UK and Mexico sign trade deal: savings of £59 million worth of duties
LONDON, Dec 17 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The UK signed a trade deal with Mexico, locking in tariff-free trade and other benefits…
Covid-19: Pres Bolsonaro says Brazil has guaranteed access to 300 million vaccines
BRASILIA, Dec 17 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The government of President Jair Bolsonaro said that Brazil has guaranteed access to 300 million…
Chile: New constitution will reserve 17 of 155 congressional seats for indigenous communities
SANTIAGO, Dec 17 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chilean lawmakers approved a bill to reserve 17 of 155 seats for representatives of indigenous…
Lockdown fuels child labour in Zimbabwe
A child works in a mine HARARE, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Reduced economic activity brought about by the prolonged lockdown…
US accuses Switzerland, Vietnam of manipulating currency
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Treasury accused Switzerland and Vietnam of manipulating their currencies, partly to gain a trade…
Fiji warns of huge waves from super cyclone
A resident of Fiji’s capital Suva prepares his home for the arrival of super Cyclone Yasa SUVA, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Winter storm wallops US North-east, but some schools bury snow days
NEW YORK, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A winter storm marched up the US East Coast on Wednesday, delivering a disruptive…
The posada must go on: Mexico celebrates Christmas against backdrop of Covid
XOCHIMILCO (Mexico), Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – In Yuridia Torres’ workshop, the sale of pinatas is nonstop. Despite the Mexican government’s…
Update: Germany aims to begin virus vaccinations December 27 – minister
BERLIN, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on Dec 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister…
Update: US sets 24-hour records with over 3,700 Covid deaths and 250,000 new cases – Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States set a grim double record Wednesday notching more than 3,700 deaths and…