San Francisco, September 29 (RHC)-- A U.S. judge has approved the extradition of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo, who was arrested in the United States in 2019 after facing corruption charges in his home country.... More
London, September 29 (RHC)-- Britain’s army has been put on standby to deliver fuel as panic buying worsened a supply crisis, sending prices to an eight-year high. Announcing the move late on Monday, the government said a “limited number” of military tanker drivers were ready to be deployed if needed.... More
Houston, September 29 (RHC)-- According to media reports, global oil consumption is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in the third quarter of 2022. Brent oil roared above $80 a barrel on signs that demand is running ahead of supply, depleting inventories amid a global energy crunch.... More
United Nations, September 29 (RHC)-- At the United Nations, several Latin American countries renewed on Tuesday their call for the total prohibition of nuclear weapons, 75 years after the General Assembly of that organization pronounced itself on the matter for the first time.... More
Quito, September 29 (RHC)-- Ecuadorian social movements and feminist collectives marched on Tuesday in favor of decriminalizing abortion -- making it legal and free, despite conservative groups threatening to silence the protest in Quito.... More
Brasilia, September 29 (RHC)-- The Out with Bolsonaro campaign confirmed Tuesday that 81 events will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, in 76 cities and 10 countries around the world -- in another day of mobilizations to demand the impeachment of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.... More
Mexico City, September 29 (RHC)-- Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, four secretaries of state, undersecretaries and directors of different agencies began their trip this morning to Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, to participate in the ceremony of forgiveness to the Yaqui people.... More
Tokyo, September 28 (RHC)-- The Japanese government has confirmed it will lift COVID-19 state of emergency measures on Thursday, marking the first time in nearly six months that no prefectures will be under that level of restriction, after infections fell.... More
The Hague, September 28 (RHC)-- The International Criminal Court’s lead prosecutor says he’s seeking approval to resume his investigation into war crimes committed in Afghanistan by the Taliban and the militant group ISIS-K. Notably absent from the ICC’s statement was any mention of alleged war crimes committed by the United States, its allies and the former U.S.-backed government in Kabul. ... More
New York, September 28 (RHC)-- Filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles -- praised as the godfather of modern Black cinema -- has died in New York City at the age of 89. ... More
Ottawa, September 28 (RHC)-- The Canadian military has acknowledged unleashing a propaganda op against its own citizens without government approval, insisting the COVID-19 pandemic presented both an unprecedented opportunity and a crisis to be averted.... More
New Delhi, September 28 (RHC)-- Thousands of Indian farmers have renewed their protests by launching a nationwide strike against the agricultural reforms passed last year that are said to favor large, private corporations over small farmers.... More
Amman, September 28 (RHC)-- In a strong indictment of continued aggression against the al-Aqsa Mosque, Jordan has sent an official note of protest to Israel, warning that the violations of the holy site by regime forces and settlers will provoke sentiments of Muslims around the world.... More
United Nations, September 28 (RHC)-- Iran has responded to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s speech at the UN General Assembly, accusing him of trying to propagate “Iran-phobia” and cleanse Israel’s actions across the region. Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s permanent representative to the UN, said in a tweet on Tuesday that Bennett’s speech was “full of lies.”... More
United Nations, September 28 (RHC)-- Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada condemned and demanded this Monday during the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly the immediate cessation of all illegal unilateral coercive measures that imperialist powers impose on people of the world.... More
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