Americas

Russia says new US sanctions outraging, destructive to bilateral ties

MOSCOW, Dec 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — The expanded sanctions list published by the US authorities in relation to Russian companies allegedly…

US House Republicans block Democrats’ bid to pass 2,000-USD stimulus checks

WASHINGTON, Dec 25 (NNN-Xinhua) — Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an attempt from House Democrats to pass…

Covid-19: Cuban airports strengthen protocols amid peak tourist season

A view of a nearly deserted beach amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Varadero, Cuba…

US Pres Trump warns Iran over rocket strike on embassy in Iraq

WASHINGTON, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump warned he would hold “Iran responsible” in the event of a…

Covid-19: One million vaccinated as US eyes return to normal next summer

WASHINGTON, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than a million Americans have received the first dose of their Covid-19 vaccines, a…

Covid-19: Hard-hit Mexico gets first coronavirus vaccines, first in Latin America

MEXICO CITY, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico became the first Latin American country to receive coronavirus vaccines for mass immunization…

US Pres Trump pardons more allies and Kushner’s father, sparking fresh outrage

WASHINGTON, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump issued new pardons for allies including the father of his son-in-law…

Brexit: Sterling, equities rise as talks reach endgame

LONDON, Dec 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The pound extended gains Thursday and equity markets mostly rose as Britain and the European…

Trump Vetoes Annual Defence Bill Despite Passage In Congress By Veto-Proof Majority

WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. President, Donald Trump, vetoed the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), for Fiscal Year 2021,…

Argentine President Likens Pandemic To Walking Blindly Through Swamp

BUENOS AIRES, Dec 24 (NNN-TELAM) – Argentine President, Alberto Fernandez, compared the COVID-19 pandemic, to “walking blindly through a swamp,”…