First fatal human case of new bird flu strain identified
A person with prior health complications who had contracted bird flu died in Mexico in April and the source of exposure to the virus was unknown, the World …
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Turkish Airlines explains to Russians requirements for flights to Latin America
Russians were told about new rules for successful air transit through Istanbul to Argentina, Brazil and other Latin American countries. They are published on the websites of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation and Turkish Airlines.
Observer from Mexico: Azerbaijani residents believe in country's future
The high turnout in Azerbaijan's presidential election is explained by the desire of the country's residents to take part in determining its future, a belief in which is strong among them, the observer, member of the Mexican …
Bus crash in Mexico leaves 18 passengers dead
At least 18 people died in western Mexico when a passenger bus plunged off a highway into a ravine on August 3, state officials said, adding the passengers …
Mexico open to talks on Mir cards with Russia
Mexico is open to talks with Russia on the rollout of Mir payment system cards in the country, Ambassador to Russia Eduardo Villegas Megias said. "The rollout of Mir cards is not officially on the agenda now. …
FIFA changes format for 2026 World Cup
The World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams by FIFA’s Council, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar. To win a …
11 more countries to become visa-free for Russians
Russia is preparing agreements on the abolition of visas for tourists with 11 countries. The terms for expanding the list of visa-free countries are not clear - the agreements are bilateral and much depends on the other side.
US threatens Mexico with trade war
Mexico, the second-biggest market for U.S. corn exports, plans to ban genetically modified corn by 2024
Venezuela's government, opposition to resume negotiations
The government of Venezuela and its opposition announced Thursday the resumption over the weekend of long-stalled negotiations meant to find a common path out of their country’s complex crisis. The announcement of the upcoming …
Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup: Mexico vs Poland 0-0
The national football teams of Mexico and Poland finished their 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage game with a scoreless draw, playing on Tuesday night at the Stadium 974 in Doha. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski missed a spot kick at the …
Not all of us to survive, climatologists say
Climate change is making parts of the world too hot and humid to survive. In this regard, the Washington Post asks questions: Will parts of …
Biden: Americans are immigrant nation
U.S. President Joe Biden marked Cinco de Mayo on Thursday by honoring the impact that Mexican Americans and other immigrant communities have had in the United States as he hosted a White House party with Mexico’s first lady as the guest of …
Latin America ignores dollar's strength
One place the U.S. dollar hasn’t posted big gains this year: Latin America
Biden's border crisis
Since the Biden administration eased restrictions at the border earlier this year, federal agents have seen a surge of illegal immigrants attempting to cross, with dramatic increases in single adults, unaccompanied children and members of “transnational criminal organizations
U.S. to resume fast-track deportation procedure for migrant families
The Biden administration is planning to speed up deportations for some migrant families who cross the U.S.-Mexico border, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday. Certain families will now be subject to the fast-track …
Russia resumes flights to five countries
Russia is officially resuming air service with Mexico, Iceland, Malta, Portugal, and Saudi Arabia starting Tuesday after flights were suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic last spring, according to a respective decision taken in the middle of …
Mexico in talks with Russia on possible deliveries of EpiVacCorona vaccine
The Mexican government has contacted Russia’s State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector" to discuss the potential deliveries of the EpiVacCorona vaccine developed by the center, Mexico’s Foreign Secretary …
Pfizer identifies fake vaccine doses in Poland and Mexico
Pfizer has identified fake doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Mexico and Poland. According to The Wall Street Journal, roughly 80 people in Mexico received a fake vaccine at $1,000 per dose in February, but didn’t appear to be …
White House: U.S. not considering sharing COVID-19 vaccine
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that U.S. President Joe Biden would not consider Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s expected request that the U.S. share its coronavirus vaccine supply with its …
Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 2.5 mln
More than 2.5 million people across the world have died due to COVID-19. At least 2,500,770 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University data. The milestone of 2 million global …
