Americas

Venezuela unveils measures to deal with lengthy blackout

CARACAS, March 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — Venezuela’s government announced four measures to deal with a blackout that has plunged the country…

U.S. to withdraw remaining personnel from embassy in Venezuela

WASHINGTON, March 12 (NNN-Xinhua) — The United States will withdraw all remaining U.S. personnel from its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela,…

N. Korea could be ‘hedging,’ not cheating, with missile activities, says Moon’s adviser

By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, March 12 (NNN-BERNAMA-YONHAP) — Through its reported ongoing nuclear and missile activities, North Korea may be…

Nicaragua: Ortega government asks opposition to resume peace talks

MANAGUA, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s government said it is prepared to return to the negotiating table…

12 dead in Brazil floods

SAO PAULO, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Floods caused by torrential rain in and around Brazil’s financial hub Sao Paulo killed…

Brazil to sign accord with US on space technology next week

BRASILIA, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Brazil have negotiated an accord to safeguard US space technology the South…

President Andres Manuel Lopez insists Mexican economy strong, dismisses doubters

MEXICO CITY, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador insisted the Mexican economy is strong as he completed…

Brazilian airline Gol grounds its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

SAO PAULO, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazilian airline Gol announced it was grounding its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft following…

Pakistan insists will deal ‘firmly’ with militants: US security advisor

WASHINGTON, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pakistan promises to crack down on militant groups attacking Indian rule over Kashmir, President Donald…

Update: US ready to take ‘immediate’ action after Ethiopia plane crash

WASHINGTON, March 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US regulators ordered Boeing to make urgent improvements to the best-selling jet involved in a…