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Honduras president, wife test positive for coronavirus
The Latin American nation has registered just under 10,000 Covid-19 infections, according to the health ministry, and 330 deaths.
Argentina and Colombia named co-hosts of expanded Copa America 2020
Argentina and Colombia have been confirmed as co-hosts of Copa America 2020.
Thousands protest against Honduras president
Thousands of people marched through the streets of the Honduran capital Friday night demanding the resignation of President Juan Orlando Hernandez and an investigation of him and his family.
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Plane crash kills at least 14 in Colombia
Fourteen people were killed in a plane crash in the Colombian province of Meta on Saturday, the country's civil aviation agency said.
Many killed as leaking oil pipeline explodes in central Mexico
A massive fireball that engulfed people scooping up fuel spilling from a pipeline ruptured by thieves in central Mexico killed 21 people and badly burned 71 others.
Governor, senator killed in helicopter crash in Mexico
The governor of the Mexican state of Puebla and her husband, a senator and former governor, were killed on Monday in a helicopter crash, the country’s president said.
China opens embassy in Dominican Republic, Taiwan loses out
China’s most senior envoy has inaugurated a new embassy in the Dominican Republic after the Caribbean country cut ties with Taiwan in a move that prompted U.S. concern over the Asian island’s dwindling number of allies.
New Zealand premier Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl
New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has become the first world leader in nearly 30 years to have a baby while in office.
Taiwan loses Dominican Republic to China
The Dominican Republic and China have established diplomatic relations as the Caribbean country became the latest nation to dump Taiwan.
Sergey Lavrov: US is trying to divide Syria
Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, has accused the US of trying to divide Syria while ignoring international law by launching missiles into the country.
US treasury secretary expresses optimism trade standoffs can be resolved
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank repeatedly warned at their meetings this week that intensifying trade tensions could jeopardize a healthy global economic expansion.
Tonga bans girls playing rugby, boxing
Tonga's government has banned girls from participating in rugby and boxing, drawing criticism from two-time Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams and New Zealand's proudly feminist Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand joins international condemnation of Russia over nerve-agent attack
New Zealand has joined Britain, the United States, Germany and France in condemning Russia over the nerve agent attack on a former spy and his daughter in England.
Tonga declares emergency as powerful cyclone threatens
Tonga declared a state of emergency Monday as the Pacific island kingdom braces for a direct hit by a powerful cyclone that is threatening to become a Category Five superstorm.
New Zealand premier Jacinda Ardern pregnant
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Friday she is expecting her first baby, and is set to become the country’s first leader to give birth while in office.
Venezuela sets caps on gasoline purchases
Venezuela on Tuesday set limits on gasoline sales in the country's west to undercut smuggling that it blames for short supplies in recent days.
Brazil expels Venezuela’s top diplomat amid tensions
Authorities in Brazil say they are stripping Venezuela’s top diplomat of his credentials and kicking him out in a dispute between the neighboring South American countries.
Chapecoense avoid relegation one year after air crash
Chapecoense has avoided relegation in the Brazilian championship almost one year after an air crash killed 19 of its players in Colombia.
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Several dead as freight ship sinks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast
A Palau-flagged freight ship has sunk off the coast of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Bartin, killing at least three crew members, according to Bartin Governor Sinan Guner.
Catholic priest kidnapped, murdered in Niger
A Catholic priest of the Diocese of Minna, Niger State, Rev. Father John Gbakaan Yaji, has been abducted and murdered by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits in the state.
Dangote completes Nigeria’s longest concrete road
The 43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has been described by motorists as the country’s most strategic highway that is aiding travellers between the North and the South.
Abia government begs teachers to resume classes
Abia State Government has called on members of the state chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to return to classes in the interest of their students and pupils.
Rivers: Robbery suspect arrested with police identity card
A suspected armed robber who was among two suspects arrested by security guards and residents of Elekahia Housing Estate was seen with an identity card of Nigeria Police Force, suggesting he might be their personnel.
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PGF chief seeks audit of APC national secretariat, strengthening bureaucracy
Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman, has recommended the immediate audit of the national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as a way of strengthening its bureaucracy to contribute to national development.
President Buhari congratulates new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
Chelsea boss: Hard to enforce ban on players hugging
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard defended his players on Thursday amid a growing debate about teams celebrating goals with hugs and high-fives while the country is battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kidnapped Rivers polytechnic lecturer regains freedom
Six days after he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen, a lecturer at the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, James Fenwi has regained his freedom.
Carbon monoxide leak kills five at Italy care home
“Unfortunately there are five dead, then there are also five other residents in a serious condition and two care workers, a total of seven people in the hospital,” police told AFP.