Americas

Mexico remains firm regarding asylum for Bolivians

MEXICO CITY, Dec 28 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Mexico stands firm in its position under international law to grant asylum to…

Russia reiterates support for dialogue in Venezuela

Moscow, Dec 28 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Russia reiterated its call to support the process of dialogue in Venezuela and its…

Chilean president sign decree calls for referendum for new constitution

A protester in Santiago holds a sign calling for a ‘constitutional assembly for more democracy’  SANTIAGO, Dec 28 (NNN-Xinhua) —…

UN extends investigation of Dag Hammarskjold’s mysterious 1961 death

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United NationsGeneral Assembly on Friday approved a resolution extending the investigation into the…

Chile: Pres Pinera sparks fury with fake news claims over police abuse against protesters

Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera SANTIAGO, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera ignited a fresh wave of anger after…

US: Remains of six recovered from Hawaii helicopter crash, no sign of survivors

 The Kalalau valley in the Na Pali coast state park. The helicopter’s owner contacted the coast guard about 45 minutes…

Chicken pox outbreak forces migrant shelter to shutter in northern Mexico

Mexican officials turned an empty factory in Ciudad Juárez into a temporary shelter to hold migrants who have been arriving…

Uruguay seizes record haul of cocaine

MONTEVIDEO, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uruguayan authorities seized a record haul of 4.4 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Montevideo…

UN backs Russia on internet convention, alarming rights advocates

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations approved a Russian-led bid that aims to create a new convention…

Russia says first hypersonic missiles enter service

Vladimir Putin (5L) visited Moscow’s national defence control centre to oversee the test launch of the Avangard hypersonic missile on…