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China: Astronauts from Tiangong space station return to Earth

November 3, 2024 - 18:34
The three men had arrived at Tiangong in late April and were joined there on October 30 by three new astronauts, two men and a woman

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

November 3, 2024 - 18:19
Taiwan's defense ministry said Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, a second day in a row it has reported such activities

Harris, Trump teams brace for legal battles if no clear winner on election night

November 3, 2024 - 18:03
Americans will vote Tuesday to elect a new president. But the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is so tight that their teams are on alert for the legal battles that might ensue to define the election’s outcome. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias explains.

How America’s first election paved the way

November 3, 2024 - 17:31
The first United States presidential election took place between 1788 and 1789, with only 10 states participating and a winner that was preordained. Nevertheless, it created a tradition that has continued to this day.

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5 migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canary Islands

November 3, 2024 - 16:44
A Spain Sea Rescue services aircraft launched two life rafts and was able to save 17 people from one vessel and 80 from another

Death toll tops 200 in Spain's deadliest modern-day natural disaster

November 3, 2024 - 14:26
Spain’s government reports more than 200 dead and dozens still missing following the deadliest flash floods in that country’s modern history. Locals say they feel abandoned by their government. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

‘Venom 3’ tops box office again, while Tom Hanks film struggles

November 3, 2024 - 14:17
Sunday's studio estimates show the Sony and Marvel collaboration starring Tom Hardy added $26.1 million in ticket sales; globally, it passed $300 million

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November 3, 2024 - 13:36
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Iran president says potential cease-fire 'could affect' response to Israel 

November 3, 2024 - 13:33
"If they [the Israelis] reconsider their behavior, accept a cease-fire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response," Masoud Pezeshkian said, quoted by IRNA

UN expert: Iran transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into potent military force

November 3, 2024 - 13:15
According to the experts, the number of Houthi fighters is estimated at 350,000 now, compared with 220,000 in 2022 and 30,000 in 2015

Harris, Trump head to battleground states 2 days ahead of election 

November 3, 2024 - 13:07
Polling shows the contest for the White House very close 

November 3, 2024 - 1800 UTC

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Return of abducted lawyer for Pakistan’s jailed former leader sparks controversy 

November 3, 2024 - 12:20
A video later surfaced showing a visibly shaken and weak Panjutha sitting in a vehicle with his hands and feet tied 

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win New York City Marathon

November 3, 2024 - 11:52
Both runners pulled away from their closest competitors in the final few hundred meters to come away with their first victories in the race

Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow

November 3, 2024 - 11:28
According to Ukraine's Air Force, 66 drones were destroyed during overnight barrage, along with missile and a further 27 drones were 'lost' over various areas

Wikipedia embroiled in legal battle in India

November 3, 2024 - 10:27
A monthslong legal battle between online encyclopedia Wikipedia’s parent company and Asian News International (ANI) raises concerns about free access to credible online information in the country

November 3, 2024 - 1400 UTC

November 3, 2024 - 10:00

Protesters demand arrests over train station roof collapse that killed 14 people in Serbia 

November 3, 2024 - 09:48
The concrete canopy that ran along the front of the railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad collapsed suddenly on Friday, landing on people who were sitting on benches or passing through the building's entrance

14 people killed when lightning hits church in remote refugee camp in Uganda 

November 3, 2024 - 08:52
The incident happened Saturday in the remote district of Lamwo; police spokesman said 34 other people were injured

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