Americas

Insecurity: US, Nigeria agree terms – Presidency

ABUJA/WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigerian government and the United States have agreed on areas where they need collaboration…

One woman killed by someone close every 10 minutes: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Every 10 minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by…

Mexican farmer protest blocks US border bridge

CIUDAD JUAREZ (Mexico), Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of farmworkers and truck drivers blocked the Mexican side of a major…

Pres Trump ends US protected status for Myanmar nationals

WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Trump administration announced that it was ending temporary protections shielding immigrants from Myanmar from…

Venezuela says US terrorist designation a ‘ridiculous lie’

CARACAS, Nov 25 (BSS/AFP) – Venezuela on Monday rejected the US terrorist designation of an alleged drug cartel on its…

Pres Trump touts ‘extremely strong’ US-China relations after Pres Xi call

US President Donald Trump will visit China in April at President Xi Jinping’s invitation WASHINGTON, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US…

Canada’s Barrick says ends gold mines dispute with Mali

Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex BAMAKO, Nov 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canadian giant Barrick announced it had reached an agreement with Mali’s…

Uzbekistan: Rhino horn sales, shark protection on global wildlife talks agenda

SAMARKAND, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global wildlife talks open Monday, with debates set to take on questions ranging from protection…

Honduras Nov 30 presidential election campaign ends in hail of accusations

TEGUCIGALPA, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The three main presidential candidates in Honduras traded fraud accusations as they wrapped up campaigning…

EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine looms large

LUANDA, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic…