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London awards ceremony honors victims of Russian oppression
Since 2015, advocates for human rights in Russia have gathered in London every November to present the Magnitsky Human Rights Awards, which honor individuals who have shown great courage in fighting for human rights and opposing corruption. VOA's Amy Kellogg has the story.
Pakistani religious body declares using VPN is against Islamic law
Critics say increased push to control online activities is to curb criticism of the Pakistani military
Taliban relocation plan could worsen humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, analysts say
Taliban have called on national, international organizations to support their relocation plan
Philippines deals with massive flooding after 5th typhoon hits
Honduras cancels storm warning, but still set for much rain
Republican lawmakers optimistic Trump can end Russia-Ukraine war
House leaders tell VOA’s Ukrainian Service say they are working with Trump to help him fulfill his goal
'History is going on right now,' says Ukrainian journalist honored for her coverage
Journalists from Ukraine, Kenya, Jordan are recognized with Knight awards for their accountability journalism
Trump adds Interior and White House appointments
Steven Cheung named communications director; Leavitt names press secretary
Families of North Korean soldiers in Russia face fear, anxiety
Western intelligence officials estimate that as many as 10,000 North Korean soldiers are now in place, mainly around Russia’s Kursk region
How America hands power from one president to the next
Presidential transition is a period of 11 critical weeks that serve as springboard for peaceful US presidential succession
Documentary captures surveillance, harassment of Cuban journalist
Abraham Jimenez Enoa documents how Cuba's repression drove him into exile
Climate activists to big oil: “Get Out”
Climate activists have written a letter to UN climate leaders demanding that big oil lobbyists be banned from the annual COP climate meetings. This year's U.N. climate summit is struggling to focus minds on the health of the planet, with turbulent geopolitics, a confrontational host and the reelection of U.S. climate skeptic Donald Trump stealing the limelight. We talk with correspondent in Chermaine Lee, who is at the conference in Azerbaijan.
US prepares for presidential transition, a process that dates to 1797
Experts share their perspectives on the critical process of peaceful transfer of power and what’s involved in the US presidential transition
Muslims welcome Supreme Court's crackdown on India's 'bulldozer justice'
Ruling says authorities must not demolish property of people accused of crimes
Guatemala appeals court verdict could see publisher returned to prison
Less than a month after Zamora was released to house arrest, appeals court orders his return to prison
Germany's Scholz speaks with Putin, demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
During a telephone call, the chancellor also calls on Russia to show a willingness to negotiate lasting peace
Ukrainians face harsh winter as Russian attacks destroy energy infrastructure
'65% of Ukraine’s own energy production capacities has been destroyed,’ one UN official reported
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Italy’s president urges Elon Musk to ‘respect sovereignty’ after court blocks Albania migrant deal
Musk criticized Italian judges’ decision to block Italy-Albania deal pending EU court clarification