Americas

Covid-19: Nicaragua releases 2,800 prisoners to house arrest to contain virus

MANAGUA, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaragua released more than 2,800 prisoners to house arrest to contain the spread of the…

Covid-19: Wisconsin court rules against state government’s coronavirus lockdowns

PORT WASHINGTON (Wisconsin, US). May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Residents of Wisconsin flocked to bars after the court sided with Republican…

Covid-19: US Pres Trump threatens China ties, says in no mood for Xi talks

WASHINGTON, May 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump further hardened his rhetoric towards China on Thursday, saying he no…

Covid-19: ‘Total’ lockdown for Chile capital after coronavirus spike

A man walks past a pharmacy where COVID-19 tests are conducted in Santiago SANTIAGO, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chile ordered…

Covid-19: Brazil passes France in cases to become sixth worst-hit country

Nurses wearing protective face masks lie on the ground with signs bearing the names of healthcare professionals who died from…

California prepares for more wildfires as COVID-19 challenges budget

SACRAMENTO (California, US), May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Drier weather has led California to experience 60% more wildfires so far in…

More than 100 Mexicans die of tainted alcohol as beer supply dries up: Reports

Over 100 Mexicans die of tainted alcohol as beer supply dries up MEXICO CITY, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than…

Covid-19: LatAm countries mull reopening economies amid pandemic

A man takes a cellphone photo while a truck mix of quaternary ammonium compounds and water to disinfect streets in…

Cuba rebukes US for adding it to counter-terrorism blacklist

A man wearing a face mask walks near a sign depicting Cuban late leader Fidel Castro in Havana WASHINGTON/HAVANA, May…

Covid-19: Washington mayor extends US capital’s lockdown

WASHINGTON, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington’s mayor extended the US capital’s lockdown Wednesday amid a stream of new coronavirus cases,…