Americas

US threatens to up sanctions as Iran reportedly tries to seize tanker

WASHINGTON, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that sanctions would soon be “increased substantially,”as armed Iranian…

Majority of US vets say Afghanistan war ‘not worth fighting’: poll

WASHINGTON, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A majority of US military veterans say the nearly 18-year war in Afghanistan was “not…

President Trump highlights U.S.-Peru friendship

WASHINGTON, July 11 (NNN-ANDINA) — U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the solid friendship ties between Peru and his country, which are…

Peru President reaffirms Gov’t commitment to promoting tourism

LIMA, July 11 (NNN-ANDINA) — President Martin Vizcarra reaffirmed his administration is committed to promoting tourism, as it is an…

No need to overreact to Iran’s nuclear moves: China

VIENNA, July 11 (NNN-XINHUA) —The international community should not overreact to Iran’s recent nuclear moves because they do not incur any proliferation risks, said…

Tycoon helps Venezuelans start over in Brazil

SAO PAULO, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian tycoon Carlos Wizard Martins has never set foot in Venezuela, but the businessman…

Brazil Justice minister Moro granted a five-day leave of absence

BRASILIA, July 10 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil’s justice minister, Sérgio Moro, has been granted a leave of absence following a slew…

Cuba works on draft resolution on right to peace

HAVANA, July 10 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Cuba is pushing a draft resolution on the right to peace at the UN…

Venezuelan Return to Homeland Plan completes Flight 32 from Ecuador

QUITO, July 10 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Flight 32 of the Return to Homeland Plan, implemented by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro,…

Honduras One of Central America´s Most Violent Nations, the UN Says

TEGUCIGALPA, July 10 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Honduras, with a homicide rate of 41.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, is at the top…