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How beekeeping is helps communities cope with climate change in Kenya
Conservation experts in Kenya are helping communities in areas impacted by drought to develop climate-resilient alternative livelihoods like beekeeping to help them cope with the changing weather patterns. Juma Majanga reports from Garsen, Kenya.
November 21, 2024
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Gaetz withdraws name as Trump’s attorney general nominee
The former congressman is under scrutiny for allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use
US, China exhibit sharp contrast during final meeting ahead of transition
From supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine to pushing US to abandon its allies in Asia, Beijing seeks to establish terms of engagement ahead of second Trump presidency
US imposes new sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank
Actions targets more than 50 other internationally connected banks
Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Illinois Supreme Court rules that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after Cook County state's attorney initially dropped charges against actor in exchange for forfeiting his $10,000 bond and conducting community service
Burkina freezes assets of more than 100 people over 'financing of terrorism'
The decision affects 113 individuals – including ex-president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba — and two jihadist groups, according to the document
X's former policy chief takes job with Elon Musk rival Sam Altman
Nick Pickles' old boss and new boss founded ChatGPT creator OpenAI in 2015 but have since fallen out
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 million in Sotheby's art auction
It will be the buyer's responsibility to replace the banana as it rots, according to Artnet.com
Gunmen massacre dozens of passengers in Pakistan
The deadly shooting occurred in the Kurram district adjacent to Afghanistan
Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after US indicts tycoon
US prosecutors indicted Indian tycoon Gautam Adani this week on charges he duped investors in massive solar energy project in India by concealing that it was facilitated by alleged bribery scheme
Southeast Asian defense chiefs talk regional security with US, China, others
The talks put the US and Chinese defense chiefs in the same room a day after China refused a request to meet with the US one-on-one
ICC issues war crimes arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
ICC says warrants charge each man with war crime of starvation as a method of warfare, along with crimes against humanity including murder, persecution and other inhumane acts
Finnish police arrest 5 suspects over separatist violence in Nigeria
One suspect 'carried out this activity by campaigning, for example, on his social media channels,' police say
US envoy to meet Netanyahu in push for ceasefire with Hezbollah
Envoy Amos Hochstein reports progress in what he described as constructive talks this week with Lebanese officials
Donald Trump’s pick for border czar oversaw boost in deportations
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says on his Truth Social account that his pick for border czar “will be in charge of all Deportations of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin.” VOA’s Veronica Villafañe reports on Trump’s pick,Tom Homan. (Camera: José Pernalete)
AI app helps Kenyan farmers optimize crop yields
Farmers in Kenya are using artificial intelligence to help them get better crop yields. An AI-powered tool – called Virtual Agronomist – engages directly with farmers to help them create tailored plans to optimize the quality and quantity of their crops. Mohammed Yusuf has more from Mwea, Kenya.