Americas

Fires not the only threat facing Amazon: Environmental experts

LIMA, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Raging wildfires have drawn the world’s attention to the Amazon but immolation is just one…

US: Man who stole $50 to be freed after 36 years in jail

Alvin Kennard ALABAMA (US), Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Alabama judge has ordered that a man who robbed a bakery…

US blacklists Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya: Treasury

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Friday sanctioned an Iranian oil tanker previously held for weeks by…

Caribbean: Bahamas battens down for Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian churning closer to the Bahamas ST. JOHN’S (Antigua and Barbuda), Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Residents in the Bahamas…

US Pres Trump prods General Motors over its auto plants in China

The General Motors Corporation logo in Detroit, Michigan WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump, who is engaged…

Iranian Senior Cleric Rules Out Likelihood Of Iran-U.S. Talks

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 31 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran is not “insane” to negotiate with those who break their promises, Ayatollah Ahmad…

Brazil’s burning ban takes effect as Amazon fires rage

BRASILIA, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A 60-day ban on burning inBrazil took effect Thursday after a global outcry over fires…

Mogherini Reaffirms EU’s Stance On Full Implementation Of Iran Nuclear Deal

HELSINKI, Finland, Aug 31 (NNN-IRNA) – Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,…

US to maintain 8,600 troops in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (NNN-UPI) — US President Donald Trump announced plans Thursday to maintain a presence of 8,600 troops in…

Iran open to finding ways forward on JCPOA – Zarif

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Iran will not renegotiate its part in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) but is open…