Americas

US House of Representatives pass bill that block Chinese firms from accessing US stock markets

NEW YORK, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that could close US…

Covid-19: Hospitalised patients top 100,000 for first time in US; death toll surpasses 2,700 since April

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of people being treated in US hospitals for Covid-19 topped 100,000 for the…

Canada announces plan to tax foreign digital giants from 2022

Justin Trudeau, Canada Prime Minister OTTAWA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada plans to add further tax requirements for companies providing…

Deforestation in the Amazon at highest level since 2008 in Brazil: space agency INPE

The amazon forest BRASILIA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Deforestation of rainforests in Brazil’s Amazon region has reached a 12-year high,…

UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year

The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…

Covid-19: US Pres-elect Biden urges Congress to pass robust relief plan

President-elect Joe Biden WILMINGTON (Delaware, US), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –President-elect Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly approve a “robust”…

Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections

The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…

East African Community upbeat US Pres-elect Biden will revive stalled trade talks

Textile workers make garments for the US market ARUSHA (Tanzania), Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The East African Community is optimistic…

Covid-19: Health workers, nursing home residents should get vaccines first – US panel

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities should be prioritized in the first…

Ecuador: Mayors took to the streets to reject budget cuts

QUITO, Dec 2 (NNN-TELESUR) — At least 80 mayors from several cities of Ecuador peacefully gathered in the capital Quito…