16 August 2023 Archives

Luna-25 lunar probe enters orbit of Earth’s natural satellite

Published on: August 16, 2023
15:41

Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Luna-25 automatic station has entered the orbit of the Earth's natural satellite firing its thrusters twice, the press service of the State Space Corporation Roscosmos reported on Wednesday.

Africa’s market share could increase

Published on: August 16, 2023
15:39

Nairobi, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) considered today in this city that Africa can increase its participation in global supply chains.

AU closely follows the situation in Ethiopia and calls for talks

Published on: August 16, 2023
15:35

Addis Ababa, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The chairman of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, said today he is following closely and with deep concern military clashes in northern Amhara, Ethiopia.

New Covid-19 EG.5 variant circulating in Costa Rica

Published on: August 16, 2023
15:31

San Jose, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) A total of 10 Costa Ricans were detected with the new variant EG.5, of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, of greater transmissibility and potential to evade antibodies generated by vaccines, local media reported today.

Latin American countries adopt project against plastic pollution

Published on: August 16, 2023
15:29

Geneva, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Colombia, Jamaica and Panama launched a million project to jointly combat plastic pollution by integrating circularity in cities, a specialized United Nations source announced today.

Ecuador: 53,000 police officers will guard elections

Published on: August 16, 2023
14:11

Quito, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Minister of the Interior Juan Zapata said on Wednesday that 53,707 police officers, in addition to members of the Armed Forces, will be in charge of citizens' security during the elections on August 20.

Senegalese migrants rescued at sea

Published on: August 16, 2023
14:05

Praia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Cape Verde's Police said on Wednesday that they have rescued 38 migrants on the verge of death, after the ship they were traveling in capsized in the Atlantic Ocean waters.

Lula affirmed that Brazil returned to pay attention to women

Published on: August 16, 2023
13:59

Brasilia, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva affirmed today that Brazil returned to pay attention to rural women, while speaking at the seventh edition of the so-called March of the Daisies held here.

Russian Defense signs millionaire agreements in Army 2023 Forum

Published on: August 16, 2023
13:58

Moscow, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Defense Ministry concluded contracts for more than 400 billion rubles (about 4.1 billion dollars), the head of Armaments of the Russian Army, Anatoly Guliaev, said.

Cuba receives WHO/PAHO donation with Russian funds (+Photos)

Published on: August 16, 2023
13:57

Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Wednesday received a donation of 26 tons of medical supplies from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) with funds from the Russian Federation.

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