Havana Weather for November 14-20
The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings about a tropical depression in the Caribbean Sea, which has shown signs of organization.
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Bomba Estereo – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Bomba Estereo from Colombia with the song “Soy Yo” from the album “Amanecer” (2017.)
National Press Club’s Press Freedom Award Goes to Wael al-Dahdouh for Gaza Coverage
The US National Press Club has handed its top award for press freedom to Wael al-Dahdouh, Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief.
Israel Bombs Beirut Suburbs as Defense Minister Rules Out Ceasefire with Lebanon
Israel’s newly appointed Defense Minister Israel Katz ruled out even a temporary peace deal, declaring, “There will be no ceasefire or pause”
The Hungarian Parliament, Budapest – Photo of the Day
Siddhantha M from India took our photo of the day: “View of the Hungarian Parliament”, in Budapest, Hungary
Greta Thunberg Shuns COP29, Calls for Protests Against Azerbaijan Human Rights Abuses
Prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg announced she is not attending COP29 over Azerbaijan’s climate and human rights record.
Strong Earthquakes Worsen the Crisis in Eastern Cuba
On the morning of Sunday, November 10, 2024, a pair of high-intensity earthquakes shook the southern part of eastern Cuba.
Flor de Lava – Song of the Day
Today’s featured band is Flor de Lava, a group of female singer/songwriters from Colombia, with the song “El Velo se cayó” (2024).
New Pots and Pans Protests in Cuba over Blackouts
On Friday, residents of Cerro and Nuevo Vedado in Havana protested from their homes, banging pots and pans, demanding electricity.
New Roadblock for Spouses and Stepchildren of US Citizens
The ruling blocks Biden’s initiative which would have offered legal status to half a million spouses and stepchildren of US citizens.