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Cuban bookworm Bianchi revisits Havana memoirs

Published on: May 3, 2025
20:52

Havana, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The book "La Habana de Hemingway y Otras Historias" (Hemingway's Havana and Other Stories), by Cuban writer Ciro Bianchi, was launched at the traditional Sabado del Libro (A Book on a Saturday) literary event in this capital on Saturday.

Zelensky rejects ceasefire, threatens to strike Moscow parade

Published on: May 3, 2025
20:32

Kiev, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, rejected Saturday the proposed ceasefire by Russia in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Germany, and threatened the guests at the Moscow parade.

Iran insists on its right to peaceful nuclear energy

Published on: May 3, 2025
20:28

Tehran, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, reiterated on Saturday the Islamic Republic's commitment to its obligations and insisted on its right to peacefully develop nuclear energy, including uranium enrichment.

Palestine condemns Israel’s blockade and aggression

Published on: May 3, 2025
19:29

Ramallah, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, condemned on Saturday the Israeli aggression against the occupied territories, especially the Gaza Strip, and the continuation of its siege and famine policy.

African Union headquartes in Ethiopia to host 20th ILO meeting

Published on: May 3, 2025
19:04

Addis Ababa, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The 20th International Labor Organization (ILO) Regional Conference for labor professionals will be held from May 19th to 23rd at the African Union Conference Center in this capital.

Amid accolades, Cuba’s main tourist event winds up

Published on: May 3, 2025
18:57

Havana, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The 43rd Cuban International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2025), which ran from April 30 through May 3, concluded in Havana on Saturday, with most attendees calling it a success.

FAO reports increase in global food prices

Published on: May 3, 2025
18:37

Rome, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The reference index for global food prices registered a monthly 1.0 percent increase in April 2025, according to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Russia corrects Trump on winning WWII

Published on: May 3, 2025
18:12

Moscow, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reminded US President Donald Trump of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's recognition of the Soviet contribution to the defeat of fascism.

India-Pakistan crisis rages on

Published on: May 3, 2025
17:40

New Delhi, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The India-Pakistan crisis continues to simmer, as parties exchange fire across the shared border in armed skirmishes and new mutual punitive measures are implemented.

Mexico hosts national meeting of solidarity with Cuba

Published on: May 3, 2025
17:22

Mexico City, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Attended by over 230 delegates from 24 states, the 29th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba began Saturday at the Futurama Cultural Center, north of Mexico City, bringing together activists, academics, students, and diplomatic representatives in support of the Cuban people in times of tightened US sanctions.

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