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Ukrainian soldiers find rest, restoration at Carpathian mountain retreat

December 28, 2024 - 13:30
As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its third year, centers focused on soldiers' rehabilitation and mental health are appearing across Ukraine. An active serviceman started one such place in his village in the Carpathian Mountains. Omelyan Oshchudlyak has the story. Videographer: Yuriy Dankevych

Russia to stop gas exports to Moldova beginning Jan. 1

December 28, 2024 - 13:13
Moldova and breakaway region Transdniestria are bracing for severe winter power cuts

Sweden searches for more cemetery space in case of war

December 28, 2024 - 13:01
The search follows new crisis preparedness guidelines from the country's civil defense agency and the military

December 28, 2024 - 1800 UTC

December 28, 2024 - 13:00

Extremist groups harass Kashmiri vendors in northern India

December 28, 2024 - 12:37
Nomadic traders from Kashmir face harassment by Hindu extremist groups in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh

Trump energy plans complicated by tariffs, global competition

December 28, 2024 - 11:10
A different approach to energy is at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to bring down the cost of living for Americans. But as VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, Trump’s plans could be complicated by a complex global interdependence on oil and gas supplies.

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan for 'tragic incident' of plane crash

December 28, 2024 - 10:23
His statement stopped short of saying the plane was shot down by Russian air defenses

South Africa reroutes Mozambique trade, travel to Eswatini border amid violence

December 28, 2024 - 10:10
Analysts warn of regional implications of Mozambican conflict

December 28, 2024 - 1400 UTC

December 28, 2024 - 09:00

Turkey's pro-Kurd party to meet jailed PKK leader on Saturday

December 28, 2024 - 06:37
The visit became possible after nationalist Devlet Bahceli invited Abdullah Ocalan to come to parliament to renounce 'terror'

Ukraine says it struck drone depot in Russia's Oryol region

December 28, 2024 - 06:16
The strike 'significantly reduced' Russia's ability to launch mass drone attacks, Ukraine says

December 28, 2024 - 0600 UTC

December 28, 2024 - 05:00

Major Gaza hospital shut after Israeli raid, officials say

December 28, 2024 - 04:59
Director held after raid targeting Hamas

Israel says it intercepted missile from Yemen, day after Sanaa hit with strikes

December 28, 2024 - 03:17
The Iran-backed Houthis control large parts of Yemen

Amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination

December 28, 2024 - 03:04
Amputees are often regarded as a shameful reminder of the civil war

Somali migrant who survived boat sinking wants to try again for Europe

December 28, 2024 - 03:02
Deaths of 25 migrants last month in boats off Madagascar brought to light yet another route that some in Africa are taking in dangerous bids for Europe

US agency says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work. So what does?

December 28, 2024 - 03:01
Pseudoephedrine-containing versions of Sudafed, Claritin D and other products remain available without a prescription

December 28, 2024 - 0600 UTC

December 28, 2024 - 01:00

Internet is rife with fake reviews - will AI make it worse?

December 28, 2024 - 00:32
Fake reviews are found across a wide range of industries, from e-commerce, lodging and restaurants, to services such as home repairs, medical care and piano lessons

Death toll in Brazil bridge collapse rises to 10

December 27, 2024 - 21:53
Nearly a week after the collapse, rescuers continue to searching for those still missing

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