Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela’s Maduro government unlikely to be invited to regional summit: US

The Cuban foreign minister accused the US of pressuring regional governments to block Cuba from participating in the summit WASHINGTON, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government are unlikely to be invited to the US-hosted Summit of the Americas to be held in June in Los…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Canada lawmakers vote unanimously to label Russia’s acts in Ukraine as ‘genocide’

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau OTTAWA, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canadian lawmakers voted unanimously to call Russia’s attacks in Ukraine a “genocide”, with members of parliament saying there was “ample evidence of systemic and massive war crimes against humanity” being committed by Moscow. The Canadian House of Commons’ motion said war crimes…

US Pres Biden to travel to South Korea and Japan in May, after special summit with ASEAN leaders

WASHINGTON, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan in May, the White House announced, paying a visit to two of Washington’s main Asian allies amid tensions with rival China and regional foe North Korea. During the May 20 to May 24 trip,…

Peru police evict indigenous protesters from China-owned MMG mine

Members of indigenous communities camp on the property of Chinese-owned Las Bambas copper mine, in Las Bambas, Peru LIMA, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peruvian police evicted an indigenous community that had established a camp inside a huge open-pit owned by MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine that had forced the Chinese-owned…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia withdraws from UN tourism body – UNWTO

MADRID, April 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Russia is withdrawing from the United Nation’s tourism body, the UNWTO said Wednesday ahead of a vote by its executive council to suspend Moscow’s membership over its invasion of Ukraine. “Russia has announced its intention to withdraw from UNWTO,” the organisation said in a tweet,…

Over 20 killed in anti-Muslim attack in Ethiopia: Islamic group

ADDIS ABABA, April  28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 20 people have been killed in an attack on Muslims in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar during the funeral of a Muslim elder, a local Islamic group said.  The Islamic Affairs Council of Amhara, the region where Gondar is located, described…

US says still open to North Korea talks but eyes action

WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it remained committed to talks with North Korea despite its “provocations” even as it seeks through the United Nations to tighten sanctions. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, overseeing a military parade following recent tests, vowed to accelerate his nuclear program…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN expects over 8 million Ukrainians to flee as refugees

GENEVA, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations warned that more than eight million Ukrainians could flee as refugees this year and doubled its aid appeal for those stuck inside the war-ravaged country. Nearly 5.3 million Ukrainians have already fled Ukraine since Russia launched its full-fledged invasion on Feb 24,…

Colombia: Retired soldiers, including a general, admit to murder of 120 civilians

Relatives of a victim hold posters with his portrait during a hearing organized by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Ocana, Colombia OCANA (Colombia), April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ten retired members of Colombia’s military began admitting to victims’ families on Tuesday their roles in the assassination of 120 civilians…

Covid-19: US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive – White House

WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday but is asymptomatic and not considered a current close contact of President Joe Biden, the White House said. “Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited…