11 August 2024 Archives

Thomas Bach: Paris 2024 Games have been sensational

Published on: August 11, 2024
17:59

Paris, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, described the 33rd Paris 2024 Games as sensational today, during the closing ceremony at the Stade de France.

Paris 2024 is gone, but the emotions of sport remain

Published on: August 11, 2024
15:44

Paris, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) You can be insensitive, but it is difficult to do so with sport: a shoe changes the color of a medal, while the cauldron of the Olympic Games is extinguished taking with it a reservoir of emotions.

UN condemns Israeli attack on school in Gaza

Published on: August 11, 2024
15:25

United Nations, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) today denounced the most recent Israeli attack on an educational facility, recalling that schools, agency facilities and civilian infrastructure should not be targets.

Mijaín López, Japan and Olympic wrestling on the Champs de Mars

Published on: August 11, 2024
12:30

Paris, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Only a feat like that of Cuban Mijaín López, five-time Olympic champion, somewhat overshadows Japan's enormous performance in the Paris 2024 wrestling, enjoyed on the Champs de Mars grounds.

Hell on Earth

Published on: August 11, 2024
12:16

Addis Ababa, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) For most people, temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius or higher complicate daily activities due to the intense heat and annoying sweat, but for the Afar people of Ethiopia it is a breath of fresh air if one takes into account that they live in the Danakil desert, considered the hottest place on Earth.

Cuban president congratulates musician Carlos Alfonso on his birthday

Published on: August 11, 2024
12:06

Havana, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today joined the congratulations sent by Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso to the prominent musician Carlos Alfonso on his birthday.

Israeli decision to ban pan-Arab network Al Mayadeen denounced

Published on: August 11, 2024
11:45

Beirut, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The head of the syndicate of press editors in Lebanon, Joseph Al-Qusayfi, today denounced the decision of the Israeli government to renew the ban on the pan-Arab channel Al Mayadeen.

In Panama, they demand quality medical care for insured persons

Published on: August 11, 2024
11:06

Panama City, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The private business sector in Panama today demanded quality medical care for those who benefit from the programs of the state-run Social Security Fund (CSS).

Chancellor Scholz concerns over raising tensions in Middle East

Published on: August 11, 2024
10:56

Berlin, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) Germany’s Prime Minister Olaf Scholz concerned Sunday over raising tensions in the Middle East, which might lead to a regional war; thus, he requested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to de-escalate attacks on Gaza.

Drone hit bus claiming several military lives in Syria

Published on: August 11, 2024
10:50

Damascus, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) A drone hit a bus on Sunday, leading to several deadly casualties from military of the Syrian army and ally members in their fight against terrorism who were heading for the northeastern region.

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