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Presidents of Iran and Iraq Propose Multisectoral Alliance

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The presidents of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, and Iraq, Fuad Masum, on Wednesday agreed on the consolidation of a strategic alliance between the two neighbors, especially in the economic and commercial fields, and the fight against terrorism. Rouhani met with Masum immediately after the official welcoming ceremony in this capital, where the Iraqi president arrived on Tuesday night heading a large delegation for a three-day visit to ratify the good bilateral ties.

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Another Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

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Kathmandu, May 12 A new earthquake, between 7.1 and 7.4 degrees on the Richter scale rocked Nepal today, whose residents are still recovering from the psychological and material occurred on April 25 impact. A spokesman for the local police, Kamal Singh Bam, said four of those killed residing in the town of Chautara, Sindhupalchowk district, the same where the previous tremor left nearly a third of all victims it caused.

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Senator Robert Menendez Asks for Change of Venue of Inquiry

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The legal proceeding against US democratic senator, Robert Menendez acquires today new nuances after the legislators requested to move the federal investigation of the government from New Jersey to this capital. Menendez, who faces 14 charges by the prosecution, based his request this Monday under the criterion that almost none of the accusations occurred in the Northeastern territory that he represents in the Upper House. The senator also noted that while the process is being developed in the capital this facilitate his work in the capitol and in that way he would not have to abandon his duties to attend the appointments impose by the judicial authorities

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Arrangements for Pope Francis” Visit to Cuba Begin

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A meeting among representatives of the Holy See, members of the Catholic Church and civil authorities from Cuba was held as part of the arrangements for the visit of Pope Francis to the Caribbean island in September. During the meeting, held yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participants expressed the full willingness of the Cuban State and government to offer all the necessary support for the success of the apostolic visit of His Holiness to the Caribbean nation.

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French President visits Fidel

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Yesterday afternoon, May 11, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, conversed with the honorable François Hollande, President of France, who is making an official visit to the country. During the meeting, Fidel and the distinguished guest dialogued, in an amicable, cordial manner, about the historic ties between Cuba and France, as well as a number of important issues on the international agenda, including the prevailing complexities and challenges.

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Cuba Concludes Int”l Workshop on Anti-Cancer Vaccine

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More than 100 Cuban and foreign researchers continues debating today in Havana on progresses and new actions of CIMAvax-EGF, first therapeutic vaccine registered for lung cancer. The event, to be concluded today, was opened yesterday at the Havana’s Conference Center, an excellent opportunity to assess new strategies of the medicine, such as its implementation in medical practice, indications and therapeutic combinations.

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President Raul Castro Returned to Havana

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President Raul Castro returned to this capital yesterday night after a tour of Algeria, Russia and Italy, nations that showed a great hospitality towards the Caribbean nation. Raul Castro was welcomed at the Jose Marti International Airport by Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, and Interior Minister, Army Corps General Abelardo Colome Ibarra. During the last stage of his tour, the president was welcomed in private audience by Pope Francis for 55 minutes.

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Pope Francis met Cuban President Raul Castro

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Pope Francis met today with Cuban President Raul Castro in a private audience of about 55 minutes held in the halls near the Paul VI room of the Vatican. The President travels accompanied by Vicepresident of the Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, among other representatives of his government. He was received by the Swiss guard of honor and the prefect of the Pontiff s House, Georg Gaenswein.

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Bolivian President Highlights Legal Mission Work in The Hague

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President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, highlighted today the work of the Bolivian legal mission in defense of the maritime lawsuit in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. “Our lawyers were clear and strong. I am proud of our delegation for the excellent presentation and defense they did, both national and international lawyers who represented us, “Morales told reporters.

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Mothers of the Disappeared March in Mexico

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Mothers searching for their missing children in Mexico march in this capital on Mother”s Day. The IV March of national dignity: mothers looking for their children, seeking justice and truth, will leave the Monument to the Mother bound the Angel of Independence, two emblematic points of the Federal District. In a message released by the National Network of Human Rights Defenders in Mexico, the groups organizing the mobilization ensured that ‘amid widespread impunity and human rights violation.