Tag: Americas
US lifts series of restrictions on Cuba
The US administration announced on Monday May 17 the lifting of a series of restrictions targeting Cuba, in particular on immigration procedures, money transfers and air connections. The decision was…
In the U.S., public transportation is for losers – a holiday in London was reminiscent of America’s attitudinal injuries
After the visit to Europe, everyday attitudes in the United States seem stagnant, writes ‘s US journalist Yuri von Bonsdorff. 16.5. 14:11 • Updated May 16th. 15:58 WASHINGTON Life in…
Buffalo killings in the United States: the inspirations of the suspect
Joe Biden denounced Sunday, May 15 “the hatred which remains a stain on the soul of America”, the day after a racist massacre which left ten dead, the majority of…
nearly a million possible reinfections with Covid-19 over the last 5 months
A number of cases, which is partly explained by the wave of contamination last winter, but which could be underestimated, according to the government public health agency. Santé Publique France…
US invites ASEAN chiefs to try to counter Chinese influence
US President Joe Biden welcomed the leaders of Asean to the White House on Thursday, May 12, in a charm operation. For two days, the United States and the leaders…
the threshold of one million deaths crossed in the United States
It is the first country to pass this terrible milestone, although experts warn the true toll is certainly higher. Back to a health disaster. More than a million dead, announces…
Paraguayan drug prosecutor murdered in Colombia
It is on the front page of much of the press in both countries. On Tuesday morning, Paraguayan drug prosecutor Marcelo Pecci was shot dead in Colombia. He was on…
Donald Trump’s return to Twitter divides Americans
Billionaire Elon Musk, who is about to buy Twitter for 44 billion dollars, says he is ready to reinstate Donald Trump on the platform. Leaving him off the social network…
dozens of dead, a hundred escaped
At least 43 prisoners died in clashes between rival gangs on Monday in a prison in Ecuador. A hundred other detainees were able to escape thanks to the violence. The…
rain of sales on the art market in New York
The art market is booming in New York in May 2022. Auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s are hoping for a rain of new records in the coming days. Christie’s even…