Attack on Yemeni camp kills eight civilians as ceasefire is delayed.  Photo: Press TV

Sanaa, January 30 (RHC)-- In northern Yemen, the United Nations reports that the shelling of a camp for displaced people killed eight civilians and wounded 30 others.  An attack earlier this month in the same area killed six children and two women. ... More


U.S. imposes sanctions on oil company PDVSA.  Photo: teleSUR

Washington, January 30 (RHC)-- The United States has placed sweeping new sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA in the latest attempt to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. ... More


Havana, January 30 (RHC)-- Over 600,000 voters in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara will be able to observe the voting process, the vote count and results of the February 24th referendum on the new Constitution in their polling stations. ... More


Havana, January 30 (RHC)-- The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, affirmed that after the devastating tornado hit several municipalities of Havana, no one will be left unprotected.... More


Havana, January 29 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has described as "arrogant and interventionist" the recent allegations by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo against Cuba at the UN Security Council. ... More


Havana, January 29 (RHC)-- The recent meeting of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel with the diplomatic corps accredited on the island was highlighted on Monday on social media as part of the commitment of the Caribbean nation to multilateralism.... More


Havana, January 29 (RHC)-- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that honoring the legacy of Cuban National Hero Jose Marti is to defend Latin America's independence and sovereignty.... More


Armed Forces of Venezuela reaffirms support for President Nicolas Maduro.  Photo: teleSUR

Caracas, January 29 (RHC)-- Defense Minister of Venezuela Vladimir Padrino López reiterated his support for democracy and for the government of Nicolas Maduro... More


 United Nations condemns killing of Palestinian by Israeli settlers.  Photo: AFP

Ramallah, January 29 (RHC)-- In the occupied West Bank, thousands of mourners joined the funeral of Hamdi Naasan, only a day after Israeli settlers shot and killed the 38-year-old Palestinian during clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli settlers.  At least 30 others were wounded. ... More


A demonstrator holds a Honduran flag during a protest against Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and his government in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Jan 27, 201

Tegucigalpa, January 29 (RHC)-- Thousands of people in Honduras blocked roads in different areas of the country, in what have been dubbed the "Red Vests" protests, a year after the inauguration of President Juan Orlando Hernández (JOH).... More


People take part in a march called "Rise for Climate" in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 27, 2019.   Photo: Reuters

Brussels, January 29 (RHC)-- Tens of thousands of people marched across France and in Belgium Sunday to protest the lack of state action to halt climate change. ... More


U.S. and Taliban agree to path for Afghan peace agreement.  Photo: Democracy Now

Kabul, January 29 (RHC)-- U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed to a framework for a peace deal in Afghanistan, with the U.S. touting “significant progress” at peace talks in Qatar over the past week. ... More


Mining dam collapse kills at least 65 in Brazil.  Photo: AP

Brasilia, January 29 (RHC)-- In Brazil, search and rescue missions are looking for survivors after a mining dam collapsed on Friday in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. ... More


 U.S. federal employees return to work as government agencies temporarily reopen.  Photo: Twitter

Washington, January 29 (RHC)-- U.S. federal employees are returning to work after President Donald Trump and congressional leaders agreed to a deal that reopened the government after a 35-day partial shutdown -- the longest in U.S. history. ... More


Electricity network employees from other provincies are helping Havana to restore the service. ACN Photo

Havana, January 29 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel led a new meeting of the Council of Ministers Monday evening to assess the progress of relief efforts undertaken in the aftermath of the rare and destructive tornado that affected several municipalities of the capital on Sunday night.... More


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