Americas

US freezes assets of Nigerians over romance scams

The majority of victims are women and the elderly WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US authorities say they have…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. INDIA: Official death toll…

Honduran president, wife tests positive for COVID-19

TEGUCIGALPA, June 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez announced in a message to the nation that he and…

Chinese Envoy Asks U.S. To Lift Unilateral Sanctions On Syria

UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy asked the United States to immediately lift unilateral sanctions against Syria.…

Covid-19: Elderly, sick, essential workers will get vaccine first – US

WASHINGTON, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States plans to give priority to the elderly, those with pre-existing conditions and…

Covid-19: More than 8 million confirmed cases worldwide – tally

PARIS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 8 million cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, with more than…

Covid-19: Brazil reports highest daily jump in cases while Peru’s deaths surge past 7,000

BRASILIA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil on Tuesday recorded its highest daily jump in new coronavirus cases since the start…

Seven nations vying for five UN Security Council seats

UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will elect five new members of the Security…

Covid-19: ‘Hunger pandemic’ threatens Latin America – UN

GENEVA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The coronavirus crisis is pushing 40 million people into food insecurity in South and Central…

Covid-19: Coronavirus leaves more Americans dead than WWI

WASHINGTON, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With 740 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the United States has seen more people…