Covid-19: Argentina’s social distancing extended until Aug 30; daily infections are above 7,000
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 17 (NNN-MER4COPRESS) — Argentina extended until Aug 30 restrictions taken against the coronavirus, President Alberto Fernandez said,…
Covid-19: Health care workers in Peru protest demanding better pay and working conditions
LIMA, Aug 17 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Health care workers in Peru held a demonstration demanding better pay and working conditions as…
Brasil: Pres Bolsonaro’s approval ratings on the rise while disapproval plunges ten points
BRASILIA, Aug 17 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro received the best approval rating of his term, boosted by his…
US needs to ratify UNCLOS if it wants to increase engagement in South China Sea issue – Law expert
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The United States would have to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea…
Another Rocket Hits Green Zone In Iraq’s Baghdad
BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (NNN-NINA) – A Katyusha rocket landed yesterday, in the heavily fortified Green Zone, in the centre of…
Covid-19: Over 30 countries’ daily cases surpass 1,000 – WHO
GENEVA, Aug 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — More than 30 countries reported a daily COVID-19 caseload over 1,000, according to a report…
Dominican Republic’s new president pledges to fight pandemic, corruption
Luis Abinader has been sworn in as the new Dominican Republic president SANTO DOMINGO, Aug 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — Luis Abinader,…
Covid-19: US cases surpass 5.4 mln – Johns Hopkins University
People wearing face masks walk on a street in Washington NEW YORK, Aug 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — The total number of…
Russia, US discuss 7-state summit on Iran
MOSCOW, Aug 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the proposal…
EU urges Turkey to halt gas hunt in east Mediterranean
BRUSSELS, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union urged Turkey to “immediately” stop exploring for gas in a disputed area…