Americas

Florida lawmakers approve bill allowing teachers to be armed

A memorial for the 17 people killed in a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida…

Rights groups sue over US decision to hold asylum seekers without bond

WASHINGTON, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Immigrant rights groups asked a US court to reverse a Trump administration decision that allows asylum…

US expects China to add international military bases

WASHINGTON, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Defence Department expects China to add military bases around the world to protect…

Uruguayan beauty queen found dead in Mexico hotel room

MEXICO CITY, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Uruguayan beauty queen whorepresented her country at the Miss Universe and Miss World…

Sexual assault increased in US military in 2018: report

WASHINGTON, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Acting Defense Secretary PatrickShanahan called for tougher action against sexual assault in the US militaryafter…

Baby dead, 3 missing after raft capsizes on US-Mexico border

WASHINGTON, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A baby boy died after plunging into the fast-moving waters of the Rio Grande River…

US: Mideast plan won’t say ‘two states’, but will be acceptable to Palestinians – Kushner

WASHINGTON, May 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Jared Kushner revealed new contours of the upcoming US peace plan for the Middle East,…

Bangladesh-US agree to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

DHAKA, May 3 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh and the US agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation as seventh security dialogue concluded in…

Maduro Urges the Armed Forces to Defend Democracy and Peace

CARACAS, May 3 (NNN-Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday called on the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) to…

US to Fully Apply Helms-Burton Act Against Cuba From Today

President Miguel Diaz-Canel (L) and Communist Party First Secretary Raul Castro (R) watch Labor Day parade in Havana, Cuba May…