27 September 2023 Archives

Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

Published on: September 27, 2023
18:03

Washington, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.

South Africa reports about 60 bird flu cases

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:58

Pretoria, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) South Africa´s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) reported the country is presently dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks, with over 50 cases reported in various regions of the nation.

UN warns of expansion, violence in Israel-Palestine conflict

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:53

United Nations, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland described as relentless the expansion of Israeli settlements and outposts in the conflict zone with Palestine.

Jamaica appeals for blood donations to back dengue outbreak response

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:48

Kingston, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) With an outbreak of dengue fever in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging voluntary blood donations as it anticipates an increase in the demand for blood and blood products.

PAHO approves strategy for improving mental health in the Americas

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:40

Washington, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities on Wednesday approved a new regional strategy for improving mental health and suicide prevention in the Americas.

WHO concerned about surge in Covid-19 hospitalization

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:35

United Nations, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned of an increased ICUs hospitalization toll due to Covid-19 in August, especially in European and Latin American nations.

DPRK to expel US soldier Travis King for unlawful entry

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:25

Pyongyang, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) North Korea will ‘expel’ U.S. soldier Travis King for “illegally entering” the country more than two months ago, state media announced Wednesday.

Canada´s population surpasses 40 million on June 16 – StatCan

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:18

Ottawa, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Thanks to immigrants, Canada was likely one of the fastest growing countries in the world between July 2022 and July 2023, according to a new Statistics Canada report.

Senator Bob Menendez and his Presumption of Innocence

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:12

Washington, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The riveting 39-page bribery indictment of Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) reads like a crime novel illustrated with pictures of the evidence: gold bars, cash in a safe deposit box, envelopes of cash protruding from jackets bearing the senator’s name, and a Mercedes convertible.

WHO urges to ban smoking, vaping in schools worldwide

Published on: September 27, 2023
16:59

Geneva, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Young people continue to be “relentlessly” targeted with tobacco and nicotine products, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday, in a call to ban smoking and vaping “whether sitting in class, playing games outside or waiting at the school bus stop”.

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September 27, 2023