Americas

Mexico arrests ex-governor accused of torturing journalist

MEXICO CITY, Feb 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A former Mexican governor appeared in court Thursday on charges of ordering the torture…

US freezes troop withdrawal from Germany, ends support for Yemen conflict

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Joe Biden said that the United States is freezing troop withdrawal from Germany…

Brazil ends Car Wash anti corruption unit, which sent top politicians and business leaders to jail

BRASILIA, Feb 4 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil’s Car Wash anti-corruption unit has officially been disbanded putting an end for a team…

Covid-19: Three variants found in 20 countries in the Americas, PAHO reports

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Three new coronavirus strains have been detected in 20 countries in the Americas, raising concerns…

US ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of systematic rape of Muslims in China camps

Up to a million Uighurs and ethnic minorities are believed to have been detained in Xinjiang’s internment camps WASHINGTON, Feb…

US Pres Biden sees no contact ‘anytime soon’ with Venezuela’s Pres Maduro; says Guaido still interim president

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden’s administration said it had no plans to open direct contacts with…

US shooting: 5 children, 1 adult killed in Oklahoma

MUSKOGEE (Oklahoma, US), Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five young children and one adult were shot to death early on Tuesday…

Ethiopia crisis: UN still hoping for humanitarian access to Tigray

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Every member of theUN Security Council called for increased aid during a closed-door meetingWednesday…

Covid-19: American Airlines warns of as many as 13,000 layoffs

NEW YORK, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — American Airlines will notify 13,000workers that they could be laid off due to the…

Taiwan opens ‘milestone’ trade office in Guyana

TAIPEI, Feb 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Taiwan has set up a trade office in Guyana, officials announced on Thursday, a step…