Americas

Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro hospitalized after he slipped in bathroom

BRASILIA, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized after suffering a fall at his official residence in…

Argentina approves measures aimed at ending economic crisis

A man shows Argentine pesos outside a bank in Buenos Aires’ financial district, Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina’s…

Ecuador: Not a single species affected by Galapagos fuel spill – government

QUITO, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Galapagos Islands’ unique wildlife was spared after a barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel…

US: 69-vehicle chain collision leaves 51 people injured

YORK COUNTY (Virginia, US), Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A chain collision involving 69 vehicles in the United States left 51…

Chile’s president paves way for poll on changing Constitution in wake of unrest

After a month of protests and unrest in Chile, the government agreed to hold a referendum in April 2020, allowing…

US: House speaker not ready to name team for Pres Trump Senate trial

Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — House speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she is not yet ready to name…

US, North Korea talks ‘more important than anything’, South Korea tells China

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (left) shaking hands with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of their meeting at the…

US: Boeing chief fired in bid to restore confidence following two air crashes

WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) —Boeing has fired its chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, in a bid to restore confidence in the firm after…

Saudi court sentences five to death in Khashoggi murder

RIYADH, Dec 23 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — A Saudi court has sentenced five people to death for taking part in the murder of…

Argentina appoints team for talks with creditors to renegotiate massive sovereign debt

BUENOS AIRES, Dec 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina appointed a government team to kick off talks with creditors to renegotiate about…