Americas

Covid-19: Paraguay reshuffles cabinet after violent protests

ASUNCION, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Paraguay’s President Mario Abdo Benitez announced a cabinet reshuffle after violent street protests over thegovernment’s…

Mexican president defends 10-foot barriers to wall off women protesters

People walk past fences placed outside the National Palace ahead of expected violence in coming Monday Women’s Day protest, in…

Covid-19: Venezuela’s Pres Maduro receives first dose of Sputnik V vaccine

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro receives a dose of the Sputnik V coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Caracas CARACAS, March 7…

Covid-19: Nine apes at San Diego Zoo get vaccinations

 Leslie (left) and Imani, two of the gorillas expected to make a full recovery after testing positive for coronavirus at…

Covid-19: Growing confidence in US in vaccine – survey

WASHINGTON, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A growing number of Americans plan to get vaccinated against Covid-19 with confidence increasing particularly…

Covid-19: US Pres Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Senate voted to approve a $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden…

Iraq, Iran Call For Enhancing Regional Security, Stability

BAGHDAD, Mar 7 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, yesterday, called for enhancing security…

Covid-19: Fire, smoke, gunshots in Paraguay capital as pandemic response ignites protests

Paraguayans protest against lack of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in Asuncion ASUNCION, March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Protesters clashed with police…

Irish foreign minister to meet Iran’s Rouhani on nuclear deal

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney DUBLIN, March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney is to meet Iranian President…

Venezuela introduces 1,000,000 Bolivar note as hyperinflation renders most bills worthless

CARACAS, March 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela said it will introduce new large-denomination bolivar notes as hyperinflation renders most bills worthless,…