Americas

US: Researchers captures huge python in Florida using tracking devices

MIAMI, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– Researchers in Florida using a new approach to combating a destructive invasion by enormous pythons…

US urges ‘immediate halt’ to military offensive by Libya’s Haftar: Sec of State Pompeo

WASHINGTON, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is “deeply concerned” by fighting near Libya’s capital Tripoli and is seeking…

US Homeland Security chief Nielsen out as border crossings surge

WASHINGTON, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump announced the departure of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, underscoring his intent…

Argentina combats violence in football: 128 hooligans banned from stadiums during four years

BUENOS AIRES, April 7 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — More than 100 members of Boca Junior’s ‘barra bravas’ – among them hooligan leaders Rafael Di…

Heavy rains with flash floods in northeast Brazil and in Paraguay

BRASILIA, April 7 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Civil defense officials have reported that heavy rains in northeastern Brazil have killed at least…

Honduras: Thousands protest demanding resignation of Pres Hernandez

TEGUCIGALPA, April 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of people marched through the streets of the Honduran capital demanding the resignation of President…

US-China talks end, ‘significant work’ remains – negotiators

WASHINGTON, April 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up their latest round of trade talks on Friday and…

Bridge Collapse Leaves Several Missing In Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 7 (NNN-XINHUA) —A bridge partially collapsed and fell into a river in Para state in northern Brazil in the early…

Brazil: Indigenous war averted through FUNAI efforts

Relatives travelled with anthropologists to locate missing 34 Korubo members. BRASILIA, April 7 (NNN-TELESUR) — Brazil’s Fundação Nacional do Índio…

Colombia: Indigenous Minga scores initial deal with government

A meeting of Colombian indigenous peoples and farmers in Cauca valley BOGOTA, April 7 (NNN-TELESUR) — The Regional Indigenous Council of…