UK: Race to replace PM Theresa May gets underway

LONDON, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Around a dozen British Conservative MPs will formally throw their hats into the ring on Monday in the fight toreplace Theresa May as party leader and Prime Minister, with her formerforeign secretary Boris Johnson seen as the runaway favourite. Nominations to succeed May — who…

Venezuela reopens Colombia border after ‘humanitarian aid’ failure

CARACAS, June 10 (NNN-TELESUR) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the government is opening several bridges along its border with Colombia. The Simon Bolivar, Union and Santander bridges in Venezuela had been ordered closed to traffic since Feb 22 when the Colombian government tried to allow ‘humanitarian aid’ from the…

Cuba, Venezuela affirm solidarity as Canada explores mediation

HAVANA, June 10 (NNN-TELESUR) –Venezuela’s National Constituent Assembly (ANC) President Diosdado Cabello met with Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Communist Party secretary Raul Castro in Havana, to confirm the friendly relations the two countries enjoy and to finalize preparations for the annual meeting of the 25th Sao Paulo Forum being held in Caracas, Venezuela from July 24 to 28. “We must remain united…

Mexico, US reach deal to ‘indefinitely suspend’ tariffs

WASHINGTON, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United States President Donald Trump has announced via Twitter that the tariffs his administration was planning to begin collecting on all Mexican goods starting Monday have been “indefinitely suspended” as Mexico’ complies with U.S. demands to take stronger measures to “stem the tide of Migration through Mexico.” “I am pleased…

Sudan: UN calls for probe into army’s killing of 35 protesters

UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations’ rights agency (OHCHR) called on Sudanese security forces to halt attacks on Khartoum protest camps and to allow for negotiations for a transition to civilian-led power in the nation to continue. OHCHR spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said between 30 and 35 people have been…

Sudan: Disobedience empties streets in capital Khartoum

KHARTOUM, June 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A campaign of civil disobedience to demand civilian rule left the streets of Sudan’s capital Khartoum largely deserted as the working week began Sunday, while police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Khartoum North, witnesses said. They also started the general strike to protest…

Nicaragua Approves Amnesty Law To Bring Peace

MANAGUA, June 10 (NNN-TELESUR) — In an effort lead by the FSLN, to bring peace and reconciliation, Nicaragua’s National Assembly has approved a law that will provide amnesty for those involved with right-wing violence during the distabilization process last year.    The new law will grant a one off amnesty…

Argentina: Local elections a thermometer for general elections

BUENOS AIRES, June 10 (NNN-TELESUR) — Argentinian voters in four provinces go to the polls Sunday to elect their governors, and one other will vote on primary elections to choose candidates for the gubernatorial race.  People from Tucuman, Entre Rios, Jujuy and Chubut vote for new governors, whereas the Mendoza province  will vote in primary…

Chile: 7 Mapuche jailed as indigenous people reject land reform

SANTIAGO, June 10 (NNN-TELESUR) — Indigenous Mapuche Lavkenche communities protested in the Chilean central region of the Biobio against the Indigenous Consultation proposed by right-wing President Sebastian Piñera. According to local media, after the Saturday demonstrations ended seven community leaders were arrested by the police.  “As doctors trained at the Latin American School of…

Some 40,000 Peruvian fans expected in Brazil for Copa America

LIMA, June 10 (NNN-ANDINA) — Some 40,000 Peruvians will head to Brazil to support their national team during the 2019 Copa America, the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) said. Around 3,000 packages —including tickets for each event— have been sold so far, and the plan is to sell 5,000, according to…