UN rights envoy, US urge sanctions against Myanmar military
People march with placards in a protest against the military coup GENEVA, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations human…
Covid-19: Chile’s president gets first dose of Chinese vaccine, delivers message of confidence
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera shows his vaccination record SANTIAGO, Feb 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera received the first…
Covid-19: US House committee approves another US$14 billion for pandemic-hit airlines
U.S. airlines are burning through millions of dollars as the pandemic crushes travel demand WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A…
Pres Biden cancels funding for Trump border wall
Construction of the border wall takes place in Arizona WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden has rescinded the national…
Ecuador to recount presidential election votes in 17 provinces
Presidential candidate Yaku Perez QUITO, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Ecuador’s National Electoral Council (CNE) agreed to a recount of votes in 17 of the country’s…
US Pres Biden wants to close Guantanamo prison: White House
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden wants to close the Guantanamo Bay prison for terror suspects before…
US Pres Biden begins dismantling Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Asylum seekers forced to remain in Mexico while their cases are being resolved in the…
US Pres Biden facing ‘serious dilemmas’ on Afghan troop withdrawal: official
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden faces “serious dilemmas” in Afghanistan as a deadline to withdraw troops…
Biden administration seeks pause in US WeChat ban litigation
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Biden administration asked a UScourt to suspend litigation connected to former president DonaldTrump’s…
ICC to elect new prosecutor to daunting job
THE HAGUE, Feb 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The International Criminal Court’smember countries are set to elect a new chief prosecutor for…