Palestine Slams Israeli Settlement Plans

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Feb 20 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestine slammed Israel, over its intention to build thousands of new settlement units, in the north of East Jerusalem. Member of Palestine Liberation Organisation, Saleh Raafat, said, the international community’s silence, over Israel’s settlement expansion, will also lead to the end of the two-state…

Mexico arrests suspects in killing of 7-year-old girl

The coffin of seven-year-old Fatima Cecilia Aldrighett is seen during her funeral in Mexico City MEXICO CITY, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexican law enforcement has arrested suspects in the killing of a seven-year-old girl whose murder rocked the capital with protests, Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum wrote in a post…

Brazil: State-owned Petrobras hits record profit in 2019

BRASILIA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian oil giant Petrobras said it made a record net profit last year, shaking off the lingering effects of a massive corruption scandal. The state-run company reported a net profit of 40.1 billion reals in 2019, up 55.7 percent from the year before. It was…

US Judge finds government in contempt for deporting migrant minors

Migrants in a detention centre at McAllen, Texas WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A federal judge has found the United States government in contempt after authorities deported five young immigrants who were seeking to remain in the country under a programme for abused and neglected immigrant children.Judge Nathanael Cousins issued…

Panama police seize ‘homemade’ semi-submersible boat carrying five tons of drugs; four Colombians arrested

PANAMA CITY, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in Panama seized five tons of drugs on Wednesday that were transported aboard a semi-submersible boat in the northwest of the country, the National Aeronaval Service said. The police also arrested four Colombians aboard the “homemade device,” according to the service, which gave…

US Sec of State Pompeo closes Africa tour with warning about China’s ’empty promises’

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ADDIS ABABA, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday closed a three-nation Africa tour with a thinly-veiled swipe at China as he talked up Washington’s ability to stimulate growth and entrepreneurship on the continent.“Countries should be wary of authoritarian…

Despite trade wars, Pres Trump says US ‘open for business’

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump saidthat he wants to avoid policies that make it difficult for other countries todo business with the United States — even as his administration has doneprecisely the opposite. Trump has imposed tariffs on billions of dollars in goods and launcheddisputes with most…

Palestine To Take Legal Actions Against Amazon Over Discrimination

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Feb 19 (NNN-WAFA) — Palestine declared, it will start legal actions against the U.S. company, Amazon, for its discriminatory policy, favouring Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Economy said, it will begin legal actions against the e-commerce company, over its discrimination policy that allows…

Rio Expects One Billion Reais In Revenue From Carnival Holiday

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 18 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Rio de Janeiro will receive one billion reais (232 million U.S. dollars) in revenue, from the upcoming Carnival holiday, the Rio Trade Federation (Fecomercio-RJ) estimated, on Monday. According to Fecomercio-RJ, Rio is consolidated as a cultural and entertainment destination for the Carnival…

Dr M and Fidel Castro lauded for strong ties between Cuba and Malaysia

By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18  (NNN-BERNAMA) — Former Cuban President Fidel Castro and Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad were the ‘architects’ in building the strong diplomatic ties which enabled both countries to respect each other and cooperate despite differences in their political systems, says Cuban Ambassador to…
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