15 January 2024 Archives

Canadians fear Trump’s possible return to White House

Published on: January 15, 2024
17:27

Ottawa, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) About two-thirds of Canadians surveyed this month said American democracy cannot survive another four years of Donald Trump in the White House, and about half said the United States is on the way to becoming an authoritarian state, a poll released on Monday said.

WHO launches appeal for 1.5B dollars for key emergencies in 2024

Published on: January 15, 2024
17:19

Geneva, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe in 2024.

U.S. Defense Secretary released from hospital

Published on: January 15, 2024
17:11

Washington, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital following surgery related to prostate cancer, which led to controversy when he failed to inform the Biden administration of his whereabouts and condition.

Vaccination against influenza in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:48

Kingstown, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are preparing today for the introduction of the influenza vaccine, as part of their protective measures against the increase in the number of influenza patients.

Over 150 people accused of terrorism in Ecuador

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:38

Quito, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The number of people arrested in Ecuador during the first six days of having declared the internal armed conflict against organized crime rose to 1,534, of which 158 were arrested for alleged terrorism, authorities reported on Monday.

Axis of Resistance supports Gaza in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:36

Beirut, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Despite threats, the Axis of Resistance in Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen maintains on Monday its military operations in support of Gazans, over three months after the Israeli genocide.

French leader demands an end to the blockade against Cuba

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:33

Paris, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The National Secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) Fabien Roussel reiterated on Monday his demand for the end of the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, a policy he described as inhumane.

Cuban minister praises scientists’ contributions to health

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:30

Havana, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Minister of Health Jose Angel Portal praised on Monday the contributions of local scientists to improve health and raise the welfare and life quality of the population.

Cuba and Eurasian Economic Union strengthen relations

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:29

Havana, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and the Eurasian Economic Union confirmed on Monday their willingness to boost a greater expansion of economic and trade relations and bolster investment projects in strategic sectors for both sides.

Dominican Edeeste Company to install 19,000 lights on streets

Published on: January 15, 2024
16:22

Santo Domingo, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican “Distribuidora de Electricidad del Este” (Edeeste) Company reported on Monday the installation of 19,000 lights as part of the "Illuminating the country” program, aimed at reducing crime and supporting public safety.

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January 15, 2024