Brazil: Outbreak of leptospirosis in flooded areas; health authorities warning
BRASILIA, May 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The first four deaths from the waterborne bacterial disease, leptospirosis, have been reported in the…
Argentina: Over 488,000 dengue cases reported in first 5 months; 343 deaths
BUENOS AIRES, May 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Argentina has detected over 488,000 cases of dengue during the first five months this…
World’s island states meet to confront climate, fiscal challenges
UNITED NATIONS, May 27 (NNN=AGENCIES) — Extremely vulnerable to climate change, not rich enough to stop it on their own,…
40 More Palestinians Killed In Israeli Bombing On Camp In Rafah Overnight
GAZA, May 27 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 40 more Palestinian civilians were killed, including women and children, and some others…
WHO seeks US$7b with fund-raising revamp
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus GENEVA, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization launched Sunday a new financing…
4 killed in Peru train-bus collision
LIMA, May 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least four people were killed and 36 others injured when a freight train collided…
US: Tornadoes kill 13 in trail of destruction across three states
A building destroyed in Denton, Texas HOUSTON (Texas, US), May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 13 people have been killed…
Kenya gets mandate from US and EU to help fight piracy
European Union Ambassador Henriette Geiger NAIROBI, May 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and the European Union (EU) have intensified…
Peru’s Government recognized internationally for sustainable bond issuance
LIMA, May 27 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Peruvian Government has been awarded the prestigious “The Just Transition Trailblazer Award” at the 9th…
Colombia, ELN guerillas reach first agreement in peace talks
CARACAS, May 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s government and the ELN guerrilla group on Saturday signed the first agreement of their…