Americas

Covid-19: ‘Sustained boom’ in cases straining hospitals in Americas – WHO

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization warned that hospital resources in parts of North and South America…

‘Like a military base’: Washington locks down during Pres Biden inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Instead of cheering masses, Joe Biden’s welcome to the White House on Wednesday was miles…

Pres Biden signs sweeping executive orders to undo Trump policies on climate change, pandemic

President Joe Biden signs his first executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday WASHINGTON, Jan…

Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US president

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on…

Syria Demands Immediate Withdrawal Of U.S. Forces

DAMASCUS, Jan 21 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry yesterday demanded the “immediate and unconditional withdrawal” of U.S. forces from…

Trump leaves White House for the last time as US president

President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan 20.…

World leaders welcome US transfer of power to Biden

The Capitol building is surrounded by American flags on the National Mall PARIS, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several world leaders…

Outgoing Pres Trump pardons 73 people, including ex-aide Bannon, on last day

Steve Bannon WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Wednesday granted pardon to 73 people, including…

Covid-19: Venezuelan donated oxygen arrives in Manaus, Brazil

MANAUS (Brazil), Jan 20 (NNN-TELESUR) — Authorities confirm the arrival of five trucks with oxygen in the capital of the…

Covid-19: UK strain detected in at least 60 countries – WHO

GENEVA, Jan 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries, the World Health…