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Thousands of police personnel will provide security

Second phase of ceasefire has yet to be negotiated

Ukrainian soldier Andriy Chernytskyi came up with a project to build a kids’ playground in his hometown – but didn’t live to see it come to fruition. The playground is now open. Tetiana Kukurika has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage by Sergiy Rybchynski.

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Military officials tied the slain militants to the outlawed TTP

In a statement, the pope noted that any bishop who turns 75 is automatically requested to offer his resignation

Since the beginning of February, 61 Afghans have been publicly flogged for crimes such as adultery and sodomy

Top US diplomat says both sides will need to make concessions to halt three-year conflict

Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized after a hunger strike

Investigators from Canada's Transportation Safety Board are leading the probe into why the regional jet flipped over upon landing

World Health Organization describes recoveries as a milestone that 'reflects the power of Uganda's quick and coordinated response'

The 80-year-old Native American activist, who maintains his innocence, was released to home confinement after nearly 50 years in prison

Syrian foreign minister says his country has gained freedom while managing to avoid another civil war, but observers point to major challenges ahead, such as dire economy, uncertain security, and including diverse population in decision-making and governance

Critics say that, with access, someone could erase recipients’ earnings records, making it impossible for them to collect government benefits

The reform are creating unease in a communist country where working for the state long meant a job for life

American Idol Season 22 Runner-Up, Will Moseley released “Everything But Me” December 6.  It has over 500,000 streams on Spotify and hit #1 on the iTunes charts in Sweden, Norway, Ireland, New Zealand, and also charted in 16 countries. Moseley captivated the American Idol judges with his raspy drawl and a soulful delivery during his Season 22 audition.  Lionel Ritchie called him a “star” and went on to say, “his voice was amazing.”  He received all yeses from the judges, Ritchie, Katy Perry,...

The 88-year-old pontiff has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday

Attempts to steal data are wide-ranging, said minister for information and communications Ivan Uy