Mexico City, Jun 9 (EFE).- Prominent Mexican journalists and writers take a hard look at the potential candidates in the Aztec nation’s 2018 presidential contest in a new book put together by award-winning reporter and novelist Jorge Zepeda. “Los suspirantes 2018” (The 2018 Hopefuls) is an “absolutely indispensable” resource” for voters seeking to learn the …
Washington DC, Jun 9 (EFE).- The president of the United States on Friday attacked the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation after the latter testified before a congressional panel. In one of his characteristic early-morning tweets, Donald Trump accused James Comey of leaking privileged information as well as spreading lies and false statements …
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Miami, June 9 (EFE).- Mexican actress Karyme Lozano, who in a few months will join the cast of the popular Netflix series “Real Rob,” remains committed to raising the image of US Latinos and rejects roles that she feels disparage her community. “It’s very important for me at a time like this to represent Latinos …
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By Lina Broydo A Night with Janis Joplin Do to the enormous popularity the musical is extended through July 9 Janis Joplin combines a groovy kind of musical journey in honor of the 50th anniversary of the legendary Summer of Love in San Francisco which coincides with American Conservatory Theater 50th anniversary. A Night with Janis Joplin – the …
Austin, Texas, Jun 8 (EFE).- After vying with more than 18,300 other contenders, Francisco “Frank” Rubio has carved a niche for himself among the 12 astronaut candidates that NASA will train over the next two years to undertake future space missions. The son of a Salvadoran mother and born in Los Angeles 41 years ago, …
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México, 8 jun (EFE).- La Fundación Carlos Slim y el grupo surcoreano Samsung acordaron unir esfuerzos para impulsar la utilización de la cartilla electrónica de vacunación (CEV) en México. En el marco de dicha colaboración, la compañía hará una donación inicial de 1.000 tabletas electrónicas con lector NFC al sistema de salud mexicano. Ello permitirá …
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Washington, Jun 8 (EFE).- President Donald Trump “never … suggested or directed” former FBI Director James Comey to drop the investigation into anyone linked to Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 elections and the possible connections between his campaign and the Kremlin, his personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz, said Thursday. In a statement read before reporters, …
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Washington, 8 jun (EFE).- El fiscal general, Jeff Sessions, se defendió hoy del testimonio que dio ante el Congreso el exdirector del FBI, James Comey, y aseguró que se apartó de la investigación rusa “solo” por su participación en la campaña del ahora presidente, Donald Trump. El Departamento de Justicia contradijo en un comunicado la …
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La Paz, Jun 8 (EFE).- The Bolivian city of La Paz on Thursday inaugurated an international forum to gather ideas and proposals on accessibility with an eye toward making the capital more livable for people with disabilities and eliminating barriers that face them each day. The capital’s mayor, Luis Revilla, told reporters that the forum, …
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Washington, Jun 7 (EFE).- Former FBI Director James Comey will testify before the US Senate Intelligence Committee that President Donald Trump sought assurances of his loyalty and asked him to drop the investigation into the alleged Russia ties of fired National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, according to a document released Wednesday. The Senate panel published …
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