Americas

US: Pres Trump launches new Pentagon command for space warfare

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump launched a new Pentagon command dedicated to warfare in space Thursday, as…

Britain, France, Germany to hold Iran talks

HELSINKI, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain, France and Germany will hold talks Friday on how to preserve the beleaguered Iran…

Nigeria reduces fees for US citizens amid visa row

ABUJA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Nigeria government has conceded to pressure by the US to reduce visa charges for…

Turkey: Pres Erdogan eyes Russian fighter jets amid US standoff

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested his country may buy Russian-made Su-35 and Su-57 fighter…

Trump admin tightens citizenship rules for children of US military abroad

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Children born to U.S. citizens stationed abroad as government employees or members of the U.S.…

Colombia President vows to hunt down rebels

President Iván Duque BOGOTA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s president has vowed to hunt down Farc rebel commanders who have…

Chile integrates 120 ecological buses into public transport

SANTIAGO, Aug 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Santiago’s public transport system is integrating a fleet of 120 ecological buses, said Chilean Minister of Transportation and Communications Gloria…

Brazil’s population surpasses 210 million

BRASILIA, Aug 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil’s population reached 210.1 million in July, up by 0.79 percent from 2018, the country’s…

Australian police seize record 755 kg drugs in frozen cow hides

SYDNEY, Aug 30 (NNN-XINHUA) —Authorities in Australia have seized a record 755 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ice) uncovered inside a shipment of raw animal…

Brazil bans burning for two months to defuse Amazon crisis

BRASILIA, Aug 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President JairBolsonaro signed a decree to ban burning throughout the country fortwo months, government…