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China has dismissed an international ruling outlining the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea, and repeatedly engages in aggressive actions to maintain its dominance in the region.

Already sanctioned by Britain and Canada, Amana is one of the major funders and supporters of unauthorized settlements in Israeli-occupied West Bank

Opponents of governing party say the vote was rigged with Russia’s assistance

Russian opposition members in exile took to the streets of Berlin Sunday to demand a pullout of Russian troops from Ukraine and the resignation of President Vladimir Putin in a protest that would have been impossible in Russia. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this report from Ricardo Marquina.

Officials say 86% of 3-year-olds have been vaccinated, with a goal of 95%

Analysts say the Biden administration’s timing reflects concerns about securing support for Ukraine before Trump returns to office in January

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The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked debate in higher education, raising questions about ethics and integrity in teaching, learning and knowledge creation. In South Africa, some academic institutions are taking a proactive approach. Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg.

Decision marks 'new spiral of tensions and a qualitatively new situation from the point of view of the US's engagement in the conflict,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says

The charges against Jimmy Lai are widely viewed as bogus and politically motivated

The Holocaust Museum LA recently installed a new exhibit on its roof: a German-made freight car that was used to deport Jews across Nazi-occupied Europe to the Majdanek concentration camp near Lublin, Poland. From Los Angeles, Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

"Iran’s attempts to undermine global security are dangerous and unacceptable," British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said.

Climate and environment ministers from around the world have arrived at the summit to help push the talks forward

In New York City, where some communities have limited access to fresh produce, a unique classroom program is teaching students how to grow their own food and improve their eating habits. Aron Ranen has more on how gardening is shaping healthier futures for kids.

President-elect Donald Trump will come into office in January 2025 with unified control of the U.S. Congress. Republicans will hold majorities in both the Senate and House as the result of a mandate from American voters. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more from Capitol Hill.

In the past two months, more than half a million people have fled to Syria from Lebanon, many of them refugees who fled the Syrian war. Those returning say they are escaping to a place that is only a little safer than Lebanon. Heather Murdock reports from Istanbul with Moawia Atrash in Idlib, Syria.

The deadly haze covered monuments and high-rise buildings in the capital, with visibility so low that airlines warned of delays

The island is one of 14 places across Sudan at risk of famine, according to experts. Dengue fever has ravaged Tuti, a close-knit farming community