Update: Brazil’s Carnival kicks off with political divisions front and centre
Revellers take part in the annual block party known as “Gigantes da Lira,” during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro…
Argentina, IMF say their talks on new debt agreement “fruitful”
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that progress has been made in…
Russia denies spreading coronavirus misinformation
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia has flatly denied allegations that it is spreading disinformation about the new coronavirus outbreak…
Brazil: Sao Paulo Carnival pays tribute to history, cultural diversity
A member of the samba school “Barroca Zona Sul” takes part in the carnival parade in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO,…
At least 7 dead in Ecuador traffic accident
QUITO, Feb 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least seven people were killed and more than 30 injured in a traffic accident…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on Feb 29
WASHINGTON/KABUL, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave…
Number of US troops wounded in Iran attack now at 110: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of US troops who sustained traumatic brain injury when Iran launched missiles at…
Cuba, Russia hail bilateral ties
HAVANA, Feb 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Raul Castro…
Teachers’ Strike Puts Over Two Million Kids Out Of School In Canada
TORONTO, Feb 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Major teachers’ unions in the Canadian province of Ontario, went on strike on Friday (yesterday),…
People Rally To Support Palestinians Against U.S. Peace Plan In Rabat, Morocco
RABAT, Feb 22 (NNN-MAP) – Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Morocco and Tunisia, to protest against a new…