Americas

Bolivia: Pres Morales narrowly wins first round in presidential election, faces run-off

LA PAZ, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Evo Morales, seeking a controversialfourth term, led Bolivia’s presidential election race Sunday but faces…

Update: Chile extends state of emergency as unrest death toll hits seven

SANTIAGO, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five people died Sunday when a garment factory was torched by looters near Chile’s capital…

Chilean president reverses public transport fare hike that sparked protests

SANTIAGO, Oct 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean president Sebastian Pinera announced he would reverse public transport fare hikes which had caused…

Cuban President To Visit Three European Countries, Attend NAM Summit

HAVANA, Oct 20 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, will visit three European countries and attend the 18th Non-Aligned…

41 Subway Stations Damaged During Protests In Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct 20 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – A total of 41 subway stations were damaged and at least 308 people…

Jordan King Reiterates Two-State Solution As Sole Way To Resolve Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

AMMAN, Oct 20 (NNN-PETRA) – King Abdullah II of Jordan, met on Saturday, with a U.S. delegation, stressing the need…

Syrian Army Captures Previous U.S. Base In Hasakah

DAMASCUS, Oct 20 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army, on Saturday, captured a previous U.S.-run base in the northeastern province of…

Argentina’s opposition confirms and displays a unified front in a massive rally

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 19 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — With less than ten days for the Argentine presidential election, the catch-all Peronist movement…

Bolivia votes on Sunday, but Morales 13-year in office seems to have lost its magic

LA PAZ, Oct 19 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Bolivia’s Evo Morales will seek a controversial fourth term as president on Sunday when…

US ground troops will not enforce Syria safe zone – defense secretary

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that no U.S. troops…