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UNHCR asks UK to reconsider laws against Rwanda displaced people

Published on: February 19, 2024
17:20

United Nations, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Kingdom’s legislative moves to facilitate the prompt removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda run contrary to the basic principles of the rule of law and risk delivering a “serious blow” to human rights, the UN rights chief warned on Monday.

Joe Biden and Candidacy: Replacement hypothesis

Published on: February 19, 2024
17:10

Washington, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The depiction by special prosecutor Robert Hur about his (Joe Biden) mental capacities which casts doubt today on his political future and fuels theorizing of possible replacement, did President Joe Biden a disservice.

Walking is good exercise, but requires proper practice – Study

Published on: February 19, 2024
16:39

Washington, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Walking is a healthy, simple and inexpensive exercise; however, practicing it unproperly causes pain and physical discomfort so mistakes should be avoided, according to an article published in National Geographic.

About 85 million American voters to be ignored in electoral cycles

Published on: February 19, 2024
15:08

Washington, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) At least 85 million eligible poor or low-income voters in the United States are often overlooked in electoral cycles, as confirmed by groups at a time when uncertainty surrounds the upcoming November 5 elections and the issue of voter turnout will be key.

UN considers recent violence in Libya as serious

Published on: February 19, 2024
14:51

United Nations, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Rivalries among security actors put Libya's stability at risk today, a warning issued by the UN Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) after serious reports of domestic violence.

Ecuador confirms decision not to send Russian weapons to the US

Published on: February 19, 2024
14:37

Quito, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of Ecuador, Gabriela Sommerfeld, confirmed today the government's decision not to send Russian weapons to the United States, a decision that the Russian media anticipated last week.

USA: Second lunar lander is set to make an attempt

Published on: February 19, 2024
13:46

Washington, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) After a failed lunar landing mission last month, NASA is pinning its hopes on a second spacecraft — developed by a separate company — to make the first touchdown on the moon for the United States in more than five decades.

Russia: solidarity with Cuba in its struggle against the blockade

Published on: February 19, 2024
12:52

Havana, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov highlighted the world solidarity with Cuba in its struggle against the United States blockade, at a meeting with his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez.

Cuba thanks Africa for its support against US blockade

Published on: February 19, 2024
12:18

Havana, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Monday expressed gratitude to Africa for its permanent support against the blockade that the United States has imposed on Cuba for more than six decades.

China and the US discuss security and bilateral issues

Published on: February 19, 2024
11:10

Beijing, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Public Security of China, Wang Xiaohong, held talks with the Secretary of National Security of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, regarding some bilateral issues during a meeting in Vienna, the Xinhua news agency reported.

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