Americas

US pledges Iraq troop withdrawal but without timeline

WASHINGTON, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States committed to move all remaining combat forces from Iraq, although the two…

Covid-19: Chile puts off landmark elections over coronavirus concerns

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera SANTIAGO, April 8 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera announced that the landmark elections on this…

US shootings: Pres Biden tackles ‘ghost guns’ and firearms violence

WASHINGTON, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden will unveil measures on Thursday aimed at curbing rampant US gun violence,…

Covid-19: Brazil tops 340,000 total deaths

BRASILIA, April 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil reported on Wednesday 3,829 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its total…

US Pres Biden resumes Palestinian aid, urges two-state solution

WASHINGTON, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden restored aid to the Palestinians to a tune of $235 million,…

Covid-19: Argentina announces curfew as coronavirus cases rise

BUENOS AIRES, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez announced a three-week nighttime curfew after a second consecutive day…

Talks to save Iran nuclear deal get off to good start

VIENNA, April 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran, Russia and the United States reacted positively Tuesday to the opening exchanges in a…

US wants to ‘discuss’ Beijing Olympics boycott calls

WASHINGTON, April 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States said it would discuss calls to boycott the Beijing Olympics with its…

US shooting: 2-year-old boy, 7 adults wounded in latest Chicago shootings

Chicago police work the scene of a shooting early Tuesday in Chicago CHICAGO, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 2-year-old boy…

US shooting: Navy medic gunned down after shooting 2 sailors

Police walk near the scene of a shooting at a business park in Frederick, Md., FREDERICK (Maryland, US), April 7…