Americas

Deadliest metro accidents around the world since 1975

MEXICO CITY, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday when an elevated…

US stimulus helps Mexico’s remittances hit record high

MEXICO CITY, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Money sent home by Mexicans living abroad hit a record high in March, the…

Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people

Visuals on television and social media showed emergency medical crews and firefighters combing through the wreckage looking for survivors MEXICO…

Covid-19: New US cases fall for third week, deaths lowest since July

New US covid cases fall for third week, deaths lowest since July WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New cases of…

Pentagon downplays newest Afghanistan clashes

WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Pentagon downplayed Monday the impact of attacks by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan over the…

US shooting: Armed man shot after standoff outside CIA headquarters, authorities say

WASHINGTON, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Federal agents opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, during…

US economy expected to grow at fastest rate since 1980s, Fed chief says

US President Joseph R. Biden NEW YORK, May 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US economy is likely to expand by seven…

At least 17 dead, 800 injured in days-long Colombia protests

A demonstrator in Cali holds a homemade shield at a barricade to protest against a tax reform bill BOGOTA, May…

$5 billion in 18 years: US contibution to HIV fight in Tanzania

The funding for the grants comes from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) DAR ES SALAAM, May…

Covid-19: Uruguay begins gradual return to in-person education amid pandemic

MONTEVIDEO, May 4 (NNN-Xinhua) — Uruguay on Monday began the process of gradually resuming in-person classes, which have been suspended…