Americas

Bolivia court disqualifies ousted ex-pres Morales from running for Senate

LA PAZ, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia’s supreme electoral court disqualified exiled former president Evo Morales from running for a…

Mexico: 24 bodies uncovered in mass grave

MEXICO CITY, Feb 21 (NNN-XINHUA) — Mexican authorities havediscovered 24 decomposed bodies in a mass grave in a rural area…

Ahead of Trump’s visit, Indian city cleans the swamp

Taj Mahal NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ahead of the much-awaited visit of US President Donald Trump and First…

Colombia’s public school teachers start two-day strike

BOGOTA, Feb 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Public school teachers in Colombia launched a two-day strike on Thursday to protest violence against…

US: Pres Trump formally names Richard Grenell as acting intelligence chief

WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump formally designated Richard Grenell, US ambassador to Germany, as acting director…

Venezuela and Russia will continue cooperating despite US blockade

CARACAS, Feb 20 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — The Executive Vice-President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has stated they will consolidate the strategic…

Disqualification of MAS candidates denied in Bolivia

LA PAZ, Feb 20 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — The President of the Bolivian Electoral Court (TSE), Salvador Romero, denied that the…

Brazilian senator shot after confrontation with striking police

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian Senator Cid Gomes was shot in the chest in the northeastern Brazilian…

Mexican president says foreign investors keen to boost stake in wake of trade deal

MEXICO CITY, Feb 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — Foreign investors are looking to increase their investment in Mexico thanks to the ratification…

Palestine Slams Israeli Settlement Plans

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Feb 20 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine slammed Israel, over its intention to build thousands of new settlement units, in…