Americas

Iran armed forces say all drones ‘safely returned’

TEHRAN, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran’s armed forces denied on Friday the United States had downed one of their drones,…

US to press religious freedom in North Korea: Pence

WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Vice President Mike Pence vowed on Thursday (Jul 18) to press North Korea to respect…

More Puerto Rico protests planned as governor resists calls to resign

SAN JUAN, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Massive and at times violent protests in Puerto Rico showed no sign of stopping…

Iran grain ships stuck in Brazil without fuel due to US sanctions

SAO PAULO, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Iranian vessels have been stranded for weeks at Brazilian ports, unable to head…

Canadian platform spills 3,200 gallons of oil-mix into Atlantic

54 MONTREAL, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An oil platform off the Canadian island of Newfoundland spilled nearly 3,200 gallons of…

US sanctions four Iraqis for rights abuses, corruption

WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States sanctioned two Iraqi militia leaders and two former governors for human rights…

France to lead search for European candidate to head IMF

CHANTILLY (France), July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he will lead talks on finding a…

US homeland security chief says migrant conditions improved

WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Homeland Security chief drew the wrath of Democrats when he said conditions for…

Update: Gulf tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drone

WASHINGTON, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tensions in the Gulf region mounted as US President Donald Trump said an American naval…

Turkey says defense firms face temporary losses after F-35 removal

ANKARA, July 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish defense companies may face temporary losses after a U.S. decision to remove Ankara from…