Americas

Curfew lifted in Ecuador after deal between gov’t, protesters

QUITO, Oct 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — The curfew on Ecuador’s capital Quito was lifted on Monday after an agreement reached between…

EU approves sanctions framework for Nicaragua

LUXEMBOURG, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Union adopted a sanctions framework for Nicaragua over human rights abuses and repression in…

Lebanese President Slams Israel’s Policies Of Contradicting Int’l Laws

BEIRUT, Oct 15 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, slammed Israeli policies of contradicting all international laws, treaties and customs,…

US slaps sanctions on Turkey as Syrian government returns to north

WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States slapped sanctions on Turkey Tuesday as it demanded an end to its…

Iran Ready For Nuclear Talks If U.S. Lifts Sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, said that, Iran is ready to restart nuclear talks with powers,…

14 police killed in attack in western Mexico: officials

MEXICO CITY, Oct 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen killed 14 police Monday in an attack in the state of Michoacan, in…

5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits 147 Km WSW Of Bengkulu, Indonesia: USGS

NEW YORK, Oct 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted 147 km WSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia, at 22:23 GMT on…

Iran Says Mideast Safer Without U.S.

TEHRAN, Iran, Oct 15 (NNN-IRNA) – A senior Iranian security official, said on Monday that, the Middle East would be…

Update1: Ecuador’s Moreno agrees to replace fuel subsidy cuts with new law

QUITO, Oct 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno said he struck a deal with indigenous leaders who have mobilised…

FIFPro calls for halt to women’s football tournament in Quito amid Ecuador unrest

Protests began on Oct 3 after the government cut fuel subsidies QUITO, Oct 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global footballers’ union FIFPro called…