U.S. Awakens to a Divided Congress
Washington -The increasing division of U.S. society reflects in the results of the mid-term elections where both chambers of Congress are controlled by different parties.
Afghanistan, among the Countries with More Journalists Assassinated
Kabul - Afghanistan is one of the countries with more journalists assassinated in 2016 and 2017, according to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published here on Friday.
About 8,000 Migrants Travel Through Mexico on Their way to U.S.
Mexico - When the departure of another caravan of migrants from El Salvador is announced, it is calculated that about eight thousand Central Americans who intend to enter the United States are traveling through Mexico this Tuesday, according to press estimates here.
Vietnam's Parliament Assesses Trans-Pacific Agreement
Hanoi - The Vietnamese National Assembly on Friday assessed the terms of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) for its eventual ratification, which, if signed, would make Vietnam the seventh country to take such a step.
Pope Francis Receives Paraguayan President
Vatican - Pope Francis on Monday received Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez, who later met with high officials from the Holy See.
China Assumes Presidency of UN Security Council
United Nations - China on Thursday assumed the presidency of UN Security Council during November, with the commitment to strengthen multilateralism and make more transparent management in that body.
Culture
Havana - This Monday's screening of the film 'Habana Selfies' as part of the 41st International Festival of New Latin American Cinema is a poetic tribute to this capital, in the midst of celebrations to mark its 500 years of existence.
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Havana - Cuba is a nation with a wealth of culture, stated the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, at the inauguration of the 41st International Festival of New Latin American Cinema on Thursday, running through December 15 in this capital.
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With the question of What can young people do about climate change?, representatives from 19 Caribbean countries are meeting today at the Havana´s Nacional Hotel as part of UNESCO's 2nd International School of Sciences.
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