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Trump’s ‘make peace or die’ message to Putin is deepfake. Yet it fooled Russians

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 09:43
In late January a Russian lawmaker made headlines by accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of using scare tactics to pressure his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, into peace talk with Ukraine. But the words the lawmaker attributed to Trump ended up being digitally altered.

Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France's first big #MeToo trial 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 09:40
Filmmaker Christophe Ruggia was sentenced Monday to two years under house arrest with an electronic bracelet plus a two-year suspended sentence

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 09:09
Crews expected to begin the work of lifting the wreckage on Monday and at daybreak they could be seen aboard a vessel with a crane

Pakistan sets deadline for Western nations to relocate Afghan allies

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 08:54
The individuals in question took refuge in Pakistan after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, primarily seeking shelter from potential retribution due to their affiliations with the US and NATO forces

South Africa defends itself against Trump and Musk attacks on land policy 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 08:43
Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that 'South Africa is confiscating land' and "certain classes of people" were being treated 'very badly'

USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 08:11
USAID staffers said they also tracked more than 600 employees who reported being locked out of the agency's computer systems overnight

Facing tariff threats, India lowers import duties to signal it is not protectionist 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 07:50
The lower duties could help increase American exports to India but may not satisfy Trump, say analysts 

Hospitals in eastern Congo are crowded with wounded and exhausting their supplies  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 06:34
Since the start of the M23 rebels' offensive on Goma on Jan. 26, more than 700 people have been killed and nearly 3,000 have been wounded in the city and its vicinity, officials say

WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 05:58
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting

Pope Francis decries deaths of children in global conflicts

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 05:36
The Vatican, shaken in recent decades by child sexual abuse scandals in countries across the world, invited a range of global leaders on Monday for a one-day conference to discuss children's rights

At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in northern Syria

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 05:34
It was the seventh car bomb explosion in Manbij in just over a month

Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks targeted energy sites

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 03:23
Ukraine says it shot down 38 Russian drones

EU leaders to huddle on defense against Russia, economy, and US

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 01:43
Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council of EU leaders, has billed the one-day gathering as a 'retreat' devoted to defense policy rather than a formal summit

Netanyahu to meet with US Middle East envoy to open US visit

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 00:58
Israeli leader says he and Trump will discuss war in Gaza, along with Iran, Arab relations

Trump to speak with Canadian, Mexican leaders after imposing new tariffs

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 3, 2025 - 00:42
U.S. leader says Americans could face ‘pain’ with new tariffs on key trading partners

Rising floodwaters force evacuations in eastern Australia

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 23:10
Storms have already dumped more than a meter of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters

Chappell Roan wins best new artist at the Grammys

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 2, 2025 - 23:04
aylor Swift presented the award for best country album at the 2025 Grammys to Beyoncé for her groundbreaking 'Cowboy Carter'

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