Americas

Chile president declares ‘state of exception’ over Mapuche conflict

Chile president declares ‘state of exception’ over Mapuche conflict SANTIAGO, Oct 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced a state…

Malaysia Maintains Stand On AUKUS

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia maintains its stand that the formation of a trilateral security pact between Australia,…

Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ at ICC

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was accused of “crimes against humanity” at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his alleged role…

IMF reaffirms ‘full confidence’ in head Georgieva

Embattled IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The IMF Executive Board reaffirmed its “full confidence” in…

Nuclear Talks Must Lead To Lifting Of Sanctions: Iran’s Parliament Speaker

TEHRAN, Oct 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The speaker of Iran’s parliament said here yesterday that, any dialogue regarding the 2015 nuclear…

US: Two dead as small plane hits houses in California

LOS ANGELES, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A small plane crashed into a residential area of a California city on Monday,…

Thousands of US hospital workers vote to strike

With strikes authorised, elected union leaders can tell workers to walk out at any time SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Humanitarian crisis in focus as Italy hosts G20 Afghan summit

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi ROME, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi host a special summit of…

US: High winds prompt PG&E to shut power to 25,000 in California as toppled power lines causes several fires

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) began shutting off power to about 25,000 customers in…

Covid-19: WHO experts back extra jab for people with weak immune systems

 GENEVA, Oct 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization’s vaccine advisers recommended people with weakened immune systems should be offered…