Americas

Chile to reopen Easter Island for tourism for first time since pandemic

SANTIAGO, May 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Popular Pacific Ocean tourist destination Easter Island will reopen to the world on Aug 1,…

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise For Third Straight Week Amid Tight Labour Market

WASHINGTON, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Jobless claims in the U.S. rose for the third straight week, amid a tight labour…

Argentine Court rules 1924 Napalpí Massacre a crime against humanity

BUENOS AIRES, May 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — An Argentine federal court in the northern city of Resistencia found that the 1924…

Falklands’ capital Stanley granted city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

STANLEY (Falkland Islands), May 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands is among eight places to win…

Yakecan cyclone hits Uruguay, then moves on to Brazil

MONTEVIDEO, May 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Two people have died in Uruguay under circumstances that were not a direct result of…

Downtown Chicago shooting: 2 killed, 8 others injured near Magnificent Mile shopping district

Downtown Chicago shooting: 2 killed, 8 others injured near Magnificent Mile shopping district CHICAGO, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people…

Iranian FM Says Agreement In Vienna Talks Within Reach If U.S. Acts “Logically”

TEHRAN, May 20 (NNN-IRNA) – If the United States acts “logically,” an agreement in the Vienna talks on the revival…

US Pres Biden leaves for Asia under Ukraine, North Korea nuclear shadows

WASHINGTON, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden left for South Korea and Japan to cement US leadership in Asia…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: US, Russia trade blame on food insecurity

UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (BSS/AFP) – The United States and Russia blamed each other for the worsening food situation around…

Venezuelan becomes oldest living man

Juan Vicente Perez was born on May 27, 1909 in the western Tachira state CARACAS, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…