Americas

Venezuela govt seeks to change framework for talks with opposition

CARACAS, Aug 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said the government would meet with Norwegian mediators in an…

Norwegian delegation arrives in Venezuela to restart stalled dialogue -sources

CARACAS, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A delegation from the Norwegian government has come to Venezuela to restart talks between the…

Mexico pushes U.S. to designate El Paso shooting an act of terrorism

MEXICO CITY, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s government amplified its assertion that the Aug 3 mass shooting in El Paso,…

FDI in Latin America and the Caribbean up 13.2 pct in 2018, says UN body

SANTIAGO, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 13.2 percent year…

Dengue kills at least 124 people in Central America: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Authorities in Central America reported that Dengue had killed at least 124 people among…

Brazil distributes measles vaccine to contain outbreak

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil’s Ministry of Health announced that it started a massive distribution of measles…

Argentine president announces salary hikes, tax cuts after poll setback

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Mauricio Macri announced plans for salary hikes and tax cuts after voters…

Brazil: Tens of thousands of women march against Pres Bolsonaro

Tens of thousands of women took to the streets of Brazil’s capital of Brasilia on Wednesday BRASILIA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Mexico: Supreme court demands regulation on medical marijuana after long delays

MEXICO CITY, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s supreme court ordered the health ministry to issue regulation within six months on…

Iran’s President To Address At UN Meeting Next Month

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, will take part in the UN General Assembly meeting in…