Protests in U.S. over shutdown.  Photo: AP

Washington, January 11 (RHC)-- In the United States, some 800,000 federal workers who’ve been furloughed or forced to work without compensation will receive no paycheck today, as the partial government shutdown stretches into its 21st day with no resolution in sight. ... More


Mexican Interior Minister Olga Sanchez at press conference.  Photo: EFE

Mexico City, January 11 (RHC)-- Mexico’s Interior Minister Olga Sanchez has announced that 16 political prisoners had been released so far and that the federal government is reviewing the 368 cases of people illegally detained.... More


In this December 13, 2018 file photo shoppers carry purchases on the main shopping district on Oxford Street in London, less than two weeks before Christmas.  P

London, January 11 (RHC)-- Britain’s retailers suffered their worst Christmas sales since the depths of the global financial crisis a decade ago, with steep discounts failing to persuade worried customers to spend more.... More


 Donald Trump Jr. compares immigrants to zoo animals.  Photo: Tweeter

Washington, January 11 (RHC)-- The oldest son of the U.S. president, Donald Trump, Jr., shared a post on Instagram comparing immigrants to animals. ... More


U.S. president nominates ex-coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as permanent EPA head.  Photo: Google

Washington, January 11 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as Environmental Protection Agency administrator.   ... More


After weeks stranded at sea, asylum seekers granted access to Malta.  Photo: Press TV

Brussels, January 11 (RHC)-- In the Mediterranean, the government of Malta has allowed nearly 50 asylum seekers who had been stranded at sea for weeks to come ashore on two rescue vessels. ... More


Cuban president expresses support for Venezuela's sovereignty

Caracas, January 10 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has stated that Cuba fully supports the Bolivarian Revolution led by his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro.  ... More


Anayansi Rodriguez appointed Cuba's deputy foreign minister

Havana, January 10 (RHC)-- Anayansi Rodriguez has taken over the post of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, after previously holding several responsibilities within the ministry. ... More


Havana, January 10 (RHC)-- Organized by the Prensa Latina news agency to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Operation Truth,” Cuba will host an international forum on January 21st and 22nd to address the challenges facing Latin American journalists today, given the impact of globalization and new technologies.... More


President of the Cuba-Venezuela parliamentary friendship group, Yoerky Sanchez.

Havana, January 10 (RHC)-- The president of the Cuba-Venezuela parliamentary friendship group, Yoerky Sanchez, expressed support for the Bolivarian Revolution and its leader, Nicolas Maduro, who was sworn in for a new term on January 10. ... More


Two Cuban cocktails among the world's best sellers

Havana, January 10 (RHC)-- Two Cuban cocktails -- the daiquiri and the mojito -- feature among the world's most popular cocktails.  A report by the Drinks International firm disclosed a list of 50 cocktails, in which the daiquiri ranks fourth and the mojito 12th.... More


Venezuelan President takes oath of office for new term.  Photo: teleSUR

Caracas, January 10 (RHC)-- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in before the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) in Caracas Thursday morning for a second six-year term. ... More


Brazilian governor in Rio de Janiero says armed forces can shoot to kill.  Photo: teleSUR

Rio de Janeiro, January 10 (RHC)-- In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, human rights advocates are sounding alarm bells after the new governor, Wilson Witzel, said that city security forces were authorized to shoot to kill suspects. ... More


Donald Trump walks out of shutdown negotiations after “temper tantrum”   Photo: AP

Washington, January 10 (RHC)-- In the United States, with the partial government shutdown now in its 20th day, President Donald Trump reportedly stormed out of a meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi... More


Activists hold up placards from the Leave Means Leave Pro-Brexit campaign group outside the Houses of Parliament in London on January 8, 2019.  Photo: AFP

London, January 10 (RHC)-- A UK government minister has said that London will under no circumstances postpone its planned departure from the European Union.  ... More


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