United Nations, September 19 (RHC-Granma)-- Speaking at the United Nations on Monday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said that the island is advancing in its recovery following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma, and will not abandon any of those people affected to their own fate.... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC-Granma)-- With the aim of generating more support for an end to the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for over half a century; days of action entitled “Tenemos Memoria: Solidaridad vs Bloqueo” (We Remember: Solidarity vs the Blockade) are taking place in various countries around the world from now through to early November, when the Cuban resolution against the aggressive policy will once again be put to a United Nations General Assembly vote.... More
United Nations, September 19 (RHC)-- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned the world’s leaders Tuesday that the threat of a nuclear attack is at its highest level since the end of the Cold War and “fiery talk can lead to fatal misunderstandings.” ... More
Havana, September 19 (RHC)-- In the Caribbean, Hurricane Maria strengthened rapidly Monday over the warm waters of the Atlantic, growing from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm in a single day, threatening Puerto Rico and other islands already suffering from Hurricane Irma’s landfall earlier this month.... More
Miami, September 18 (RHC)-- Caribbean nations are bracing for the second powerful storm in as many weeks as Hurricane Maria approaches. ... More
New York, September 18 (RHC)-- Scores of world leaders are arriving in New York City to speak at this year’s United Nations General Assembly this week. ... More
Mexico City, September 18 (RHC)-- In Mexico, authorities say 2.5 million people are in need of aid, as the death toll following last week’s devastating 8.2-magnitude earthquake climbed to 98. In the town of Juchitán, Oaxaca, alone, more than 5,000 homes were destroyed, leaving residents with spotty electricity and no running water. ... More
Boston, September 18 (RHC)-- In the United States, Harvard University has canceled an offer that would make U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning a visiting fellow, after CIA Director Mike Pompeo called Manning an "American traitor" and canceled a planned appearance on campus. ... More
New York, September 18 (RHC)-- Increasing climate chaos has driven a number of celebrities in the United States to warn of the dangers of global warming. At a recent "Hand in Hand" hurricane relief telethon, music legend Beyoncé warned that devastation from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma -- and massive flooding in South Asia -- is due to climate change. ... More
London, September 18 (RHC)-- The enormous scale of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK has been revealed in a major official report. Modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK is "far more prevalent than previously thought," with potentially tens of thousands of victims across Britain, according to a new report. ... More
September 18 (RHC/Granma)-- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez is in New York to participate in the High-Level Debate of the UN General Assembly, taking place from September 19th to the 25th. ... More
September 18 (RHC/Granma)-- Taking into consideration the severe damage caused by Hurricane Irma, the Cuban government has decided to finance 50 percent of the cost of the construction materials bought by people whose households were affected by the storm.... More
Havana, September 16 (RHC)-- Messages of solidarity and shipments of humanitarian aid have continued to arrive in Cuba, in the wake of devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Irma. ... More
Caracas, September 16 (RHC-Telesur)-- 197 delegates, representing political and social organizations from locations spanning five different continents, are gathered in Caracas to discuss peace and international solidarity in Venezuela.... More
El Alto, September 16 (RHC)-- Bolivian President Evo Morales has expressed support for upcoming talks between the Venezuelan government and the country's opposition, describing them as "healthy."... More
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