Americas

Egyptian-American hunger striker dies in Egypt prison: US

Moustafa Kassem WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has confirmed the death of an Egyptian-American, Moustafa Kassem, who…

Turkish Police Detain 115 Soldiers Over 2016 Failed Coup

ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish police, on Tuesday, detained 115 soldiers across the country, over their suspected links to…

Canada: PM Trudeau cites US ratcheting up tensions with Iran in plane’s downing

OTTAWA, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Victims of an Iran-downed jetliner would still be alive if not for a recent escalation…

Israel Launches Airstrikes On Syrian Air Base In Homs

DAMASCUS, Jan 15 (NNN-SANA) – Israel launched airstrikes on the T-4 air base, in the central Syrian province of Homs,…

Iranian President Urges Regional Countries To Expel U.S. Troops

TEHRAN, Jan 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said that, regional countries should drive the United States military forces,…

Israel Seeks To Increase Settlers’ Number In West Bank To One Million

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Jan 14 (NNN-MA’AN) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, said that, Israel is seeking to increase the number…

Guatemala’s President-Elect Denounces Death Threats

GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 14 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Guatemala’s president-elect, Alejandro Giammattei, on Monday, said, criminal groups have threatened to kill…

S. Korea’s Moon Optimistic About Inter-Korean Relations

SEOUL, Jan 14 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, said, Tuesday, that, he was optimistic about relations between South…

Brazil: Rio kicks off its 50-day Carnival celebration

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 13 (NNN-EFE) — Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s biggest such celebration, began Sunday with…

Bolivia’s Morales marks 2 months in exile

A supporter of former President Evo Morales participates in a demonstration in Cochabamba, Bolivia BUENOS AIRES, Jan 13 (NNN-EFE) —…