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Trump picks David Fink to lead Federal Railroad Administration
The president-elect posts news about his latest cabinet choice on Truth Social
New musical project tells 1800s story of US transcontinental railroad
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
13 people were taken to hospitals
Trump wants US to dominate AI as industry weighs benefits, risks
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.
Lack of shelter, food increases Gazans’ misery as winter sets in
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
The reactor goes online 12 years later than planned and at a cost four times the original budget
Syria's new rulers name foreign minister in push for international relations
Syria's de facto ruler has engaged with foreign delegations since assuming power
Pakistan dismisses US official's warning over missile program
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
Officials say 5 more were critically wounded
Germans mourn attack on Christmas market with no answers about why
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
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
It’s the second such attack within days
VOA Kurdish: Leader of Islamic Union of Kurdistan visits Turkey for talks
Bahadin announces the trip on his social media accounts
VOA Kurdish: Torture and repression in Iraqi and Syrian prisons
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
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.
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Trump adds EU to list of trade partners he threatens with tariffs
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
Critics say it pushes out Romans