North America

Why does Donald Trump have so many followers? Part II

Published on: February 24, 2024
00:42

New York, (Prensa Latina) Many academics and commentators have puzzled over why Donald Trump is so popular despite his disregard for democratic norms.

UN agency calls to reduce heavy vehicle pollution

Published on: February 24, 2024
00:30

Nairobi, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) called to take decisive measures to cut pollution generated by heavy vehicles, especially trucks.

USA: Uncertainty looms after Alabama’s IVF court ruling

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:50

Mobile, USA, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) For Susan Clark, resident of Mobile, Alabama, the ruling issued by the Supreme Court of the southern state of the Union on frozen embryos has raised questions about her desire for motherhood.

Sun releases strong flares dangerous for spacecraft and astronauts

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:37

Washington, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The Sun emitted two strong solar flares, the first one peaking at 6:07 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, 2024, and the second peaking at 1:32 a.m. EST on Feb. 22, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event.

OCHA concerned about serious living conditions in Chad

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:33

United Nations, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday warned of today´s worsening living conditions in Chad, a nation included among seven least-funded emergencies around the globe.

Experts warn of risks of consuming high-glycemic index foods

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:24

Ottawa, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Foods with a high glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL) raise the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to research published today in the journal Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology.

Honorary César for film director Christopher Nolan

Published on: February 23, 2024
17:04

Paris, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The renowned British-American director and screenwriter Christopher Nolan received an honorary César today at the award ceremony of the 49th edition of the most prestigious award in French cinema.

UN experts call for halt to arms exports to Israel

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:32

United Nations, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Over 30 independent UN human rights experts called on Friday for an immediate halt to arms exports to Israel, warning that their use could violate international humanitarian law.

UN experts call to halt arms exports to Israel

Published on: February 23, 2024
16:28

United Nations, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Over 30 independent UN human rights experts called on Thursday for an immediate halt to arms exports to Israel, warning that their use could violate international humanitarian law.

Bridges of Love bring donations to Cuban provinces

Published on: February 23, 2024
13:55

Camagüey, Cuba, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The Bridges of Love solidarity project arrived in this city on Friday, for the first time, from the United States to bring a donation of powdered milk to the hospital system of this region of Cuba.

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