Brazil Amazon fires likely worst in 10 years, August data incomplete, government researcher says
A tract of the Amazon jungle is seen burning as it is cleared by loggers and farmers near Humaita, Amazonas…
After months of heartache, signs of COVID-19 easing in Brazil
People wearing protective masks walk past a graffiti, following the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Rio de Janeiro BRASILIA, Sept 3…
Covid-19: Cuba imposes Havana curfew to curb spike in cases
HAVANA, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The clocks strike 7pm in Havana and the usually crowded Malecon esplanade quickly empties. For the…
Pres Maduro invites UN, EU observers to Venezuela election
CARACAS, Sept 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro said it had invited the leaders of the…
Covid-19: Footballers fined for kissing ball, swapping shirts in Ecuador, breaking virus rules
Argentine midfielder Sergio Lopez was fined $1,200 for kissing the ball QUITO, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A football player in…
Improved climate action on food systems can help cut greenhouse emissions – WWF, UNEP
NAIROBI, Sept 2 (NNN) –– Policymakers can improve the chances of achieving climate goals and limiting global warming to 1.5oC…
Covid-19: Havana imposes curfew over surge in cases while schools reopen elsewhere in Cuba
A police officer organizes a line of people waiting to buy food amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19, in…
Pres Trump still wants US to get piece of any TikTok sale
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump repeated his demand for a piece of the action from any…
Covid-19: Swiss group Roche to launch 15-minute test
GENEVA, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Roche announced it would launch at the end of September a test…
Covid-19: UN summit to discuss post-pandemic global governance
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Niger, the current president of the UN Security Council, said it will organize a…