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Iran FM slams Western sanctions as 'hostile action,' state media says
After the EU and the US imposed separate punitive measures against Tehran, Abbas Araghchi said they ‘would not help to resolve regional tensions’
Iran's border security forces allegedly massacre 'dozens' of Afghan migrants
Taliban officials in Kabul say an investigation into the allegations is under way as UN urgently seeks clarity
Ex-Las Vegas-area official gets at least 28 years in prison for killing reporter
Journalist had written articles critical of official’s conduct
Lebanese refugee crisis raises political tensions in Iraq and demographic concerns in Kirkuk
Iraqi officials say that as of October 9, about 8,000 Lebanese refugees have entered the country
US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA power plant emissions rule
The justices denied emergency requests from 27 states, power companies and industry associations
Georgia struggles to emerge from Russian shadow ahead of crucial election
Critics accuse ruling Georgian Dream party of stoking Soviet nostalgia
Biden to travel to Germany this week, Angola in December for visits delayed by Hurricane Milton
US leader's initial itinerary for postponed trip included meeting on war in Ukraine with allied nations at American military base in Germany before he was to continue on to Angola
US Navy fighter jet with two on board crashes during training in Washington state
Jet goes down east of Mount Rainier during routine training flight
Defense contractor to pay $252M penalty to resolve Qatar bribery charges
RTX, the defense contractor formerly known as Raytheon, agreed to pay the U.S. government to resolve criminal charges
Listeria recall grows to 5.4 million kilograms of meat and poultry
Meat used in those products was processed at Durant, Oklahoma, manufacturing plant operated by BrucePac; recalled foods can be identified by establishment numbers '51205 or P-51205' inside or under USDA mark of inspection
Two US radio stations end Russian-backed 'propaganda' programming
Last month, the US State Department introduced sanctions that restrict access for Russian state broadcasters and their content to US airwaves
US Border Patrol says message is southern border is not open
With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, border security remains a central issue. Reporting from Arizona, VOA immigration correspondent Aline Barros spoke with the U.S. Border Patrol and a migration expert for two views on what border security means. Video editor: Henry Hernandez
Trudeau calls India's alleged interference in Canada 'horrific mistake'
Canada kicked out six Indian diplomats Monday, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada
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Former US president Jimmy Carter, 100, casts vote
Democrat votes by mail after saying he wanted to live long enough to vote for Kamala Harris
Are growing tensions between Israel and Iran a nuclear threat?
Israel’s threat to retaliate for Iran’s October 1 missile strikes is raising concerns of a nuclear confrontation in the region. VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from Istanbul.
Israeli minister criticizes Macron over France defense show ban
Israel will not be permitted to set up a stand or exhibit hardware at the Euronaval show in France next month following a decision by the French government
Mozambique’s ruling party candidate poised for presidential victory
Daniel Chapo is comfortably leading vote count in nine of the country's provinces and appears set to become country’s next president
EU, Gulf leaders meet for first summit as Mideast turmoil churns
The summit was expected to last a few hours and was unlikely to yield more than general commitments to improve cooperation