Americas

US racism: Life in jail for killers of Black American jogger

Travis McMichael, left, speaks with his attorney Bob Rubin, right, during the sentencing of his and his father Greg McMichael…

Nine bodies found on road in violent Mexican state

VERACRUZ (Mexico), Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nine bodies were found Friday on a road in eastern Mexico, officials said —…

Covid-19: Omicron surge pushes US hospitalisations toward record high, 662,000 new cases

People wait in line to be tested for Covid-19 at Union Station in Los Angeles, California NEW YORK, Jan 8…

Covid-19 update: World passes 300 million cases as Omicron breaks records

PARIS, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The total number of COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passed 300 million on Friday, with the…

Wolf Volcano erupts in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands

Tallest Galapagos Volcano erupts, spewing lava QUITO, Jan 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Wolf Volcano, the tallest in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago, located…

Food prices hit 10-year high in 2021: UN FAO

ROME, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global food prices reached a 10-year high in 2021, rising by an average of 28…

Covid-19: World Bank approves $90 mn in pandemic aid for Iran

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Bank has approved $90 million in additional financing for Iran, to help fight…

US accuses New York man of tracking opponents of Egypt’s Pres Sisi

US Justice Department said it took Pierre Girgis, 39, into custody on Thursday WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities in…

Japan Imposes Quasi-Emergency Against COVID-19 In Three Prefectures

TOKYO, Jan 8 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, confirmed yesterday that, three Japanese prefectures with surging cases of…

Covid-19: Chile to start administering 4th dose next week

 SANTIAGO, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chile will start administering a fourth Covid vaccine dose to people with weakened immune systems…