Brasilia, February 5 (RHC) -- A flaw in the national distribution system cut off electricity supplies to more than 1 million people in Brazil on Tuesday... More


Rome, February 5 (RHC)-- The number of refugees landing in Italy increased by almost ten times in January compared to the previous year, an Italian official says. Speaking in the Parliament on Tuesday, Italy's Deputy Interior Minister Filippo Bubbico said a total of 2,156 migrants reached the country in January 2014, compared to 217 recorded in the same month last year. ... More


Ramallah, February 5 (RHC)-- The Israeli regime is currently holding captive over 4800 Palestinians, including children and women, according to a Palestinian official. ... More


Bogotá, February 5 (RHC) -– The four presidents of the Pacific Alliance are scheduled to sign next Monday the trade group's Additional Protocol which will remove tariffs on 92% of goods and services, effective immediately, announced Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos who will be hosting the summit in Cartagena.... More


United Nations, February 5 (RHC)-- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced concern over the escalating violence in Egypt and demanded an investigation into the deaths of anti-government protesters. ... More


Havana, February 5 (RHC) – A minor earthquake centered off the northern coast of Cuba Tuesday night was felt by area residents – the second time in less than a month.... More


Brussels, February 5 (RHC)-- The permanent ambassadors of the European Union have given the green light to the opening of negotiations on a bilateral accord with Cuba, Spain's EFE news agency reported on Wednesday.... More


London, February 5 (RHC) -– Cuba has been highlighted as one of the fastest-growing long-haul holiday destinations for British travellers, according to a new report from worldwide travel company Kuoni.... More


Havana, February 5 (RHC)-- Benoit Standaert, Belgium’s consul to Cuba, praised the good state of relations between his country and the Caribbean nation, based on respect to diversity, dialogue and scientific research and technical cooperation. ... More


Havana, February 5 (RHC) -– Cuba will reduce production at one of its two nickel plants this year so it can carry out maintenance and capital improvements to make the plant competitive at low international prices.... More


Havana, February 5 (RHC)-- Although Cuban banks have offered the growing private sector enough opportunities to apply for credit lines to boost businesses, the number of credit applications is still low.... More


German School Ship Calls at Cuba

Havana, February 5 (RHC) -- A German ship carrying 30 students has dropped anchor off the coast of Cuba's western province Pinar del Rio, one of the destinations on its multinational itinerary.... More


Havana, February 5 (RHC)-- The Cuban government announced the resumption of visas for Paraguayan youths interested in taking medical courses on the island.... More


Bangui, February 4 (RHC)- Seventy people have been killed in the latest round of clashes in the Central African Republic. Police said Monday that the fatal clashes took place in the central city of Boda, located some 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of the capital, Bangui. Local reports said Christian armed men attacked Muslims in the town and torched some thirty houses. ... More


Baghdad, February 4 (RHC)-- In Iraq, a group of suicide bombers and gunmen attacked a government building in Baghdad, taking hostages and killing a number of people before security forces regained control. Reports on the precise death toll varied, with some tallies as high as 24.... More


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