Americas

Gas leak blamed for blast at iconic Havana hotel that killed at least 22

The five-star Hotel Saratoga is heavily damaged after an explosion in Old Havana, Cuba HAVANA, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…

Colombian drug cartel declares 4-day travel ban over leader’s extradition to US

Soldiers guard a highway in Carepa, Colombia BOGOTA, May 6 (NNN-EFE) — Colombia’s main criminal organization, the Clan del Golfo…

Uruguay begins Parliamentary debate to legalize euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Uruguayan lawmakers have begun this week the debate to legalize euthanasia, despite opposition from the…

Colombian drug clan chief Otoniel extradited to United States

BOGOTA, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Despite several convictions in his native Colombia, Dairo Antonio Usuga, leader of the Gulf Clan…

Chile’s future constitution makes room for indigenous ancestral land rights

SANTIAGO, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chile’s Constituent Assembly approved in a Plenary Session the right of indigenous peoples and nations…

Nicaragua’s NGO outlawing spree seems to have no end

MANAGUA, May 6 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Nicaragua’s National Assembly voted to outlaw another 50 NGOs at the request of the Government…

Astronaut crew returns to Earth after six months on ISS

WASHINGTON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NASA’s Crew-3 mission returned home to Earth on Friday after six months aboard the International…

Panama confirms first new acute hepatitis case in 2-year-old boy

The outbreak has affected almost 170 children in 12 countries around the world, the WHO said PANAMA CITY, May 6…

US: Karine Jean-Pierre named as first Black woman White House press secretary

WASHINGTON, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the next White House press…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN calls for end to Russian war in Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS, May 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations and several countries called for an end to Russia’s war in…