Mexico: Cave of relics found under Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza

Pre-columbian artifacts in a cave at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza MEXICO CITY, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Archaeologists have discovered a cave filled with hundreds of artifacts beneath the ruins of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, the lead researcher on the project said, calling the find “incredible”. The…

Hero’s welcome as opposition leader Guaido returns to Venezuela

CARACAS, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido received a hero’s welcome from thousands of flag-waving supporters chanting “Yes, you can!” as he returned to Caracas, defying the threat of arrest from embattled President Nicolas Maduro’s government. “We know the risks we face, that’s never stopped us. The regime,…

Russia suspends INF arms treaty with US

MOSCOW, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Vladimir Putin officially suspended Russia’s participation in a key Cold War-era arms treaty, after the US first moved to ditch the INF deal. Putin “signed a decree regarding the suspension of Russia’s participation in the agreement between the USSR and the US,” the Kremlin…

Mexico border wall: US Senate set to reject Pres Trump’s emergency declaration

WASHINGTON, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Republican-led US Senate is set to reject the national emergency Donald Trump declared to build his Mexico border wall, likely forcing the US president’s first veto, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. The House of Representatives, which is controlled by Democrats, passed the so-called resolution…

US restores mission status of ‘valuable partner’ EU

BRUSSELS, March 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United States said it hasrestored the EU’s mission in Washington to its former status, calling thebloc one of “its most valuable partners” as their troubled trade talks areset to resume. The US State Department lowered the European Union mission’s diplomaticstatus from member state to…

Hero’s welcome as opposition leader Guaido returns to Venezuela

Venezuelan Congress President Juan Guaido, an opposition leader who declared himself interim president, speaks during a rally in Caracas demanding the resignation of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Photo courtesy Juan Guaido Twitter CARACAS, March 5, 2019 (NNN -TELESUR) – Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido arrived in Caracas without obstacles after…

US to end military drills with S.Korea to save money, says Trump

US soldiers take part in the annual Best Warrior competition at the Camp Casey US military base in Dongducheon, South Korea, 10 April 2018. Photo: Ryu Seung-Il/ZUMA Wire/dpa WASHINGTON, March 4 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — The reason for the conclusion of US-South Korea annual large-scale military drills is to save money, Anadolu…

US ends annual military drills with S.Korea to save money: Trump

WASHINGTON, March 4 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — The reason for the conclusion of US-South Korea annual large-scale military drills is to save money, Anadolu Agency reported President Donald Trump as saying on Sunday.  “The reason I do not want military drills with South Korea is to save hundreds of millions of dollars…

Opposition leader Guaido calls for mass protests ahead of return to Venezuela

CARACAS, March 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido called for mass protests across the country against President Nicolas Maduro on Monday as he announced his return after a week touring Latin American allies. “I’m announcing my return to the country. I am calling on the Venezuelan people to…

US Palestinian mission to merge with Israel embassy on Monday

WASHINGTON, March 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US consulate in Jerusalem, which serves Palestinians, will be absorbed into the new US Embassy to Israel on Monday, the State Department said, a planned merger that has angered Palestinian leadership. The decision to create a single diplomatic mission in Jerusalem was announced last October by Secretary…
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