Americas

US: For the first time, a Black woman will serve as a judge on Missouri’s Supreme Court

Judge Robin Ransom JEFFERSON CITY (Missouri, US), May 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After nearly two centuries, a Black woman has been…

US arrests Bolivian ex-minister on bribery, money laundering charges

Arturo Murillo WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A former cabinet minister in the Bolivian interim government of ex-president Jeanine Anez…

Covid-19: Argentines defy lockdown and stage protests nationwide against President Fernández

BUENOS AIRES, May 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Street protests against the Government were recorded in most Argentine cities, particularly around Buenos…

Peruvian president calls for calm as presidential runoff draws near

LIMA, May 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti called for calm in the upcoming presidential runoff on June 6…

Covid-19: Brazil reports 2,398 more deaths as hardest-hit Sao Paulo extends lockdown

ICUs are struggling to cope with a new influx of patients BRASILIA, May 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil reported 2,398 more…

Japan To Vaccinate Olympic Delegation From June 1

TOKYO, May 27 (NNN-NHK) – The Japanese delegation for the Tokyo Olympic Games will receive vaccinations from June 1, the…

Covid-19: Chile rolls out mobility pass for the vaccinated

SANTIAGO, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — People in Chile who have been vaccinated and are fully immunized against the coronavirus could…

US shooting: 8 killed in deadly shooting rampage at San Jose, California, rail yard

SAN JOSE (California, US), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing…

Covid-19: US urges ‘transparent’ WHO inquiry into covid origins

The WHO has already co-authored on report on the Wuhan lab  WASHINGTON, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) —The US health secretary has urged the…

Belarus closing embassy as Canada PM condemns jetliner’s diversion

OTTAWA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Belarus announced it was closing its embassy in Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned…