Hurricanes in the Caribbean: new threat in the pandemic, UNICEF warns
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The damage caused during the hurricane season in Central America and the Caribbean may make children and their families more vulnerable in the midst of the pandemic, and this is a current concern at the UN.
Spain: King Emeritus leaves country amidst corruption scandal
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The King Emeritus of Spain, Juan Carlos I, announced to his son and current monarch, Felipe VI, his decision to settle elsewhere outside the country, because of the repercussions of the criminal investigations being carried out against him.
US National Council of Churches urges Administration to remove Cuba from list
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The National Council of Churches of the United States voiced its concern that Cuba has continued to be listed on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s ¨Special Watch List” for countries with serious restrictions on religious freedom.
China orders closure of U.S. consulate in Chengdu
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China has ordered the United States to close its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu, retaliating against Washington's move earlier this week to shut down the Chinese consulate in the Texas city of Houston.
WHO says first COVID-19 vaccinations won't be ready until early 2021
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The World Health Organization, the WHO, is working to ensure fair vaccine distribution, but in the meantime it is key to suppress the virus's spread, said Mike Ryan, head of WHO's emergencies program, as daily new cases around the globe are at near-record levels.