Americas

Bus accident in Bolivia kills 5

LA PAZ, Aug 21 (NNN-Xinhua) — A bus crash on a roadway in western Bolivia left five people dead and…

Cuba sees surge in foreign tourists, hopes for more Russians

            HAVANA, Aug  21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of foreign tourists visiting Cuba so far this year is…

Paraguay’s VP has a change of mind: will not resign

ASUNCION, Aug 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — After announcing last week that he would resign, Paraguayan Vice President Hugo Velazquez conveyed to…

Monkeypox spreading fast, reaches 37 cases in Bolivia

LA PAZ, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Monkeypox infections have soared in Bolivia at an average of two daily infections for…

Chilean lawmakers to be tested for drug consumption

SANTIAGO, Aug 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chile’s Lower House passed an internal regulation whereby Deputies will have to submit a hair…

Argentine President calls for an end to Venezuela, Cuba blockades

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentine Pres Alberto Fernández called for an “end” to blockades against Cuba and Venezuela…

Peruvian forces hit Shining Path rebels, many killed

LIMA, Aug 20 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Peruvian regular forces gunned down between 10 and 15 members of the Shining Path rebel…

Armed men storm Haiti hospital, execute patient: MSF

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Armed men broke into a hospital in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince and seized a patient…

Tobacco, alcohol are main causes of cancer worldwide: Study

Smoking continues to be the leading risk factor for cancer globally PARIS, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nearly half of cancers…

Flash flood warning issued for drought-hit western US

LOS ANGELES, Aug 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Drought-stricken parts of the western United States were warned to be on alert for…