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HIV activist to use Charlize Theron's Instagram for a day
Ngema was born with HIV and has dedicated her advocacy work to dispelling myths and reducing stigma around HIV
Trump seeks to have civil fraud ruling quashed
The president-elect seeks to get the $464 million penalty set aside as he prepares to return to power
Mexico, Canada warn Trump against raising tariffs
Mexico warns of possible retaliatory trade measures
Moldova says end of Russian gas for Transdniestria 'very realistic' scenario
The current gas-transit agreement between Ukraine and Russia ends on Dec. 31 and Ukraine has said it will not extend it
Microsoft faces antitrust investigation in US
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her likely departure in January. The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president, and the expectation he will appoint a fellow Republican with a softer approach toward business, leaves the outcome of the investigation up in...
War and uncertainty fuel Ukraine's population decline
Ukraine's population has been shrinking for the past 30 years and officials say the decline has accelerated as a result of the full-scale war with Russia. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets
Zambia's civil society rejects proposed NGO bill
Proposal includes a code of conduct and requires NGOs to submit annual information about activities, accounts, funders and personal wealth of officials
Russian sabotage may lead to NATO invoke Article 5, says German intel chief
Article says if a member comes under attack, other members are obligated to help it respond
Romania to investigate foreign interference after far-right vote surge
Calin Georgescu, who has urged engagement with Russia, will face December 8 runoff against center-right candidate
From VOA Spanish: Jamaica deports 40 Haitian migrants who attempted to enter illegally by boat
"Life is tough back home. We found a boat, we got in and escaped," a Haitian migrant who arrived in the southern city of Les Cayes, Haiti, told VOA. The Jamaican Coast Guard returned to Haiti a group of 40 migrants who they say attempted to enter the island illegally. Migrants say gang violence has made living in Haiti unbearable, forcing them to seek security elsewhere.
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From VOA Spanish: Could President-elect Donald Trump repeal birthright citizenship?
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of repealing birthright citizenship guaranteed under 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. However, repealing this right would face significant legal political challenges.
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Romania to investigate foreign interference after far-right vote surge
Calin Georgescu, who has urged engagement with Russia, will face December 8 runoff against center-right candidate
From VOA Spanish: Trump promises to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China: What this measure would mean
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on his first day in office, he would impose a 25% tariff on all goods entering from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% on goods from China. Here's what to expect.
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Border Crossings: 2ŁØT
Last week, 2ŁØT, the genre-blending band known for its unique sound and dedication to social advocacy, released its debut album Entropy, marking a significant milestone in its mission to inspire change through music. Alongside the album, the band shares their latest single, "Never New You" a moody, reflective track inspired by the complex theme of human connection and the feeling of only knowing the surface of those around us, hinting at the often unseen depths within everyone.
Hezbollah cease-fire
A cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that began Wednesday appeared to be holding, as residents in cars heaped with belongings streamed back toward southern Lebanon. If it holds, the cease-fire will bring an end to nearly 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which escalated in mid-September into all-out war. We talk to Avi Melamed a former Israeli intelligence official.
US dismisses Russia’s warning to South Korea about supplying arms to Ukraine
US officials stress Russia’s sole responsibility for deployment of North Korean troops in its war of aggression with Ukraine
France’s farmers resume strike over South American trade deal
Trump return to power adds to debate on whether Europe’s economies should look inward or outward
From VOA Russian: White House confirms Ukraine approved to use ATACMS on targets deep in Russia
The White House this week officially confirmed Ukraine’s use of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. White House National Security Advisor John Kirby told reporters that Ukraine can use ATACMS to defend itself on “an immediate-need basis.”
“We did change the guidance and gave them guidance that they can use them to strike these particular types of targets,” he said.
VOA Russian spoke to experts about the timing and the reasons for the shift in U.S....