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Trump picks David Fink to lead Federal Railroad Administration

December 21, 2024 - 14:39
The president-elect posts news about his latest cabinet choice on Truth Social

New musical project tells 1800s story of US transcontinental railroad

December 21, 2024 - 14:05
Rhiannon Giddens is an award-winning artist whose new project tells the story of the U.S. transcontinental railroad — a story told through the eyes of its builders, including African American, Chinese, Japanese, Irish and Native American workers. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

37 people die in crash between bus, truck in Brazil

December 21, 2024 - 13:48
13 people were taken to hospitals

Trump wants US to dominate AI as industry weighs benefits, risks

December 21, 2024 - 13:34
Generative artificial intelligence companies are racing to build on the popularity of programs like ChatGPT, but AI regulation has not kept pace with the technology. Now, an incoming administration could favor U.S. domination over risk mitigation. Tina Trinh reports.

December 21, 2024 - 1800 UTC

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Lack of shelter, food increases Gazans’ misery as winter sets in

December 21, 2024 - 11:06
While many Palestinians lack adequate shelter to protect against the cold and rain, humanitarians must prioritize providing food over shelter

France adds first nuclear reactor in 25 years to grid

December 21, 2024 - 10:33
The reactor goes online 12 years later than planned and at a cost four times the original budget

December 21, 2024 - 1400 UTC

December 21, 2024 - 09:00

Syria's new rulers name foreign minister in push for international relations

December 21, 2024 - 07:56
Syria's de facto ruler has engaged with foreign delegations since assuming power

Pakistan dismisses US official's warning over missile program

December 21, 2024 - 07:39
US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said Pakistan's development of long-range ballistic missiles made it an 'emerging threat'

Pakistan Taliban claim raid that killed 16 soldiers

December 21, 2024 - 05:02
Officials say 5 more were critically wounded

December 21, 2024 - 1000 UTC

December 21, 2024 - 05:00

Germans mourn attack on Christmas market with no answers about why

December 21, 2024 - 04:04
Officials say Saudi doctor intentionally drove car into a Christmas market, killing at least 2 people and injuring at least 60 others

Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks

December 21, 2024 - 03:44
They get 2-10 years two to 10 years of in connection with attacks on military facilities

Missile fired from Yemen hits Israel, wounding 16

December 21, 2024 - 03:33
It’s the second such attack within days

VOA Kurdish: Leader of Islamic Union of Kurdistan visits Turkey for talks

December 21, 2024 - 03:13
Bahadin announces the trip on his social media accounts

VOA Kurdish: Torture and repression in Iraqi and Syrian prisons

December 21, 2024 - 03:12
Former prisoners such as Aras Taleb Rashid, who was arrested for opposing Saddam Hussein, recall the similar methods of torture used in Iraqi and Syrian prisons

VOA Kurdish: Kobani residents fear new threats amid Turkish-backed groups’ attacks

December 21, 2024 - 03:12
Residents of Kobani and nearby villages are worried about renewed threats from Turkish-backed armed groups, despite their hopes for peace following the collapse of the regime of Bashar al-Assad earlier this month. Having endured the devastation of ISIS attacks and displacement, locals such as Sara Hasso and Hikmet Ismet express fears of being forced from their homes again. They call for international protection to ensure safety and stability in their region.  Click here to see the full...

Trump adds EU to list of trade partners he threatens with tariffs

December 21, 2024 - 03:12
The European Union lacks a single figure who can make the purchase commitments of natural gas and oil on behalf of its 27 member states that Trump is seeking

Amid pope's big Holy Year, overtourism aggravates housing crisis

December 21, 2024 - 03:00
Critics say it pushes out Romans

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