Costa Rica’s president Chaves swears in; vows to tackle sex harassment
Costa Rica’s president Chaves SAN JOSE, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Costa Rica’s new president Rodrigo Chaves, elected despite a cloud…
Colombia beefs up offensive against drug cartel
Colombian police and army carrying out checks at the La Sierra neighbourhood in Medellin, Colombia BOGOTA, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Mexican president presses for end to US sanctions on Cuba
HAVANA, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador called for an end to US sanctions against Cuba…
US: Wildfires continue to burn across New Mexico; about 275 square miles scorched, fueled by strong winds and high temperatures
Aircraft known as “super scoopers” battle the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires in the Santa Fe National Forest in…
Colombia, Saudi Arabia To Meet In June Football Friendly
BOGOTA, May 9 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Colombia will play an international friendly against Saudi Arabia in Spain next month, the…
Russia-Ukraine conflict: New US sanctions target Russian media, consultant services; G7 nations condemn Russia as Pres Putin says ” victory will be ours”
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will sanction three major Russian television stations, and deny all Russian companies…
Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro makes trip to Guyana to expand business opportunities
GEORGETOWN, May 8 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his Guyana counterpart Mohamed Irfaan Ali signed a series of…
Covid-19: New lineage of Omicron variant circulating in Peru
LIMA, May 8 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Peru’s Health Ministry officials reported this week the finding of a new lineage of the…
Eight cases of new hepatitis detected in Argentina, one in critical condition
BUENOS AIRES, May 8 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina’s health authorities are investigating 8 cases of acute hepatitis which are suspected of…
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Global scramble for metals thrusts Africa into mining spotlight
CAPE TOWN, May 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The need to secure new sources of metals for the energy transition amid sanctions…