Americas

Plane crash kills 4 in Colombia

BOGOTA, Feb 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least four people were killed on Wednesday when a twin-engine aircraft crashed north of…

Russia to retaliate if US abandons Open Skies treaty: diplomat

MOSCOW, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia will be forced to retaliate if the United States decides to withdraw from the…

Brazil, Paraguay sign free trade agreement for vehicle sector

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil and Paraguay signed an agreement to boost trade of autos and auto…

IMF chief sees ‘mild’ virus impact on global economy

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is too early to tell the economictoll from the Covid-19 outbreak in China, but…

US military begins adjusting presence in Africa

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States announcedan initial plan for adjusting its military presence in Africa amid concernsthe…

Covid-19: US airlines extend China flight cancellations into late April

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Airlines (UAL.O) said it will extend cancellations of all US flights to China through…

Syrian Civilian Killed In Clash Between Syrian Army, U.S. Forces

DAMASCUS, Feb 13 (NNN-SANA) – A Syrian civilian was killed Wednesday, in a clash between the Syrian army and a…

Venezuela: Opposition leader Guaido defends sanctions against Pres Maduro government

CARACAS, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido defended foreign sanctions against his country 24 hours after he…

US House panel advances bill to repeal Pres Trump’s travel ban targetting Muslims

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States House Judiciary Committee voted to advance a bill that would repeal Donald…

Philippines Says, Ending Military Pact With U.S. “In The Right Direction”

MANILA, Feb 13 (NNN-ABN) – Spokesman of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said, Manila’s move to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement…