Chilean president ratifies support for Argentina claims in the Falklands’ dispute

SANTIAGO, Jan 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Chilean President Sebastián Piñera ratified his administration’s support for “Argentina’s sovereignty claims over the Falklands/Malvinas and other South Atlantic islands,” and called for Argentina and UK to resume talks to find a peaceful solution to the controversy in the framework of UN resolutions on the…

Europe calls on Venezuela for broad talks and new elections, warns of more sanctions

BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The European Union called for broad political talks in Venezuela to set up new elections and warned that it stands ready to slap sanctions on more senior Venezuelan officials in the country if they undermine democracy or take part in human rights violations. EU foreign…

Russia resumes regular air service with Vietnam, India, Finland and Qatar

MOSCOW, Jan 27 (NNN-TASS) — Starting from Wednesday, Russia resumes regular air service with Vietnam, India, Finland and Qatar, suspended last year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made in mid-January by the novel coronavirus crisis center. The center authorized flights to Vietnam (Moscow-Hanoi, twice a week),…

Israel’s Army Chief Warns U.S. Against Rejoining Iran Nuclear Deal

JERUSALEM, Jan 27 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli military chief, Aviv Kochavi, warned the United States against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, arguing that it might enable Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Speaking in an online conference, held by the Institute for National Security Studies, an Israeli security think tank, Kochavi…

Argentine President arrives in Chile on two-day official visit

SANTIAGO, Jan 27 (NNN-TELESUR) — The president of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, arrived Tuesday in Chile on a two-day state visit, in which he met with his colleague Sebastián Piñera, to deepen bilateral ties. The trip to Chile includes a meeting between Fernández and Piñera, and a visit to the legislative…

Pres Maduro invites international organizations to witness Venezuela’s governor elections

CARACAS, Jan 27 (NNN-TELESUR) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro invited the European Union to observe the governor’s elections in 2021. During a meeting with the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), the president reiterated that all international organizations are invited to witness Venezuelan democracy. Maduro foresees a victory of his party…

Femicides: Nicaragua approves life imprisonment as Mexico reports increase in cases

MANAGUA/MEXICO CITY, Jan 27 (NNN-TELESUR) — Nicaragua approved life imprisonment for misogynists who rape and murder a woman in front of the victim’s children. Life imprisonment “will not be retroactive. It will apply to those who commit grave crimes against girls or women as of Monday,” said criminal law expert…

Puerto Rico declares state of emergency over violence against women

The declaration also offers protection to gay and transgender people SAN JUAN, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi declared a state of emergency over the island’s gender violence crisis, a measure local groups have demanded from the government for years.The executive order—which allocates public resources to address…

Foreign Ministers Of S. Korea, U.S. Hold Phone Talks

SEOUL, Jan 27 (NNN-YONHAP) – Foreign ministers of South Korea and the United States, held phone talks to discuss issues of mutual interest, including the Korean Peninsula issue and other regional, global matters, Seoul’s foreign ministry said today. South Korean Foreign Minister, Kang Kyung-wha, talked over the phone with U.S.…

$439 mn pledged for peace fund, far short of goal: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Over three dozen nations have pledged or contributed over $439 million to help secure peace in conflict-stricken states, the United Nations said, a sum that falls far short of the hoped-for $1.5 billion. Member states met via videoconference, committing to “the importance of investing…
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