Americas

Brazil forecasts 2019 harvest to be second largest in history

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil’s agricultural harvest is forecast to be 231.5 million tons for 2019, up…

US Sec of State Pompeo, Brazilian FM talk over phone on ties, Venezuela

WASHINGTON, May 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday held phone conversations with his Brazilian counterpart…

Chinese vice premier arrives in Washington for 11th round of China-U.S. trade consultations

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He WASHINGTON, May 10 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Liu He arrived in Washington on Thursday…

Pregnancy-related deaths on the rise among black community in the US

ATLANTA, May 10 (NNN-XINHUA) — Pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise in the United States, especially among black women, according…

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,…