The world is watching in silence as the Palestinians are dying of hunger in light of Israel’s savage campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip, says the civil defense spokesperson in Gaza»
Julian Assange extradition decision to be announced in March
Britain’s appeals court has concluded a two-day public hearing regarding the proposed extradition of WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, to stand trial in the U.S. for ‘espionage.’»
Space debris will damage ozone layer and Earth’s climate
Recent scientific data indicate that the space debris accumulated by the "passage of man in the atmosphere" is changing the sky today with harmful legacies for the ozone layer and Earth's climate.»
Forest Fires: Being in the Woods and Seeing the Trees
There is not much talk about the forests in Cuba. However, about a third of the national territory is covered by natural forests, making a total of between 3 and 4 million hectares. This is stated by Dr. C. Arnaldo Fabián Álvarez Brito, Senior Researcher at the Agroforestry Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture.»
Israeli forces shell hundreds of Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza City
Several people are feared killed as Israeli forces have opened fire on hundreds of displaced Palestinians approaching and rushing toward aid trucks in Gaza City.»
32nd International Book Fair begins in Cuba
Cuba inaugurates today the 32nd Havana International Book Fair, with Brazil as the guest of honor to a literary festival that will exhibit more than three million works and a thousand novelties until the 25th.»
Energy drinks damage mental health of children and young people
Energy drinks are associated with an increased risk of mental health problems among children and young people, a study by the Center for Translational Research in Public Health at the universities of Newcastle and Teesside concluded.»
High blood omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Having high levels of omega-3 in the blood is associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study co-led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and published in the journal Nutrients.»
Cuba remembers formalization of US blockade 62 years ago
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, recalled today the formalization, 62 years ago, of the blockade imposed by the United States on the island, which he described as genocidal.»
U.S. Supreme Court rejects case that sought to silence Palestinian advocacy group
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought against the organization U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights. »
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