Iran Urges U.S. To Take “Practical” Measures For Holding Talks

TEHRAN, Nov 2 (NNN-IRNA) – For any form of talks with the U.S., Washington should first take “practical” steps, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said yesterday. Iran hasn’t had any direct or indirect talks with the United States since the latter’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal, also known…

25 Bank Robbery Suspects Killed In Gun Battle With Brazilian Authorities

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (NNN-CMA) – At least 25 bank robbery suspects were killed yesterday, in two clashes with Brazilian authorities in the south-eastern state of Minas Gerais, police said. The events occurred in the municipality of Varginha during a joint operation by the Military Police, the Federal Highway…

One Dead, 15 Injured In Fuel Theft-Related Explosion In Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – At least one person died and 15 others were injured, in an explosion near an illegal tap on a pipeline belonging to the state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) oil company, in the central Mexican state of Puebla, local authorities said yesterday. Governor of Puebla,…

“Dune” Tops North American Box Office For Second Straight Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ science fiction film “Dune,” took the top spot once again at the North American box office, with an estimated 15.53 million U.S. dollars in its second weekend, according to studio figures collected by measurement firm Comscore. The film…

U.S. Announces Deal With EU To Resolve Steel, Aluminum Tariff Disputes

WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. reached a deal with the European Union (EU), to resolve a three-year dispute over tariffs on steel and aluminum, imported from the bloc, U.S. officials said. “We’ve reached an agreement with the EU, which maintains the 232 tariffs, but allows limited volumes of…

Three Killed, One Injured As Amtrak Train Hits Vehicle In South Carolina

WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Three people were killed and another was injured early yesterday, after an Amtrak train hit a vehicle at a railroad crossing, in the U.S. state of South Carolina, local media reported, citing fire authorities. The North Charleston Fire Department received a call just before 2:30…

Two Killed, Five Injured In Shooting At Halloween Party In California

LOS ANGELES, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A shooting at a Halloween party left two people dead and five others injured early yesterday morning, in Sacramento, capital of the U.S. state of California. According to the local Fox 40 news channel, Sacramento County Sheriff’s officials said, they received reports of a…

European Leaders Welcome Biden’s Commitment To Return To Iran Nuclear Deal

ROME, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – German, French and British leaders, expressed hopes of a return to full compliance with the Iran nuclear deal by all parties, after a meeting with U.S. President, Joe Biden yesterday. “We welcome President Biden’s clearly demonstrated commitment to return the U.S. to full compliance with…

Russia Tracks U.S. Destroyer In Black Sea Amid NATO Drills

MOSCOW, Oct 31 (NNN-TASS) – Russia’s Black Sea Fleet is tracking the movement of U.S. guided-missile destroyer, USS Porter, that entered the Black Sea yesterday, said the Russian Defence Ministry. The U.S. Sixth Fleet tweeted on Friday that, USS Porter began its northbound transit to the Black Sea to operate…

Chile Sees 2,205 COVID-19 Cases, 22 Deaths In A Day

SANTIAGO, Oct 30 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Chile registered 2,205 new cases of COVID-19 infection and 22 more deaths in 24 hours, raising the caseload to 1,688,454, and the pandemic death toll to 37,719, according to the Ministry of Health. The positivity rate in the past 24 hours was 2.95 percent…
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