Covid-19: New York deploys National Guard to fight coronavirus

People walk through downtown in New Rochelle, New York NEW YORK, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — New York is deploying National Guard troops for the first time in the coronavirus crisis to help contain thespread of the disease from an infection-hit suburb of New York City, thestate’s governor said. Andrew Cuomo…

US urges Iran to release American prisoners amid virus crisis

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States called for Iran to release all American prisoners held in the country as thecoronavirus outbreak reportedly spreads through its prisons. “The United States will hold the Iranian regime directly responsible forany American deaths. Our response will be decisive,” US Secretary of StateMike…

Update: US Pres Trump economic stimulus measures face Covid-19 reality

WASHINGTON, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump’s push for economic stimulus measures to combat market turmoil in the midst of the growing coronavirus crisis got to a slow start after talks withskeptical lawmakers. The outbreak has prompted US airlines to cancel flights, the FederalReserve to make its first emergency…

Covid-19: Panama records Central America’s first coronavirus death

PANAMA CITY, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Panama’s health minister confirmed eight cases of the new coronavirus in the country, including onedeath, the first virus-linked death in Central America. “Of the eight patients we are reporting, one person is in intensive care,another unfortunately died,” Minister Rosario Turner said during a pressconference…

‘Green favela’ fights to live sustainably in Brazil

SAO PAULO, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At first glance, it looks like anyother shantytown in Brazil: a precarious jumble of tin-roof shacks and shoddy streets. But look closer, and the community garden, rainwater harvesting system and environmental education program are visible too: this “favela” is remarkably green. On the outskirts…

Covid-19: Pres Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US

WASHINGTON, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed as US stocks plummeted, feeding growing national anxiety. Trump, who flew back to Washington after a weekend golfing at his Floridaresort and having dinner with Brazil’s…

Covid-19: US plane diverted after passengers upset by sneezing

LOS ANGELES, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mounting concern over the spread of coronavirus was apparently behind a US flight being diverted at the weekend after passengers became upset over someone sneezing and coughing. United Airlines said in a statement that the flight — headed fromEagle, Colorado, to Newark, New Jersey…

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution To Welcome Progress In Afghan Peace Process

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Security Council adopted a resolution, to welcome progress in the peace process in Afghanistan. Resolution 2513, which won unanimous support of the 15-member council, welcomes the significant steps towards ending the war and opening the door to intra-Afghan negotiations, enabled by two accords…

Mexico Can Withstand Drop In Oil Prices: President

MEXICO CITY, Mar 10 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Mexico’s economy is strong enough to withstand the global drop in oil prices, and subsequent devaluation of the national currency, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, said, on Monday. Oil prices and stock markets plunged early in the day, amid fears of the COVID-19,…

Brazil, US sign agreement to develop defence technology

MIAMI, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian and US governments signed an agreement for development of defence projects that may give the South American country access to financing. The agreement allows partnerships in development of defence technology by private companies, that may use public financing from both countries. Companies may request financing…
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