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US detects H5N1 bird flu in pig for first time
Pigs represent a concern for the spread of bird flu because they can become co-infected with bird and human viruses, which could swap genes to form a new, more dangerous virus
Chinese steel plant: Zimbabwe's economic boon or environmental nightmare?
$1.5 billion plant expected to create 10,000 new jobs, but environmental impact concerns and disputes over relocation and compensation linger
Haiti, Israel ranked worst for securing justice in journalist killings
Nearly 80% of journalist killings around the world remain unsolved, according to study
Concerns about Elon Musk, Russia's Putin not fading yet
Former officials tell VOA that Moscow would see Musk as 'a highly useful channel' and a 'relationship worth nurturing'
Rival campaign merchandise sellers try lowering political temperature
In the U.S. presidential campaign, there is little to agree on between supporters of Kamala Harris and supporters of Donald Trump. From California, Genia Dulot brings us the story of two people selling rival campaign merchandise who are trying to lower the political temperature of their customers.
Botswana's president defends electoral body as nation votes
The Independent Electoral Commission’s preparedness has been questioned
October 30, 2024
A look at the best news photos from around the world.
Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant
The case occurred in a patient who had recently traveled to affected countries in Africa
US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 Islamic State militants
The attacks came on the heels of a number of joint operations with Iraqi forces that targeted IS militants in Iraq
Indians mark Diwali by lighting record number of earthen lamps
Diwali is the most important Hindu festival of the year in India
Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden 'garbage' remark
'The only garbage I see floating out there is [Trump's] supporters. His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it's un-American,' Biden said Tuesday
Bloomberg Philanthropies says investment in low-income students fell short
More than $140 million from billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s charitable programs have been spent getting talented low-income students into top colleges, but an analysis of those programs found they fell short of goals.
The Wall Street Journal took a look at the programs, their objectives, and how they haven’t led to the results Bloomberg Philanthropies wanted to see. (September 2024)
Some of the most bizarre moments from US political history
The run-up to the 2024 U.S. election has been full of twists and turns but, believe it or not, stranger things have happened in U.S. election history. From incarcerated candidates to electoral mayhem, America has seen it all.
US cracks down on Russia’s sanctions evasion in fresh action
The action imposes sanctions on nearly 400 entities and people from over a dozen countries
Will there be a second term for former US first lady Melania Trump?
Successful Slovenian model turned US first lady, Melania Trump has had a bittersweet experience in the limelight since her husband, Donald Trump, was elected president in Here’s a look at her life and some voter expectations for her potential second term.
Is America about to make history with its first 'first gentleman'?
If Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris makes history by being elected America’s first female president, her husband Doug Emhoff would also break barriers as the country’s first 'first gentleman.'
Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume purge of voter registrations
Virginia says says the purge is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting
RFE/RL journalist marks 5 months jailed in Azerbaijan
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty rejects the charges and calls for the journalist’s release