Mexico promotes indigenous people as it erases memory of Columbus

A statue in honor of “Women who fight” has been placed on a plinth in Mexico City where once stood the figure of Christopher Columbus MEXICO CITY, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico is erasing symbols of Christopher Columbus as it works to give indigenous people who suffered during the Spanish colonial era a…

Russia says talks with US fail to make headway on embassies dispute

MOSCOW, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and the United States failed to make any major progress in resolving a row over the size and functioning of their embassies and there is a risk that relations could worsen further, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. With ties already at post-Cold War…

Cuban government bans bid for new protests

Demonstrations protest in Havana against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in July 2021  HAVANA, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cuba’s government rejected a request from the opposition to stage a protest on Nov 15, claiming the organisers are backed by the United States and want to overthrow the regime. The proposed…

Chile president declares ‘state of exception’ over Mapuche conflict

Chile president declares ‘state of exception’ over Mapuche conflict SANTIAGO, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced a state of emergency and deployed troops to two southern regions where clashes have broken out between Mapuche indigenous people and security forces. The Mapuche are demanding the restoration of their ancestral…

Malaysia Maintains Stand On AUKUS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia maintains its stand that the formation of a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) raises concerns as it has the potential to disrupt peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said it was…

Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ at ICC

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused of “crimes against humanity” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged role in the destruction of the Amazon THE HAGUE, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused Tuesday of “crimes against humanity” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for…

IMF reaffirms ‘full confidence’ in head Georgieva

Embattled IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF Executive Board reaffirmed its “full confidence” in the Washington-based crisis lender’s chief, Kristalina Georgieva, keeping her on as managing director after she was hit with allegations of data tampering. “Having looked at all the evidence presented, the…

Nuclear Talks Must Lead To Lifting Of Sanctions: Iran’s Parliament Speaker

TEHRAN, Oct 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The speaker of Iran’s parliament said here yesterday that, any dialogue regarding the 2015 nuclear agreement must lead to the lifting of the sanctions against Iran. “The United States withdrew from the agreement during the Trump era, and it was surprising that the world did…

US: Two dead as small plane hits houses in California

LOS ANGELES, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A small plane crashed into a residential area of a California city on Monday, killing at least two people as a blaze devoured two houses and several vehicles.   Aerial footage showed firefighters hosing down the charred remains of the residences in Santee, a…

Thousands of US hospital workers vote to strike

With strikes authorised, elected union leaders can tell workers to walk out at any time SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of health care workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities in US states Oregon and California gave a green light Monday to call a strike should contract talks fail. Sticking…
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