Americas

Mexico returns ancient bronze sculpture to Nigeria

MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico has returned an ancient bronze sculpture to Nigeria after thwarting an attempt to…

WHO says Covid-19 at ‘decisive point’ as world battles spread

GENEVA, Feb 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization declared that the new coronavirus epidemic was at a “decisive point”…

US Trade Show begins to promote economic ties with Bangladesh

DHAKA, Feb 28 (NNN-BSS) — A three-day ‘US Trade Show’ began here showcasing high quality, cutting-edge American products and services…

Pres Trump appoints VP Pence to oversee US response to COVID-19 outbreak

Vice President Mike Pence speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a news conference about the coronavirus WASHINGTON, Feb 27…

Five Latin American countries planning to issue green bonds

BOGOTA (Colombia), Feb 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — At least five Latin American governments and several companies are considering debt sales to…

Argentina forensic anthropology team nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

The EAAF team was involved in the identification of Argentine soldiers remains buried in the Falkland Islands BUENOS AIRES, Feb…

Mexico’s central bank downgrades 2020, 2021 growth forecasts

MEXICO CITY, Feb 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — The central bank of Mexico (Banxico) on Wednesday downgraded its growth forecasts for 2020…

Another mass shooting in US: Pres Trump says five dead

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A sacked employee opened fire at the Milwaukee campus of a big brewing company Wednesday…

US Supreme Court open to more damages against Sudan over 1998 embassy bombings

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The U.S. Supreme Court appeared open to reinstating $4.3 billion in punitive damages against Sudan…

Covid-19: Pres Trump defends US administration’s coronavirus response

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump defended his administration’s response to the novel coronavirus, lashing the media…