Americas

US forces in Afghanistan hand over base to Afghan national army: local media

A Black Hawk helicopter during a handover ceremony between the US forces and the Afghan air force in Kandahar province,…

Covid-19: Nigeria restricts visitors from India, Brazil, Turkey over coronavirus

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria will ban entry to non-Nigerian passengers who travelled to India,…

North Korea dismisses ‘spurious’ US diplomacy: state media

PYONGYANG/WASHINGTON, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea branded US diplomacy “spurious” on Sunday, dismissing the idea of talks with Washington…

American detained after private jet lands in Sicily with guns and drugs

US man detained after private jet lands in Sicily with guns and drugs SICILY, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An American…

Update: ISS astronauts splash down off Florida on SpaceX craft

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, with parachutes open, returns to Earth with four astronauts. WASHINGTON, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A SpaceX Crew…

US shooting: Wisconsin casino shooting leaves 3 dead, including suspect

ASHWAUBENON (Wisconsin, US), May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A shooting Saturday at a Wisconsin casino left three people dead including the gunman,…

Astronauts leave ISS, begin return journey to Earth on SpaceX craft

WASHINGTON, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four astronauts left the International Space Station on Saturday aboard a SpaceX vessel, after more…

Covid-19: Thousands march in Montreal against virus restrictions

MONTREAL, May 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of protesters marched at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, rallying against restrictions imposed by…

Venezuela triples wages but still not enough to buy food

Supporters of the Venezuelan government demonstrate against the economic sanctions imposed by the United States as they prepare to participate…

Thousands in Brazil rally in support of Pres Bolsonaro, ignoring COVID-19

People take part in a demonstration to show their support for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia BRASÍLIA, May 2…