Americas

S. Korea’s Moon Optimistic About Inter-Korean Relations

SEOUL, Jan 14 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, said, Tuesday, that, he was optimistic about relations between South…

Brazil: Rio kicks off its 50-day Carnival celebration

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 13 (NNN-EFE) — Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s biggest such celebration, began Sunday with…

Bolivia’s Morales marks 2 months in exile

A supporter of former President Evo Morales participates in a demonstration in Cochabamba, Bolivia BUENOS AIRES, Jan 13 (NNN-EFE) —…

Mexico: Pres Lobrador vows justice in visit to town scarred by massacre

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador LA MORA (Mexico), Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s president pledged that those behind a…

Colombia says police foil attempt to assassinate FARC leader Timochenko

Colombian former FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono BOGOTA, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombian police thwarted an assassination attempt against Rodrigo…

Argentina: Pres Fernandez sets March 31 deadline to renegotiate debt, says has IMF backing

Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez BUENOS AIRES, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Alberto Fernandez said he has set a March 31…

Pentagon Confirms Death Of Two U.S. Soldiers In Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The U.S. Department of Defence, confirmed that, two U.S. soldiers died in Afghanistan on Saturday.…

Brazil opens pipeline to allow Bolivian company to sell gas

BRASILIA, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Brazilian government authorized Bolivian oil and gas company YPFB to use the Gasbol pipeline…

Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Denies Intention To Convert USD Deposits Into Lebanese Pounds

BEIRUT, Jan 13 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor, Riad Salameh, denied his reported intention to convert U.S. dollar deposits…

At least 11 dead as storms sweep through US south

WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Severe storms sweeping the southern US killed at least 11 people, authorities said, as tornadoes…