Americas

Pres Trump says US ‘open to talk’ to Iran

WASHINGTON, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said that he is open to talks with the Iranian leadership,…

US seizes N.Korea freighter accused of violating sanctions

NEW YORK, May 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Thursday announced the seizure of a North Korean cargo ship,…

Guatemala: 7 killed in prison clash

GUATEMALA CITY, May 9 (NNN-EFE) — At least seven people were killed and a score of others wounded in a…

Cuba: Spanish gov’t, companies are key allies amid US sanctions

HAVANA, May 9 (NNN-EFE) — Cuba’s president thanked Spain’s government and Spanish companies for their continued support in the wake…

Mexico rejects lifting of ban on U.S. lawsuits against firms in Cuba

MEXICO CITY, May 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico’s government rejected a U.S. decision that allows U.S. citizens to file lawsuits against…

Bolivia Drilled 590 Wells for Drinking Water Supply

LA PAZ, May 9 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — A total of 590 wells were drilled in Bolivia from 2016 to 2018,…

Argentine gov’t declares agricultural emergency in two provinces

BUENOS AIRES, May 9 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — The Argentine government declared on Wednesday a state of agricultural emergency for the…

Brazil donates anti-rabies vaccines to Haiti

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Brazilian government announced the donation of 7,000 doses of anti-rabies vaccines to…

Peru reelected to UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)

LIMA, May 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has reelected Peru as a member of the Commission on Narcotic…

Peruvian ex-President, First Lady charged with money laundering

LIMA, May 9 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian former President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, were charged with money laundering in connection…