Americas

Covid-19: Brazil’s death toll tops 410,000; Argentina’s pass 65,000

People wearing face masks walk on the street in Sao Paulo, Brazil BRASILIA, May 5 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil on Tuesday…

US Pres Biden says he hopes to meet Russian counterpart Putin during Europe trip in June

Biden (left) hopes to work in a summit with Putin (right) when he travels to Europe for G-7 and Nato…

Knife attack by teenager at Brazil daycare kills three children, two staff

People and officials at the scene of the attack in Saudades, Brazil BRASILIA, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An 18-year-old attacker…

Deadliest metro accidents around the world since 1975

MEXICO CITY, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday when an elevated…

US stimulus helps Mexico’s remittances hit record high

MEXICO CITY, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Money sent home by Mexicans living abroad hit a record high in March, the…

Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people

Visuals on television and social media showed emergency medical crews and firefighters combing through the wreckage looking for survivors MEXICO…

Covid-19: New US cases fall for third week, deaths lowest since July

New US covid cases fall for third week, deaths lowest since July WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New cases of…

Pentagon downplays newest Afghanistan clashes

WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Pentagon downplayed Monday the impact of attacks by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan over the…

US shooting: Armed man shot after standoff outside CIA headquarters, authorities say

WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Federal agents opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, during…

US economy expected to grow at fastest rate since 1980s, Fed chief says

US President Joseph R. Biden NEW YORK, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US economy is likely to expand by seven…