Americas

World powers call for calm after Israel unrest

JERUSALEM, May 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Reactions poured in from around the world after violence sparked by days of unrest at…

Covid-19: Colombia’s president warns of rise in cases due to national strike

The protests have been rocking Colombia since last week BOGOTA, May 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — Colombian President Ivan Duque warned that…

US shooting: Police officer, suspect killed in shooting incident in California

LOS ANGELES, May 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — One policeman died and another was injured in a shooting incident Monday afternoon in…

Update: Fuel pipeline partially restored after shutdown for four days – US operator

Gas Stations Run Dry as Pipeline Races to Recover From Hacking HOUSTON, May 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — The operator of a…

Argentine President Fernández starts European tour in Lisbon

LISBON, May 11 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine President Alberto Fernández started his new European tour by meeting in Lisbon with his…

Chilean president urges public to vote in upcoming elections for constitutional assembly

President Sebastian Pinera SANTIAGO, May 11 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera urged the public to vote in upcoming elections…

Covid-19: Honduras says El Salvador will help it get Chinese vaccines

TEGUCIGALPA, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Honduras said that neighbor El Salvador will help it buy coronavirus vaccines from China, with…

US says ‘Russia-based’ group DarkSide behind pipeline hack

After a cyber attack, Colonial said it was moving toward a partial reopening of its pipeline system WASHINGTON, May 11…

Covid-19: Treasury to start paying out US$350 billion in state and local aid

WASHINGTON, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Treasury Department launched its US$350 billion program to distribute aid to state and local…

Daesh Committed Genocide Against Yazidis In Iraq — UN Investigative Team

UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Karim Khan, head of a UN team, investigating Daesh crimes in Iraq, said, there…