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A human rights organization, in a detailed report, highlighted the Islamic Republic of Iran's practice of issuing and carrying out death sentences. The report revealed that during the month of Aban (October 23–November 21), at least 133 executions took place, including one public execution. Additionally, 24 new death sentences were issued, and seven previously issued sentences were reaffirmed by the courts during that period.  See the full story here.

South Texas remains one of the top destinations for migrants under 18 who enter the United States without documents or adult companions. Crossings have dropped during fiscal 2024, but dangers these children face continue to be a cause for concern. Víctor Hugo Castillo reports from McAllen, Texas.

Former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will begin a five-year term serving as the European Union's new foreign policy chief on December 1

The shooting began after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to Reuters reporters

Faced with pressure from the West on preventing North Korea from sending more troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine, China is put in an awkward position

On Thursday, the United States rejected the International Criminal Court's ruling to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, and Yoav Gallant, the country's former defense minister, asserting that the court lacks the necessary jurisdiction. See the full story here.

As China confronts violent attacks, authorities have been scrambling to respond and censor online outrage and public mourning, making police statements the single source of information. The approach draws criticism from Chinese netizens.  See the full story here.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over their 13-month war in Gaza and the October 2023 attack on Israel, respectively. We talk with Leila Sadat, Washington University professor of international criminal law and special adviser on crimes against humanity to the ICC Prosecutor.

Fifteen people died as result of collapse

In his first rhetoric aimed at Washington after the US presidential election, North Korean leader Kim expresses his determination to hold onto nuclear weapons, US analysts say

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general of the United States, former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew himself from consideration Thursday. As VOA’s Katherine Gypson reports, Gaetz was facing a tough confirmation process due to various criminal allegations.

COP29 host Azerbaijan defends its fossil fuel expansion as a realistic response to market demand

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Transcript: The Inside Story: Elections and Consequences Episode 171 – November 21, 2024     Show Open:     This week on The Inside Story…     U.S. President-elect Donald Trump begins to announce agency heads for his incoming administration...     See what that could mean for the Trump agenda going forward.   Now on The Inside Story: Elections and Consequences.       The Inside Story:   KATHERINE GYPSON, VOA Congressional...

Blogger and VOA contributor Pham Chi Dung is now one-third of the way through a 15-year sentence for his journalism

Win grants newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms

Findings head to Supreme Court, which must decide whether to refer them to prosecutor-general

The attack has ignited fears of a dangerous escalation in the war

The payments are to help mitigate the impact of El Nino, which has destroyed their crops