Trump administration repeals rule protecting drinking water of more than 100 million
Washington - The Donald Trump administration has finalized the repeal of an Obama-era clean water policy that protects thousands of streams that flow into large rivers and lakes, as well as wetland areas that filter pollutants and absorb floodwaters.
Fires on indigenous lands in Brazil on the rise
Brasilia - A total of 9,078 fires were recorded between January and August in 274 indigenous lands in Brazil, an 88 percent increase over the same period in 2018, according to the Indigenous Missionary Council.
More than 12 million #NoMoreTrump petitions to be presented to United Nations
Caracas - Venezuela will present more than 12 million signatures collected in Venezuela and around the world to the United Nations later this month.
Military Exercises begin on the Colombian-Venezuelan Border
Caracas - The'Venezuela Sovereignty and Peace' military exercises began this Tuesday on orders of President Nicolas Maduro, to protect and preserve security on the border with Colombia. According to what was announced by the Venezuelan president, the training exercise will last until the 28th of this month, activated by Strategic Operational Commander, Remigio Ceballos.
Trump delays tariff hikes on Chinese goods
Washington - President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a 25% to 30% tariff hike on US$250 billion of Chinese goods will be postponed from October 1 to 15.
Poll confirms Evo Morales is leading voting intention
La Paz - President Evo Morales maintains his lead in voting intention on Monday, with 36% of popular support, 11% ahead of Carlos Mesa, presidential candidate for Citizens Community.
Culture
Havana - The King of Spain, Felipe VI, is presenting the historian of Havana, Eusebio Leal, this Wednesday with the Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III, in the context of the 500th anniversary of this capital.
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Paris - UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said today in this capital that guaranteeing education would lay the foundations for lasting peace on Earth.
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Havana - The Mexican Embassy in Cuba will present the Cultural Merit award to Cuban dancer Viengsay Valdes, choreographer Alberto Mendez and cultural official Reinaldo Mendez, it was announced at a press conference.
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