Argentina extends debt talks until Aug 4: official

BUENOS AIRES, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina will present a new offer to restructure its debt on Monday and has extended its deadline for creditors to agree until Aug 4, the economy ministry announced. President Alberto Fernandez had stated earlier that the term was to be extended until the end…

US shooting: 2 killed, 8 hurt in South Carolina nightclub shooting

GREENVILLE (South Carolina, US), July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people were killed and eight wounded Sunday in a shooting at a nightclub in South Carolina, according to media reports. A Greenville County Sheriff’s Office deputy driving in the area just before 2 a.m. local time noticed a “disturbance” at the…

Peru Reports Over 299,000 COVID-19 Cases

LIMA, July 5 (NNN-ANDINA) – Peru reported 3,481 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the national tally to 299,080, said the Health Ministry on Saturday. The death toll from COVID-19 in the country climbed to 10,412, said the ministry, adding that, a total of 11,273 hospital admissions…

Iran Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Over Sanctions Amid COVID-19 Fight

TEHRAN, July 5 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran has filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice, against the United States, over effects of sanctions on Iran’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Leila Joneidi, Iran’s presidential aide for legal affairs, said on Saturday. The continuous U.S. sanctions against Iran, at the…

Chicago Cancels Independence Day Celebrations To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19

CHICAGO, July 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chicago is a little quiet during this year’s Independence Day holiday, as the local government has cancelled the fireworks displays at Navy Pier and most of the surrounding suburbs, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With some 40 states in the United States reporting resurgence…

North Korea says no need to sit down with US for talks

SEOUL, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — North Korea does not feel the need to have talks with the United States, which would be nothing more than “a political tool” for Washington, a senior North Korean diplomat said on Saturday, ahead of a US envoy’s visit to South Korea. Vice Foreign Minister Choe…

Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong over China security law

“We’re extremely concerned about the situation in Hong Kong,” PM Justin Trudeau said OTTAWA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong to protest the tough new national security law China has enacted in the financial hub. Canada is also halting exports of sensitive military gear…

Cuba stirs to life without tourists and amid scarcity

A state taxi employee collects money from passengers before its departure, amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease HAVANA, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Cuban capital stirred to life after more than three months of lockdown but there were no signs of tourists on Havana’s quiet streets while…

US sends carriers to South China Sea during Chinese drills

WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two United States aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, the US navy said, as China also carried out military drills that have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring states. China and the United States have accused each…

Turkish President Denounces Criticism Over Changing Hagia Sophia Into Mosque

ISTANBUL, July 4 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, denounced international criticism over Turkey’s intention to convert Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque. “The accusations against our country on the Hagia Sophia mean a direct attack on our sovereignty rights,” Erdogan said, at the opening ceremony of…
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