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Holguin Weightlifter Victor Manuel Quiñones won two silver medals in the competitions taking place in the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia. Read more Holguin Weightlifter Wins Silver Medals in Barranquilla

Pope Francis arrived in Baghdad on Friday on a three-day apostolic visit to Iraq with activities planned in this capital, the Plain of Ur and the cities of Najaf, Erbil, Mosul and Qaraqosh.

Read more Pope Francis begins apostolic visit to Iraq
As confirmed global deaths from COVID-19 near 2 million, the World Health Organization is warning the worst of the pandemic may still lie ahead. Dr. Mike Ryan told reporters in Geneva: “Going into a second year of this could even be tougher, given the transmission dynamics and some of the issues that we’re seeing.” Read more World Health Organization warns worst is yet to come

Venezuela is carrying out the Bolivarian Shield Exercise "Supreme Commander Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías 2021" -- from today, Friday, until Sunday, the 7th. The exercise is taking place within the framework of the eighth anniversary of the death of the Commander of the Bolivarian Revolution.

Read more Venezuela launches military exercise in homage to Hugo Chavez

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro thanked his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel for the island's unconditional support and fraternal affection.

Read more Nicolás Maduro thanks Cuba for its support and affection