Bolivia has lost 1.7 million hectares to fire: government
LA PAZ, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Wildfires raging in Bolivia’s forests and grasslands since May have destroyed 1.7 million hectares,…
Hurricane Dorian: Scale of Bahamas devastation emerges
NASSAU, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescuers have begun to reach areas of the northern Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian, with…
Former first lady of Honduras sentenced to 58 years in jail
Former first lady Rosa Elena Bonilla de Lobo arrives at a court hearing TEGUCIGALPA, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The former…
Colombian soldiers killed in ambush by drugs gang
A map showing the flow of heroin from Colombia to the US. BOGOTA, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Four soldiers have…
Palestine Rejects Washington’s Intention To Register U.S. Citizens In Jerusalem As Israelis
RAMALLAH, Palestine, Sept 5 (NNN-WAFA) – The Palestinian foreign ministry confirmed its absolute rejection of the U.S. administration’s intention, to…
Two die fighting fires in Bolivian Amazon, says president
LA PAZ, Sept 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least two people have been killed trying to stamp out fires raging in…
FARC dissidents kill mayoral candidate, 5 others in SW Colombia
BOGOTA, Sept 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Dissidents of the disbanded Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group killed mayoral candidate…
Bolivia seizes 220 tons of drugs in 8 months
LA PAZ, Sept 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Bolivian anti-narcotics forces seized 220.7 tons of drugs during 8,261 operations between January and…
Chile to invest 5 bln USD to revamp railways: president
SANTIAGO, Sept 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced a 5 billion U.S.-dollar investment plan to renovate and expand…
Brazilian government announces campaign to boost retail sales
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Brazilian government announced a 10-day campaign to boost retail sales in the…