VOA News Two cases of the Zika virus have been identified in Miami Beach, one of the world’s most popular tourist spots, U.S. media reported Thursday. The mosquito-borne virus, first detected in Brazil last year, is relatively mild in most cases. However, pregnant women who are infected with Zika risk giving birth to babies with […]readmore
VOA News The Russian prosecutor general’s office has added two U.S.-based non-governmental organizations to its list of foreign NGOs whose activities are deemed «undesirable on the territory of the Russian Federation.» The office said Thursday that the work of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) «poses a threat to […]readmore
Esha Sarai U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Nigeria and Saudi Arabia next week to discuss regional issues, the State Department announced Thursday. Kerry will first go to Nigeria and meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the threat of terror group Boko Haram, spokesman John Kirby said. Boko Haram, the group […]readmore
ISLAMABAD — The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan urged Afghan leaders Thursday not to allow political differences to undermine recent security gains in the war-torn country. U.S. General John Nicholson made the remarks as President Ashraf Ghani and his governing partner, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, are locked in a political confrontation, raising questions […]readmore
VOA News The U.S. Department of Justice has decided to phase out its use of private prisons, concluding they are not as safe and effective as federal facilities. In a memo released Thursday, Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates wrote that private prisons do not «provide the same level of correctional services, programs and resources,» do […]readmore
VOA News Brazilian police say they might charge U.S. Olympic swimmers with vandalism and giving false testimony after the swimmers admitted they fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint. Swimmers Ryan Lochte, Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and James Feigen initially told police they were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning on their way back […]readmore
Providence – In celebration of its 100th anniversary the Rhode Island Foundation presents Pops in the Park, with Francisco Noya conducting, concert start at 7 p.m. at the Temple to Music. Latino Public Radio will broadcast the concert live on lprri.org and on 1290 AM Providence. The concert is free and open to the public.readmore
STATE HOUSE — During a ceremony at the Quonset Air National Guard Base on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III (R-District 28 Coventry) was welcomed into the Legislative Squadron by the Rhode Island Wing by RI Wing Commander Colonel Richard Hill. “It is truly an honor to be awarded the prestigious honorary […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien welcomed Pawtucket’s newest business, Fit Fam, to the City wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Fit Fam is a healthy kitchen committed to providing healthy food choices to diners. “We want to be able to provide not only a healthy kitchen, but a healthy lifestyle to our customers,” said Roberto […]readmore
RWP POPS Thursday, August 18 LPR Interview 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Concert from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tune in 1290 AM or lprri.org to Listen Livereadmore