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Brazil's Lula to undergo new procedure after initial surgery for brain bleed

December 11, 2024 - 21:51
Minimally invasive procedure aims to stop persistent bleeding on brain surface

Blinken defends 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal in final House appearance as secretary of state

December 11, 2024 - 21:05
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told lawmakers Wednesday that the Biden administration was put in an impossible position ahead of the August 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports.

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December 11, 2024 - 21:00

UN General Assembly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages

December 11, 2024 - 20:59
Deadly Israeli airstrikes hit central, northern Gaza

S. Korea's Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

December 11, 2024 - 20:40
Yoon Suk Yeol spoke hours before main liberal opposition party was to submit new impeachment motion

Turkey assists with evacuations of foreign nationals from Syria

December 11, 2024 - 19:43
Turkish diplomatic sources say their country is aiding several other countries following fall of Assad government

Democracy tested in Eastern Europe amid accusations of Russian meddling

December 11, 2024 - 18:38
Georgia, Moldova and Romania held crucial elections against backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Incoming Trump team prepares military-backed deportations

December 11, 2024 - 18:20
President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out the largest deportations in U.S. history raises questions about its feasibility and its legality. VOA immigration correspondent Aline Barros reports on how the U.S. military may be involved in those plans.

Democracy tested in Eastern Europe amid accusations of Russian meddling

December 11, 2024 - 18:19
Georgia, Moldova and Romania held crucial elections against backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

No Iranian drone 'mothership' off the United States, Pentagon says

December 11, 2024 - 18:14
'There is no Iranian ship … launching drones towards the United States,' Pentagon spokesperson says

Syrian rebel commander: Assad lieutenants will be hunted down

December 11, 2024 - 17:54
No pardons for those who tortured or killed Syrians, rebel leader says

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia

December 11, 2024 - 17:51
The sanctions target Russia’s shadow fleet of ships

US judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial 

December 11, 2024 - 17:32
A magistrate had ruled earlier that Asif Rahman, 34, of Vienna, Virginia, could be free on restrictions while he awaited trial on charges of disclosing national defense information

Arizona sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance

December 11, 2024 - 17:08
Attorney general says its use of groundwater threatens public health, safety and infrastructure

California's Malibu remains under threat of flames, thousands evacuated

December 11, 2024 - 17:04
About 4,000 acres and at least seven properties have gone up in smoke since the Franklin Fire broke out Monday night, authorities said

December 11, 2024 - 2200 UTC

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Simple things like ice cream take on new meaning in Syria

December 11, 2024 - 17:00
Life is returning to normal in Syria in a way that hasn’t been possible in more than 50 years. Syrians lined up at the Turkish border on Wednesday to head home after rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, speaking of their expectations for a better life. Syria's new interim prime minister said he aimed to bring back millions of Syrian refugees, protect all citizens and provide basic services, but rebuilding would be difficult because the country lacked foreign currency. Reports say...

Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative

December 11, 2024 - 16:55
Since its launch, initiative has attracted nearly $1 billion in federal funding, including from Defense Department, National Institutes of Health

VOA Persian: Canada says conscription service in Iran's Revolutionary Guard does not bar entry

December 11, 2024 - 16:10
In response to an inquiry from VOA Persian, the Canadian government stated that compulsory conscription in Iran’s armed forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), does not necessarily result in former conscripts being barred from entering Canada. The IRGC has been added to Canada’s list of terrorist organizations, but a Canadian government spokesman said those fleeing Iran who were required to serve with the Iranian force would not be barred from Canada. Click here...

VOA Persian: Restrictions persist on female political prisoners in Vakilabad 

December 11, 2024 - 16:09
Reports obtained by VOA Persian confirm that restrictions on female political prisoners at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad remain in effect.  A recently released former inmate of Vakilabad Prison, speaking to VOA, revealed that the restrictions were imposed "without any prior notice" following a meeting between inmates of Ward 6 and political prisoner Fatemeh Sepehri, held outside the ward on December 5.    She added, "Prisoners' access to essential facilities, including the infirmary,...

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