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Trump campaign blocks some journalists from watch party
Credentials for journalists from three media outlets were denied in apparent response to coverage of the Republican campaign
US Army soldier injured while working on Gaza pier has died
The massive pier project was hampered by unexpected bad weather and security issues
US polls expected to begin closing in a few hours
Election Day is well underway in the United States
Police fire tear gas at protests of deadly canopy collapse in Serbia
Serbia's autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic said the police are “showing restraint,” but also issued a warning saying “horrific, violent protests are underway"
Migrant caravan of 3,000 heads north in Mexico
Most migrant caravans have dispersed in recent years
The unusual way America chooses the president
Americans will head to the polls to cast their vote for president of the United States. We’ll check in with VOA correspondents across the country. And while every vote counts in presidential elections, not every vote carries the same weight. How a candidate wins is more complicated. It comes down to what is called the Electoral College, where the winner is decided by which candidate gets the most votes in individual states. Matthew Lebo, Political Science Professor at Western University...
Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims
In 2022, the Danish-Swedish man made his offensive remarks directed at Muslims, Arabs and Africans during protests that he led in Malmo, and he burned a copy of the Quran on at least one occasion
US Department of Agriculture bans school lunch fees for low-income families
Some companies used by schools for payment systems charge families "processing fees" for transactions that greatly increase cost
Report: Russia deceives OPEC on oil sales to fund Ukraine war
Moscow accused of falsifying customs declarations, using deceptive shipping practices
Report: Russia deceives OPEC on oil sales to fund Ukraine war
Russia is “flagrantly violating” its agreements with the oil cartel OPEC by concealing the true amount of oil it is producing and selling, according to a new report that says the profits are funding Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Iran FM: Tehran determined to respond to Israel's attack at 'appropriate time'
Iran's chief diplomat says Tehran opposes military escalation in the region but will respond to Israel's deadly October 26 strike against his country
WHO: 2 UK mpox cases first local transmissions in Europe
The cases were household contacts of Britain's first case identified last week, according to the UK Health Security Agency
Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister
Israeli prime minister says trust between the two men had evaporated over the course of Israel’s war on Gaza
Time for action, not words: Americans vote on Election Day
It’s Election Day in America, and voters are making their choice for president, and in down-ballot races that will determine control of Congress. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more from Wisconsin.
More than 100 patients to be medically evacuated from Gaza
As many as 113 patients will be brought to Kerem Shalom and transferred out of Gaza to Ramallah airport and on to other countries
November 5, 2024
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FBI: Bomb threats against US voting locations appear to be coming from Russia
Earlier Tuesday, as many voters prepared to cast their ballots, FBI warned voters of at least two efforts to use the bureau's name and likeness to promote false narratives
Control of US Congress at stake in Tuesday voting
No matter the outcome, neither Democrats nor Republicans likely to have big majorities in country's legislature