan officially declared a national emergency as a result of the floods in the country that caused more than 950 deaths, while millions of people were left stranded, the Pakistan Observer newspaper reported.

Thousands of postal workers go on strike in the UK

Published on: August 26, 2022
10:02

London, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Some 15,000 postal workers in the United Kingdom went on strike, demanding a "dignified" salary increase, after rejecting a two percent increase proposed by the Royal Mail company.

Israeli court closes case against settler for murder of Palestinian

Published on: August 26, 2022
09:12

Tel Aviv, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Israeli authorities closed the case of a settler who stabbed a Palestinian to death in June during an incident in the occupied West Bank, the national press reported.

US filmmaker Abby Martin presents a documentary in Cuba

Published on: August 26, 2022
09:12

Havana, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Renowned US documentary director Abby Martin on Friday will present in Havana the film "Gaza Fights For Freedom," which focuses on the conflict between Palestine and Israel, and recounts the collaboration with journalists inside the closed border.

Lebanese Parliament asks to abide by deadline in elections

Published on: August 26, 2022
08:53

Beirut, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) The "Loyalty to the Resistance" bloc of the Lebanese parliament called to abide by the constitutional deadline for the presidential election and support the establishment of a state capable of promoting recovery in the country.

Recovery program advances in Matanzas, Cuba, after fire

Published on: August 26, 2022
08:33

Matanzas, Cuba, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) The recovery program at the Supertanker Base on Friday includes sanitation works and debris removal to mitigate the consequences of the unprecedented industrial accident in Cuba, which occurred here on August 5.

Cuba strengthens trade and economic ties with Eurasian bloc

Published on: August 26, 2022
08:11

Bishkek, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is strengthening trade and economic ties with the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) affected by the incidence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero stated.

Argentinians continue to mobilize in support of Cristina Fernandez

Published on: August 26, 2022
07:14

Buenos Aires, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Members of political parties, unions, and social organizations from different regions of Argentina on Friday continue to mobilize to support Vice President Cristina Fernández in the face of the political, media, and judicial persecution against her.

Free election advertising on radio and television starts in Brazil

Published on: August 26, 2022
06:58

Brasilia, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) The free election advertising on radio and television for the candidates for the October general elections in Brazil starts this Friday and will conclude on September 29.

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