Switzerland agrees to represent US interests in Venezuela
GENEVA, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Switzerland said it had agreed to represent US interests in crisis-hit Venezuela, after Washington withdrew…
US VP Pence to address UN Security Council on Venezuela next week
UNITED NATIONS, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Vice President Mike Pence will address the United Nations Security Council next week on…
Nicaragua releases 50 opposition prisoners
MANAGUA, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaragua on Friday released 50 opposition prisoners held during nationwide protests against President Daniel Ortega,…
US to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organisation
WASHINGTON, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist…
US announces sanctions on Venezuela oil vessels, Cuba shippers
WASHINGTON, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Vice President Mike Pence announced sanctions on 34 vessels of Venezuela’s state oil company and…
US Pres Trump flies to border to push tough line on Mexico
WASHINGTON, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump flew Friday to visit newly built fencing on the Mexican border, even…
Brazil: Ex-pres Lula fights for freedom as he marks one year in jail
SAO PAULO, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Since entering prison a year ago,Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has…
US acknowledges civilian deaths in Somalia drone strike
WASHINGTON, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US has admitted that a woman and child were killed by an American drone…
Fossil of ancient four-legged whale found in Peru
Artist’s interpretation of Peregocetus pacificus, a four-legged whale from the middle Eocene period. LIMA, April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The fossil of…
France hosts wary G7 in shadow of US snub, Brexit and yellow vests
DINARD (France), April 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France offered a wary welcome to foreign ministers from the Group of Seven for…