20 May 2024 Archives

International Clinical Trials Day remembered

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:59

Washington, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Science celebrates the International Clinical Trials Day, to spread the word about what research work consists of in order to obtain a vaccine or a drug for a specific disease.

One ton of cocaine hidden in fruit and juice seized in Portugal

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:58

Lisbon, May 20 (Prensa Latina) A ton of cocaine hidden inside fruits and juices was seized in a joint operation in the ports of Vigo and Sines (southwest Portugal), the National Police reported.

Motorcycle bomb explosion causes injuries in southwestern Colombia

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:56

Bogotá, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The detonation of a motorcycle loaded with explosives in the urban part of the town of Jamundí, in Valle del Cauca, southwest Colombia, caused injuries to at least two policemen, local sources reported today.

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of stomach paralysis

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:48

Washington, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Three new studies based on data from patients taking popular weight loss and diabetes drugs have corroborated the risk of being diagnosed with stomach paralysis or gastroparesis, it was announced today.

Facing growing atomic threat, DPRK to strengthen its nuclear system

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:41

Pyongyang, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will strengthen its nuclear deterrent system after the United States conducted a new subcritical atomic test last week.

Microplastics reduce ocean’s ability to confront climate crisis

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:35

Washington, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Carbon in the ocean is captured as terrestrial plants take CO2 and store it in the soil; however, the microplastics present today at the bottom of the sea reduce the capacity of this process.

Cuba congratulates Dominican president on his reelection

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:12

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Luis Abinader on his re-election as head of the Dominican Republic.

World Bee Day is celebrated

Published on: May 20, 2024
10:00

Washington, May 20th (Prensa Latina) The UN is celebrating World Bee Day today to raise awareness of the importance of these pollinators, the threats they face and the benefit they bring to biodiversity and sustainable development.

Iran declares five days of national mourning

Published on: May 20, 2024
09:56

Tehran, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Sayyed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, declared on Monday five days of national mourning after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions in a helicopter crash.

Cuba laments death of Iranian president in a helicopter crash

Published on: May 20, 2024
09:36

Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel, on behalf of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), the Government and the people, lamented on Monday the death of his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash.

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