Americas

US presses Sudan for reparations to terror victims

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States warned Sudan that payment of reparations for victims of terrorism is a…

Bolivia arrests ex-minister under Morales for corruption: prosecutor

LA PAZ, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia arrested a powerful ex-minister under former president Evo Morales on suspicion of corruption,…

Brazil: Deforestation in Amazon up 85 percent in 2019

Amazon forest BRASILIA, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil soared 85 percent in 2019,…

US: Schoolchildren treated for skin irritation after plane dumps fuel over school in emergency landing

A Delta Airlines flight reportedly had to return to the airport shortly after takeoff LOS ANGELES, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

Egyptian-American hunger striker dies in Egypt prison: US

Moustafa Kassem WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has confirmed the death of an Egyptian-American, Moustafa Kassem, who…

Turkish Police Detain 115 Soldiers Over 2016 Failed Coup

ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish police, on Tuesday, detained 115 soldiers across the country, over their suspected links to…

Canada: PM Trudeau cites US ratcheting up tensions with Iran in plane’s downing

OTTAWA, Jan 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Victims of an Iran-downed jetliner would still be alive if not for a recent escalation…

Israel Launches Airstrikes On Syrian Air Base In Homs

DAMASCUS, Jan 15 (NNN-SANA) – Israel launched airstrikes on the T-4 air base, in the central Syrian province of Homs,…

Iranian President Urges Regional Countries To Expel U.S. Troops

TEHRAN, Jan 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said that, regional countries should drive the United States military forces,…

Israel Seeks To Increase Settlers’ Number In West Bank To One Million

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Jan 14 (NNN-MA’AN) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammed Ishtaye, said that, Israel is seeking to increase the number…