US and Russia trade barbs at UN over ‘new arms race’
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia and the UStraded accusations at the United Nations of risking a new arms…
Brazil tightens controls over money laundering and illicit financial activities
BRASILIA, Aug 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The Brazilian government issued a decree moving the Financial Activities Control Board (Coaf), which monitors…
Argentine presidential candidate Fernandez favors the Mexico/Uruguay position in the Venezuela conflict
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez said that if he wins the October election he…
Tourism to Cuba plunges after Trump’s tightening of travel ban – data
The cruise ship MS Empress of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, as it leaves the bay of Havana,…
Mexico partners Ghana to increase yields in corn production
ACCRA, Aug 22 (NNN-GNA) — Ghana is set to make giant strides in agricultural production following enhanced partnership between Mexico…
US, Mexico reach deal to end tomato tariffs
MEXICO CITY, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Mexico said they have reached a deal to end US…
US announces US$5 million reward for information about indentification or location of Daesh leaders
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Under its Rewards for Justice Programme, the United States Department today (Wednesday) announced that it…
Sec of State Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Pres Trump cancels visit
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has praised Denmark amid a public row over Greenland…
US: Pentagon axes troubled $1 bn contract for missile defense
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it is terminating a troubled billion-dollar program to develop a…
Bolivia: Pres Evo Morales says opposition protests branded a ‘failure’
LA PAZ, Aug 22 (NNN-TELESUR) — Bolivia’s opposition had planned to block all major roads in every region of the…