TEHRAN, May 17 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, yesterday, called for a U.S. political decision on the Vienna nuclear talks, saying, Iran has already made its proposals. “If the U.S. announces its political decision, we can take an important step in this regard,” Saeed Khatibzadeh said, during his…
Cuban legislature approves new criminal code
Cuba’s National Assembly of Popular Power, the national legislature, in Havana HAVANA, May 16 (NNN-EFE) — Cuba’s unicameral legislature, the National Assembly of Popular Power (ANPP), on Sunday in an extraordinary session approved the communist island’s new Criminal Code which includes, among other things, sentences of up to three years…
Argentina preparing to become a BRICS member with support from China and Brazil
BUENOS AIRES, May 16 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina has been invited by Chinese president Xi Jinping to participate in three BRICS events taking place in the coming four weeks. The first will be a get-together of political parties, social organizations and think tanks, a second on May 20th, is a summit…
Uruguay is Paraguay’s gateway to the world, both Presidents agree
ASUNCION, May 16 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez stressed his country needed Uruguay’s help to secure a sovereign presence to have a way out to the sea so that its exports can reach the world and that Montevideo “has always been a port of exit.” Abdo made those…
Chile’s Constitutional Convention releases draft
SANTIAGO, May 16 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chile’s Constitutional Convention published the draft of the text it penned to replace the Carta Magna inherited from 1980 and which was inspired by former military dictator Augusto Pinochet. The draft consists of 499 articles and 160 pages, which will be put up for popular…
Honduran police arrest drug cartel leader wanted by US
Herlinda Bobadilla, who is known as La Chinda, is accused by officials of leading a criminal family that transports cocaine from Honduras to the US TEGUCIGALPA, May 16 (NNN-Xinhua) — Honduran police have captured Herlinda Bobadilla, leader of a drug trafficking group for whom the United States had offered a…
Update: UN Chief appalled by racist shooting in Buffalo, New York
UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (NNN-XINHUA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was appalled by Saturday’s killing of 10 people in a vile act of racist violent extremism in Buffalo, New York, his deputy spokesman said. Guterres extended his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and hoped justice…
At least 11 dead in Peru as bus crashes into ravine
LIMA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 11 people, including two children, were killed and another 34 injured after a bus crashed into a ravine in Peru,authorities said. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon when a bus overturned and rolled 100 meters down a ravine in the Ancash region…
Future king Charles heads to Canada on queen’s behalf as public opinion shows more people suggest she should retire
LONDON, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth II, with more attention than ever on his future role due to his mother’s age and failing health. Increasingly, every movement of the heir to the throne is attracting…
Brazil shooting: 2 attackers killed 4, wounded 4 outside bar
ALTAMIRA (Brazil), May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen in Brazil opened fire outside a bar in the northern city of Altamira, killing four people and wounding four others, officials said. Security camera footage from the shooting late Saturday showed a crowd of patrons sitting at tables outside the bar…
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