Americas

US to hit Mexico with tariffs over ‘illegal migrants’

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington will impose a five percent tariff on all goods from Mexico starting June 10,…

US Sec of State Pompeo says Iran aimed at oil markets in UAE ship attacks

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Iran was trying to raise the price…

Cuban customs officials seize liquid marijuana

HAVANA, May 31 (NNN-XINHUA) — Customs officers at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana confiscated seven pots and an…

US: More Democrats call for impeachment of Pres Trump after Mueller makes statement

WASHINGTON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three more prominent US Democrats have called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, after…

Britain: No-deal Brexit warnings multiply as US Pres Trump praises PM candidate Boris Johnson

LONDON, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Britain’s finance minister warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May’s job…

Tens of thousands protest in Brazil over education cuts

BRASILIA, May 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities in Brazil…

Private border wall construction halts after New Mexico town protests

TAOS (New Mexico, US), May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US group building what it claims is the first private wall on…

Colombia’s top court orders release of ex-rebel wanted by US

BOGOTA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia’s Supreme Court ordered the “immediate release” of a former rebel leader accused of drug…

Peruvian president threatens to dissolve Congress unless anti-graft reforms passed

LIMA, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peru’s president threatened to dissolve Congress unless his anti-graft proposals are passed, raising the stakes…

Activists in Argentina launch new bid to legalize abortion

BUENOS AIRES, May 30 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Lawmakers in Argentina launched a fresh bid to legalize abortion, presenting a new bill…