Americas

Covid-19: Argentina can take on Copa America by itself if protocols are observed, says Pres Fernández

BUENOS AIRES, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Alberto Fernández insisted his country is capable of hosting singlehandedly the Copa…

Colombians march against hosting Copa America amid social unrest

BOGOTA, May 21 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Dozens of Colombian fans gathered in front of the headquarters of the Colombian Football Federation…

Japan’s Exports Surge 38 Percent Amid Solid Demand From China, U.S.

TOKYO, May 21 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s exports in Apr, climbed 38 percent from a year ago, to book the largest…

Covid-19: Chile to lift lockdowns in more regions despite rising cases

SANTIAGO, May 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chile will lift lockdowns in 13 towns on Monday and continue to gradually ease pandemic…

Iran’s President Says “Main Agreement” Reached In Vienna Talks To Revive Nuclear Deal

TEHRAN, May 21 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, said yesterday that, the “main agreement” to revive the 2015 nuclear…

Colombia: Pres Duque picks Vice President Ramírez for the Foreign Ministry

BOGOTA, May 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — After Foreign Minister Claudia Blum handed in her resignation last week due to the social…

Covid-19: Astra-Zeneca vaccines produced jointly by Mexico and Argentina almost ready for delivery

MEXICO CITY, May 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The first batch of Oxford-Astra Zeneca anticoronavirus vaccines produced jointly by Mexico and Argentina…

Brazil environment minister probed for timber trafficking

Environment Minister Ricardo Salles BRASILIA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles is suspected of involvement in a…

Colombians protest ahead of talks with government

BOGOTA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombians took to the streets Wednesday, on the eve of talks with the government, in…

Russia’s Lavrov praises ‘constructive’ talks with Blinken

REYKJAVIK, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday praised his talks with US Secretary of State…