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Ukrainian soldiers find rest, restoration at Carpathian mountain retreat
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
Moldova and breakaway region Transdniestria are bracing for severe winter power cuts
Sweden searches for more cemetery space in case of war
The search follows new crisis preparedness guidelines from the country's civil defense agency and the military
Extremist groups harass Kashmiri vendors in northern India
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
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
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
Analysts warn of regional implications of Mozambican conflict
Turkey's pro-Kurd party to meet jailed PKK leader on Saturday
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
The strike 'significantly reduced' Russia's ability to launch mass drone attacks, Ukraine says
Major Gaza hospital shut after Israeli raid, officials say
Director held after raid targeting Hamas
Israel says it intercepted missile from Yemen, day after Sanaa hit with strikes
The Iran-backed Houthis control large parts of Yemen
Amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination
Amputees are often regarded as a shameful reminder of the civil war
Somali migrant who survived boat sinking wants to try again for Europe
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?
Pseudoephedrine-containing versions of Sudafed, Claritin D and other products remain available without a prescription
Internet is rife with fake reviews - will AI make it worse?
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
Nearly a week after the collapse, rescuers continue to searching for those still missing