US Pres Trump says he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said he would sign a peace deal with the Taliban if…
Argentina manages a US$ 1.02bn trade surplus in January
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 23 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Argentina’s economic activity expanded in December as retail sales and manufacturing advanced, while the…
Pres Bolsonaro wants electric carmaker Telsa to open a factory in Brazil
Bolsonaro, who will visit Miami and Dallas on March 9 and 10, said on Twitter that “our extensive agenda will…
“El Menchito”, son of a powerful Mexican drug lord extradited to the US
MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The son of a powerful Mexican drug lord was extradited to the United States,…
Trump, Russia issue denials as new meddling charges hit US election
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Donald Trump and Russia both angrily dismissed US intelligence’s account that Moscow is…
Venezuela: Opposition leader Guaido calls anti-Maduro rally for March 10
CARACAS, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido called a demonstration in a bid to reignite the protest…
Thousands march in Peru in support of bull, cock fighting
Bull and cock fighting have been popular activities in Peru since the Spanish colonization LIMA, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Around…
Update: Brazil’s Carnival kicks off with political divisions front and centre
Revellers take part in the annual block party known as “Gigantes da Lira,” during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro…
Argentina, IMF say their talks on new debt agreement “fruitful”
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that progress has been made in…
Russia denies spreading coronavirus misinformation
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia has flatly denied allegations that it is spreading disinformation about the new coronavirus outbreak…