Americas

Violent 24 hours in Rio de Janeiro, as shootouts plague city

A woman reacts next to the body of a person who was shot near Sao Carlos slums complex during a…

US slams Chinese missile launches in South China Sea

US urged China to reduce “militarisation and coercion” in the region WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Defense Department said…

US military presence needed in Asia, Philippines’ foreign minister says

US military forces and Filipino soldiers take part in the annual “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games MANILA, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Syria war: American troops hurt as Russian and US military vehicles collide

A clip of the incident was broadcast by Russian website Rusvesna.su DAMASCUS, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The Russian and US governments have…

Covid-19: Brazil paradise island reopens, with a catch – you must have had the virus

BRASILIA, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fernando de Noronha, a tropicalisland off Brazil known as one of the world’s most coveted…

Update: US capital braces for mass anti-racism protest

WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Anti-racism protesters were planning to flood the streets of the US capital on Friday, after…

Update: Hurricane Laura leaves six dead in Louisiana but less damage than feared

LAKE CHARLES (United States), Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least six people were killed by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and…

US presidential elections: Trump accepts Republican nomination for 2nd term, attacks “weak” Democratic rival Biden

WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination for reelection Thursday before a large crowd…

US unrest: Pres Trump to send federal officers to Wisconsin protests

President Donald Trump KENOSHA (WISCONSIN, US), Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump says federal law enforcement will be sent…

Covid-19: US now says asymptomatic people don’t need virus test after exposure

WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After previously encouraging people without Covid-19 symptoms to get tested if they have been exposed…