Americas

Mexico: Senate passes constitutional reform to end presidential immunity

MEXICO CITY, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — Mexico’s Senate has approved a constitutional reform that seeks to eliminate presidential immunity by…

Cuba and Japan sign first Memorandum on Health Cooperation

HAVANA, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — Cuba and Japan signed a cooperation memorandum to collaborate in strengthening the public health and…

Brazil municipal elections: Runoff plagued by violence with 200 murders

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro loses big in Brazil’s local elections BRASILIA, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — Brazilians return to the polls…

Brazilian justice extends investigation against Pres Bolsonaro for meddling in police affair

BRASILIA, Nov 29 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil extended the investigations against President Jair Bolsonaro for…

TPRF’s Voices for Peace selected finalist for 2020 Ron Kovic Peace Prize

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (NNN) — The MY HERO International Film Festival has selected The Prem Rawat Foundation(TPRF)’s “Voices for…

Venezuela resumes direct shipments of oil to China despite US sanctions

CARACAS, Nov 28 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Venezuela has resumed direct shipments of oil to China after U.S. sanctions sent the trade…

Argentine prosecutors probe Maradona death, including medical negligence

Fans gather outside the stadium of Argentinos Juniors football club in memory of Diego Maradona on Wednesday BUENOS AIRES, Nov…

UN Calls For Avoiding Escalation In Mideast Following Assassination Of Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A United Nations spokesman, yesterday, called for exercising restraint and avoiding escalation in the…

Sri Lanka Says Fitch Downgrade Based On Uncorroborated Facts

COLOMBO, Nov 28 (NNN-SLNEWS) – Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance dismissed Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the country’s sovereign rating, as…

Covid-19: War-hardened general to lead Canada’s vaccination effort

OTTAWA, Nov 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A general who led NATO’s mission in Iraq as well as Canadian troops in Afghanistan…