Americas

World leaders welcome US transfer of power to Biden

The Capitol building is surrounded by American flags on the National Mall PARIS, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several world leaders…

Outgoing Pres Trump pardons 73 people, including ex-aide Bannon, on last day

Steve Bannon WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted pardon to 73 people, including…

Covid-19: Venezuelan donated oxygen arrives in Manaus, Brazil

MANAUS (Brazil), Jan 20 (NNN-TELESUR) — Authorities confirm the arrival of five trucks with oxygen in the capital of the…

Covid-19: UK strain detected in at least 60 countries – WHO

GENEVA, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries, the World Health…

Covid-19: Cash-strapped Venezuela cannot join COVAX vaccine programme, PAHO says

Being locked out of Covax will leave Venezuela dependent on the Russian vaccine at a time when health services are…

US exempts UN, aid groups from effort to cut off Yemen’s Houthis

Workers prepare foodstuff at a food distribution center supported by the World Food Program in Sanaa, Yemen WASHINGTON, Jan 20…

US presidential inauguration: 12 National Guard troops removed from guard duty after vetting

Officials say the National Guard members were removed because of “security liabilities” WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A dozen members…

US declares China committing ‘genocide’ against Uighurs

Ethnic Uighur demonstrators take part in a protest against China in Istanbul, Turkey WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States…

Covid-19: Frustrated Amazon villagers tackle virus with faith potions

BELA VISTA DO JARAQUI (Brazil), Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Remote Amazon village communities, feeling abandoned by the state, are turning…

Covid-19: Pres-elect Biden leads Covid memorial on eve of inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President-elect Joe Biden signalled a new tone for the US government by leading a powerful…