Americas

Argentine president expresses doubt over mysterious prosecutor death

Pres Alberto Fernandez BUENOS AIRES, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said he doubts that a prosecutor who…

US places ban on Cuban defence chief

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The State Department announced it was barring Cuba’s defence chief from entering the US, citing…

Bolivia seeks to enhance ties with Spain after expelling its diplomats

Bolivia’s Foreign Minister Karen Longaric  LA PAZ, Jan 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — Bolivia’s interim government said it plans to send a…

Iran: Khamenei vows “severe revenge” for Soleimani’s killing

TEHRAN, Jan 3 (NNN-Xinhua) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday vowed “severe revenge” after the United States…

Iran declares 3 days of public mourning following assassination of top military leader

 IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani. Photo courtesy of IRNA. US President Donald Trump is reported to have ordered the attack that…

US Senate returns amid standoff over impeachment trial

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US lawmakers return to Washington Friday with President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial looming over…

US warns Turkey against ‘interference’ after Libya vote

ANKARA, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey’s parliament has approved thedeployment of troops to Libya aimed at shoring up the UN-backed…

US Pres Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander: Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump ordered the killing of Iran Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani, who…

Iraqi force says ‘US strike’ killed top Iran, Iraq commanders at Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike on Baghdad’s international airport…

Venezuela: Riot in jail leaves at least 10 inmates dead

CARACAS, Jan 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gang fighting at a jail in Venezuela leftat least 10 inmates dead, an NGO reported.…