Americas

Canada confirms first two monkeypox cases

MONTREAL, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada’s public health agency confirmed the first two cases of monkeypox virus infections in the…

Colombia captures one of most wanted members of Gulf Clan

BOGOTA, May 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Colombian authorities have captured Antonio Ballesteros, also known as “Tono,” one of the most wanted…

US accuses Cuba of using Americas summit controversy as propaganda ploy

WASHINGTON, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Biden administration accused Cuba of fueling controversy over its possible exclusion from the US-hosted…

Iranian Media Slaps U.S. “Dark History” Of Mistreating Native American Children In Boarding Schools

TEHRAN, May 19 (NNN-IRNA) – The finding of around 500 reported deaths of Native American children, who were forced to…

12 Colombian soldiers injured in ambush

BOGOTA, May 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 12 Colombian soldiers were injured after their military vehicle was hit by explosives…

Venezuela confirms US decision to ease oil sanctions

A worker of the Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA CARACAS, May 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — Venezuela confirmed a decision by the…

US treasury secretary calls for EU ’leadership’ on global tax deal

 United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen BRUSSELS, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on European…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia to close Moscow offices of Canadian broadcaster

MOSCOW/OTTAWA, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia said it was closing the Moscow offices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in retaliation…

Brazil’s Lula ties the knot months before presidential election

Brazilian former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva marries Rosangela da Silva in Sao Paulo, Brazil SAO PAULO, May 19…

US wildfires: Crews slow New Mexico fires, brace for dangerous conditions

ALBUQUERQUE (New Mexico), May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 2,000 firefighters battling the largest US wildfire dug back-up fire lines and…