13 December 2022 Archives

UN agencies warn Somalia near full-blown famine

Published on: December 13, 2022
17:04

Mogadishu, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) More than 200,000 Somalis are currently suffering catastrophic food shortages and many are dying of hunger, with that number set to rise to over 700,000 next year, according to an analysis by an alliance of U.N. agencies and aid groups.

Earth’s inner core may be oxygen-rich – Study

Published on: December 13, 2022
16:55

Washington, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) A scientific study revealed that oxygen, a key substance for life and one of the most abundant in Earth, may be present in the solid inner core, which is composed of nearly pure iron and where extreme high pressure and temperature conditions prevail, The Innovation magazine reported on Tuesday.

Venezuelan and Chinese political parties strengthen relations

Published on: December 13, 2022
16:43

Caracas, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and the Communist Party of China (CPCh) on Tuesday analyzed progress of political, friendship and bilateral cooperation, since the arrival of the Bolivarian Revolution.

New British plan to crack down on irregular immigration

Published on: December 13, 2022
16:27

London, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Britain on Tuesday said it planned to bring in new legislation to prevent migrants who cross the English Channel from remaining in the country, as the government tries to control a surge in people arriving in small boats on its southern coast.

UK announces new package of measures against Russia, Iran

Published on: December 13, 2022
16:19

London, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a new package of measures against individuals and companies from Russia and Iran, including civilians and military, for allegedly sending Persian drones to the Russian army to attack Ukraine.

ALBA-TCP chief arrives in Cuba to attend 22nd Summit (+Photo)

Published on: December 13, 2022
16:01

Havana, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Sacha Llorenti, Executive Secretary of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), said on Tuesday that he felt "enormously privileged" to have arrived in Cuba.

Cuba reports only five new Covid-19 cases

Published on: December 13, 2022
15:37

Havana, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Tuesday reported a poor incidence of new Covid-19 cases, with only five contagions after 965 tests conducted.

U.S.: Sexual abuse rampant in federal prisons – investigation finds

Published on: December 13, 2022
15:11

Washington, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Inmates in at least two-thirds of federal prisons were victims of sexual violence by Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff and officials during the last decade.

Some 1,500 migrants cross Rio Bravo despite cold

Published on: December 13, 2022
14:09

Mexico, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Some 1,500 Central American migrants crossed the Rio Bravo through Chihuahua, Mexico, and formed a kilometer-long line next to the border fence on the US side as they wait to be attended to.

Antigua and Barbuda’s port, Eastern Caribbean transshipment hub

Published on: December 13, 2022
14:06

Georgetown, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Antigua and Barbuda's redeveloped Deep Water Harbour port will help the country to become an Eastern Caribbean transshipment hub, CARICOM Today reported in this capital.

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