Americas

Covid-19: US tells vaccinated people in high risk areas to mask again

 WASHINGTON, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People vaccinated against Covid-19 in high-risk parts of the United States should resume wearing masks…

Guatemala cancels second order for Russian vaccines, after delivery delay of first order

 GUATEMALA CITY, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Alejandro Giammattei announced Tuesday that Guatemala has canceled its order of a second…

NATO chief urges ‘negotiated settlement’ in Afghanistan

   BRUSSELS, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg reiterated calls for a “negotiated settlement” with the Taliban in Afghanistan,…

Ancient Peruvian Sun calendar declared UN heritage site

   CASMA (Peru), July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 2,300-year-old solar observatory in Peru, a structure of 13 stone towers built…

Cuban Embassy in Paris says it was attacked with petrol bombs; no injuries to diplomatic staff

Workers fix the damage at the Cuban embassy following an overnight petrol bomb attack, Paris PARIS, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Unusual cold weather in Brazil sends coffee prices soaring

Unusually cold weather threatens coffee crops in the world’s largest producer BRASILIA, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Arabica coffee prices rose…

World Bank to finance extra Covid jabs for 92 poorer nations

GENEVA, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A new World Bank financing mechanism will allow developing countries to purchase Covid-19 vaccines collectively…

Five More U.S. Soldiers, Seven Civilians In S. Korea Test Positive For COVID-19

SEOUL, Jul 27 (NNN-YONHAP) – Five more U.S. soldiers and seven relevant civilians in South Korea, tested positive for COVID-19,…

Peru opposition to lead Congress in setback for socialist Castillo

Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo receives credentials from election authority after being declared winner of Peru’s presidential election LIMA, July 27…

Canada installs first indigenous governor general, highlights reconciliation

© Mary Simon sworn in as Canada’s Governor General in Ottawa OTTAWA, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada installed an indigenous…