Rio de Janeiro, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – El Salvador has seized a record amount of cocaine, in its latest anti-drug operations, President Nayib Bukele…
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Polls open in runoff of Colombia’s presidential election
BOGOTA, June 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — Polls opened across Colombia on Sunday, for the second round of the country’s presidential election. Voters are choosing a…
Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
Rio de Janeiro, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – Bolivian President, Rodrigo Paz, has declared a nationwide state of emergency, after more than 50 days of…
Trump renews attacks on Italy’s Meloni as feud over G7 photo escalates
Washington, June 21 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, renewed his attacks on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, on Saturday, deepening a rift between…
Obama warns against bullying allies at opening of presidential museum
Washington, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – Former president Barack Obama, has said the United States should place greater emphasis on international cooperation, rather than acting…
Mokoena tears and joy as South Africa hold Czechs 1-1 at World Cup
Atlanta, Georgia, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – Teboho Mokoena, went through the full emotional spectrum in South Africa’s World Cup match against the Czech Republic, where…
Substitutes make the difference as Swiss sink Bosnia 4-1 at World Cup
Inglewood, California, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – Substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas, were on fire as Switzerland stunned 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup…
Mexican president downplays Trump’s claim that drug cartels run Mexico
MEXICO CITY, June 18 (Xinhua/GNA) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, on Thursday downplayed the latest claim by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said at…
US lifts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deal signed
Washington, June 19, (dpa/GNA) – The United States has lifted its weeks-long naval blockade of Iranian ports, following the framework agreement reached with Tehran,…
Sports Portugal DRC
Houston, Texas, June 17, (dpa/GNA) – Record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo, had a quiet game, as Portugal were held 1-1 by the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Mbappe bags brace as France win World Cup opener against Senegal
East Rutherford, New Jersey, June 16, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace, as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over…
Tunisia sacks Lamouchi after World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY, June 15 (Xinhua/GNA) — Tunisia sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening game…
‘Scratched or bitten’ – Coach’s injured ear the talk of Sweden
Mexico City, June 15, (dpa/GNA) – The Swedish press are wondering whether the squad took their celebrations too far in the 5-1 World Cup…
It is no surprise some African teams are thriving, says Senegal boss
New York, June 15, (dpa/GNA) – Senegal coach, Pape Thiaw, says some good results by African teams so far in the World Cup group…
Iran team allowed to spend nights in US after all
Los Angeles, June 15, (dpa/GNA) – Iran’s footballers will be allowed to stay overnight in the United States, during the World Cup after all,…
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after take-off in California
San Jose, California, June 15, (dpa/GNA) – A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off in the US state of California on…
Mexican president defends USMCA, says willing to discuss deal with Trump
MEXICO CITY, June 15 (Xinhua/GNA) — Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday expressed her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on free trade,…
Trump says ships already moving out of the Strait of Hormuz
Washington, June 15, (dpa/GNA) – Ships are already moving out of the Strait of Hormuz, following an agreement between the United States and Iran…
Newsom says Trump administration is investigating him and his wife
Washington, June 15, (dpa/GNA) – California’s outgoing Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, said the US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into him and…
‘Keep it going!’ Trump happy after US win but ticket prices soar
Washington, June 14, (dpa/GNA) – United States President, Donald Trump, has congratulated the national football team after their impressive 4-1 victory against Paraguay, at…