Americas

US wildfires: Los Angeles observatory evacuated as firefighters battle blaze

 LOS ANGELES, May 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A small fire broke out at a park in the heart of Los Angeles,…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Finland, Sweden hand in applications to join NATO

BRUSSELS, May  19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Finland and Sweden have handed in their bids to join NATO, after Russia’s invasion of…

U.S. COVID Deaths Equivalent To 9/11 Attack Every Day For 336 Days: Report

LOS ANGELES, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has hit one million, less than three years…

Average Regular Gas Price In California Hits Six USD Per Gallon For First Time

LOS ANGELES, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – California’s gas prices hit a new record high yesterday, with a gallon of self-serve…

11 Killed, Dozens Injured In Head-On Collision In Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 18 (NNN-CMA) – At least 11 people were killed and dozens were injured, after a head-on…

12 Colombian Soldiers Injured In Ambush

BOGOTA, May 18 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – At least 12 Colombian soldiers were injured yesterday morning, after their military vehicle was…

Oil Prices Drop Amid Hopes For Venezuela Supply

NEW YORK, May 18 (NNN-ABN) – Oil prices fell yesterday, as the United States moved to ease some sanctions against…

Almost 13.2 Million U.S. Children Infected With COVID-19

LOS ANGELES, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Almost 13.2 million children in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19, since…

Japan To Open Up For Small-Scale Tours From Four Countries As Trial

TOKYO, May 18 (NNN-NHK) – Japan will accept vaccinated tourists in small groups from the United States, Australia, Thailand and…

Indigenous group of Colombia’s Catatumbo region demands end to violence

TIBU (Colombia), May 17 (NNN-EFE) — The Bari people, one of the indigenous groups of Colombia’s lowland Catatumbo region, gathered…