Americas

US ‘open to lifting’ South Sudan arms embargo; to seize mansion owned by former Gambian president in Washington

Armed groups in the country have been blamed for frustrating peace deals WASHINGTON, July 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US is…

US urges ISraeli PM Netanyahu to keep alive chance of Palestinian state

WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to keep alive the prospect…

Covid-19: Brazil surpasses 2 million cases: official

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil topped two million coronavirus cases on Thursday, according to official data that…

Covid-19: US travel restrictions with Canada, Mexico extended through Aug 20

Empty road at the US port of entry into Blaine of Washington State is seen at Douglas-Peace Arch border crossing…

Covid-19: US breaks record with over 77,000 cases in one day – Johns Hopkins

WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States reported a record high of more than 77,000 new cases of COVID-19…

Covid-19: Russian spies target vaccine research, says western security services

Coronavirus test kit LONDON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian spies are targeting organisations trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine in…

US senior diplomat complains Europe not doing enough in Libya

Troops loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government prepare themselves to confront rival east-based army WASHINGTON, July 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe…

Covid-19: Virus vaccine hopes raised by fresh trials

Hopes of an effective COVID-19 vaccine being developed in the near future have been raised after two separate studies showed…

COVID-19: Coronavirus spreads though Bolivia’s political elite; looms over election

LA PAZ, July 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia’s government has been rocked by the novel coronavirus, with the president and at…

US targets Russia group over Libya mines, Sudan suppression

Turkey carries out demining in the Salah al-Din area south of Tripoli in June 2020, amid allegations that a Russian…