Americas

Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists

MEXICO CITY, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico City’s congress has voted to ban traditional bullfights and replace them with a new form of…

Venezuelans march for release of migrants US sent to El Salvador

CARACAS, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hundreds of Venezuelans marched in Caracas Tuesday to demand the release of 238 compatriots the…

Nigeria and Kenya among nations running out of HIV drugs – WHO

An estimated 25 million people are living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa GENEVA, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eight countries – six…

Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for ‘stranded’ NASA astronauts

WASHINGTON, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts…

Hamas says head of its government in Gaza killed in Israeli strike

Essam al-Dalis  GAZA CITY, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hamas on Tuesday named the head of its government in the Gaza…

Trump and Putin begin crucial call on Ukraine ceasefire

WASHINGTON, March 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin began a critical phone call on…

Cambodia set to open Chinese-renovated naval base

PHNOM PENH, March 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Cambodia will inaugurate a Chinese-renovated naval base next month, an army spokesman said Tuesday,…

Colombian military kills gang leader accused of planning attack on president

BOGOTA, March 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — Colombian military authorities confirmed that they have killed Santander Franco Jimenez, the leader of a…

China urges ‘dialogue’ after Yemen rebels say attacked US carrier

BEIJING, March 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China called for “dialogue” and a de-escalation of tensions in the Red Sea after Houthis rebels…

Honduras: Seven dead after plane crashes into the water after takeoff

TEGUCIGALPA, March 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A plane crashed just off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday night minutes after…