Americas

US allows time to wind down deals hit by fresh Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Treasury Department said it will allow for a 90-day period to wind down…

US indicts Malian over deadly 2016 attacks in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Justice Department unveiled murder and conspiracy charges Thursday against a Malian who played…

Puerto Rico: Thousands of earthquake survivors wait for relief

WASHINGTON/SAN JUAN, Jan 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Puerto Rico on Thursday over the series…

Qatari Deputy PM Meets Iraqi Leaders Over Mitigating Regional Tension

BAGHDAD, Jan 16 (NNN-QNA) – Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, discussed with…

Iran Considers “Possible” U.S. Electronic Interference, As Cause Of Downing Ukrainian Plane By “Mistake”

TEHRAN, Jan 16 (NNN-IRNA) – A possible disruption in Iran’s radar network, by U.S. electronic interference, may have caused the…

Brazil Makes Strides Towards OECD Membership: Bolsonaro

BRASILIA, Jan 16 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Brazil made significant progress, in meeting the requisites to become a member of the…

UN founding states must set example to remove threat of global war – Putin

MOSCOW, January 15 (NNN-TASS) — Five permanent members of the UN Security Council should set an example to eliminate threats…

Pres Trump impeachment trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven…

US slaps sanctions over North Korea overseas workers

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two companies for exploiting North Korean overseas labour…

Guatemalan president takes office amid political jostling and delays

 Alejandro Giammattei has assumed the office of president of Guatemala on his fourth attempt. GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…