31 August 2023 Archives

UN calls for renewed impetus to curb racism

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:04

United Nations, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, today called for concrete measures to address old and new forms of racial discrimination with the full participation of African descendants and their communities.

Bolsonaro and wife opt for silence in Brazil’s high-profile case

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:02

Brasilia, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife, former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro, opted today for silence in testimony at the Federal Police (PF) on the illegal sale of jewelry received during the mandate.

The Netherlands backs Bolivia in the fight for the coca leaf

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:01

La Paz, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia today has a new ally in its fight for the international decriminalization of the coca leaf after the Netherlands made official at the United Nations (UN) the decision to lift its objection to it.

Cuba focuses on teacher coverage for the school year

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:59

Camagüey, Cuba, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Teacher coverage is one of the main challenges today as the school year is about to begin in this Cuban province.

I won a bet, López Obrador cried on election of opposition candidate

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:58

Mexico City, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador proclaimed today that he won the bet upon learning that the presidential candidate of the opposition Broad Front is Senator Xóchitl Gálvez, of National Action (PAN).

Four blasts reported in three Swedish cities

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:32

Stockholm, 31 (Prensa Latina) Swedish authorities on Thursday reported four explosions in three cities, the local edition of the Expressen newspaper reported.

Nigerian Army annihilates 39 extremists during an offensive

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:26

Abuja, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Nigerian Army annihilated 39 extremist elements and arrested 157 of them in the last week, in the framework of operations by that armed corps against radical groups, a military source reported on Thursday.

DPRK warns about military exercises between South Korea and the US

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:21

Pyongyang, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The General Staff of the Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) warned on Thursday about the recent joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea.

Cuban Prime Minister confirms recovery in Pinar del Rio

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:13

Pinar del Río, Cuba, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Thursday confirmed progress in the recovery of western Pinar del Río province, which was hit by heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm Idalia, which later became a hurricane.

Iranian Foreign Minister begins official visit to Lebanon

Published on: August 31, 2023
13:06

Beirut, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian arrived here on Thursday on an official visit to endorse his country's support for Lebanon's stability and prosperity.

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