Americas

Taliban still holding Western hostages: Spokesman

A photo combination shows kidnapped Australian Timothy Weeks (top), and American Kevin King. KABUL, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Taliban…

In swipe at US, BRICS hit out at protectionism

(From right) Presidents of Brasil – Jair Bolsonaro, Russia – Vladimir Putin, China – Xi Jinping, India’s Prime Minister Narendra…

US vaping-related deaths rise to 42, cases of illness to 2,172

ATLANTA, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US health officials on Thursday reported 2,172 confirmed and probable cases and 3 more deaths…

US urges coalition to take back Daesh detainees, boost funding

WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged members of the coalition fighting the Daesh group…

Bolivia interim president rules out Morales election bid

LA PAZ, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia’s interim president Jeanine Anezon Thursday ruled out exiled leader Evo Morales from standing…

Mexico to strengthen monitoring on Gulf coast to battle piracy

MEXICO CITY, Nov 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Mexico will reinforce military surveillance along its Gulf coast following recent incidents of piracy,…

UN chief sends personal envoy to Bolivia amid political uncertainties

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a personal envoy to Bolivia to offer UN support…

Argentine president-elect offers Bolivia’s Evo Morales asylum

Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia’s Evo Morales Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales MONTEVIDEO, Nov 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Argentina’s president-elect…

California school shooting: Santa Clarita attack leaves two dead, three injured

Aerial views of the scene show students being evacuated LOS ANGELES, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two students have been killed…

US, South Korea could scale back joint drills: Defence Secretary Esper

SEOUL, Nov 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US military exercises with South Koreacould be scaled back to aid diplomacy with the nuclear-armed…