Americas

Covid-19: US reports more than 1,000 deaths in a single day

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, equating to around 42…

Japan’s July Exports Rise 37 Percent

TOKYO, Aug 18 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s exports rose 37 percent in July, from the previous year, maintaining large rebound from…

Covid-19: Chile reports lowest number of daily cases since April 2020

Chileans queue for the vaccine in the capital Santiago SANTIAGO, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chile reported 405 new COVID-19 infections…

Covid-19: Five US states set records for cases as hospitalizations soar; Texas governor test positive

Texas Governor Greg-Abbott NEW YORK, Aug 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — Five US states set new records for the average number of…

US military has evacuated 3,200 people from Afghanistan so far: official

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US military has evacuated more than 3,200 people from Afghanistan so far, including 1,100…

Earthquake, storm and floods: no relief in sight for Haiti as toll rises

 LES CAYES (Haiti), Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti has risen…

More than 600 fleeing Afghans cram into dramatic US military flight

Over 600 people crammed into the hold of a US Air Force cargo plane that was leaving Kabul on Aug…

US drought: Colorado basin drought sparks water limits at huge reservoir

The level of Lake Mead has been steadily declining due to a chronic drought  LOS ANGELES, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Nicaragua cancels work permits of six foreign NGOs, including Oxfam

Demonstrators protesting against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s government in Managua MANAGUA, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaragua on Monday canceled operating…

Covid-19: US CDC warns against Turkey travel, eases India advisory

WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against travel to Turkey because of…