Mexico shooting: Two suspected gang members killed in beach shooting near Cancun resort

Tourists in the Cancun resort area of Mexico were forced to take cover after a shootout between two rival gangs MEXICO CITY, Nov 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two suspected drug gang members were shot dead in a beachfront clash between rival groups near the Mexican resort of Cancun, authorities said, a…

Covid-19: ‘Grave concern’ in Europe as German cases soar

Relaxed protective measures like mask-wearing may have contributed to soaring cases in countries like Germany FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization expressed “grave concern” Thursday over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.    “We are,…

Death toll in Nigeria high-rise collapse rises to 36

The death toll from the collapse of a high-rise building in an upscale area of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos has risen to 36, the emergency services said LAGOS, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from the collapse of a high-rise building in an upscale area of Nigeria’s commercial capital…

Election campaign ends in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nov 4 (NNN-TELESUR) — Nicaragua closed its electoral campaign period four days before the elections, which started last Sept 25 as political parties attempt to win votes for the legislative, presidential and vice-presidential positions. Nearly 4.5 million citizens are eligible to vote on Nov 7. The participants in this…

Venezuela and the ICC sign an Agreement of Understanding

CARACAS, Nov 4 (NNN-TELESUR) — The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, signed Wednesday an agreement of understanding with the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim A.A. Khan QC, which will facilitate cooperation and mutual assistance. “We have reached an agreement that is self-explanatory; it is an agreement that expresses…

Argentine VP Cristina Kirchner to undergo surgery

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 4 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will be operated Thursday at the Otamendi Sanatorium in Buenos Aires, it was announced. Medical sources have explained it will be a preventive hysterectomy, which will require the patient to stay hospitalized between three and five days…

Bolivia sacks newly-appointed ambassador to Paraguay over controversial video

LA PAZ, Nov 4 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Bolivia had to sack its Ambassador in Asunción Mario Cronenbold over a controversial TikTok video which resulted in the diplomat being declared “persona non grata” by the Paraguayan Lower House for what was described as a “pseudo xenophobic joke” The Bolivian Government of President…

Venezuelan aircraft banned in the US carries former Bolivian President Morales to Buenos Aires

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 4 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Former Bolivian President Evo Morales landed in Buenos Aires aboard a Venezuela-registered aircraft blacklisted by the United States Treasury Department. Morales flew to the Argentine capital to take part in the launch of a book depicting his last days in power and for which…

Covid-19: Los Angeles mayor tests positive while attending UN climate conference in Glasgow

Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday while attending the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, an event that has drawn world leaders and tens of thousands of other people from around the world. “He…

Military coup: Saudis, UAE join US, UK in urging restoration of Sudan govt

Sudanese anti-coup protesters attend a gathering in the capital Khartoum’s twin city of Omdurman, to express their support for the country’s democratic transition which a military takeover and deadly crackdown derailed WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which enjoy close ties with Sudan’s military,…