Americas

US, Taliban agree 7-day reduction in violence in Afghanistan

BRUSSELS, Feb 14 (NNN-TELESUR) — United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that they’ve secured a seven-day reduction in…

US Pres Trump asks $3.8 billion from military for Mexico border wall

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (NNN-TELESUR) — The US Defense Department asked Congress to reprogram more than $3.8 billion from funding for…

IMF due in Argentina for debt restructuring talks

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Recession-hit Argentina opens talks this week with a team from the International Monetary Fund,…

Pres Trump brushes aside Philippines’ decision to end military pact with US

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump brushed aside the decision of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to end a decades-old…

Immigration across US-Mexico border plunges 74.5 pct in 9 months

Central American migrants carrying a homemade US flag walking in Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico MEXICO CITY, Feb 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — Immigration…

Plane crash kills 4 in Colombia

BOGOTA, Feb 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least four people were killed on Wednesday when a twin-engine aircraft crashed north of…

Russia to retaliate if US abandons Open Skies treaty: diplomat

MOSCOW, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia will be forced to retaliate if the United States decides to withdraw from the…

Brazil, Paraguay sign free trade agreement for vehicle sector

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil and Paraguay signed an agreement to boost trade of autos and auto…

IMF chief sees ‘mild’ virus impact on global economy

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is too early to tell the economictoll from the Covid-19 outbreak in China, but…

US military begins adjusting presence in Africa

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States announcedan initial plan for adjusting its military presence in Africa amid concernsthe…