Americas

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…

Brazil: Sao Paulo Carnival pays tribute to history, cultural diversity

A member of the samba school “Barroca Zona Sul” takes part in the carnival parade in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO,…

At least 7 dead in Ecuador traffic accident

QUITO, Feb 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least seven people were killed and more than 30 injured in a traffic accident…

US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on Feb 29

WASHINGTON/KABUL, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave…

Number of US troops wounded in Iran attack now at 110: Pentagon

WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of US troops who sustained traumatic brain injury when Iran launched missiles at…