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Prince Harry's phone-hacking lawsuit against Daily Mail to go to trial in 2026

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 08:15
Harry is one of seven claimants suing Associated Newspapers over allegations of voicemail interception – commonly known as phone-hacking – and other serious privacy breaches dating back 30 years

Seattle Museum of Pop Culture honors Jimi Hendrix

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 08:00
November 27th marks the birthday of iconic American guitarist and songwriter Jimi Hendrix. In his hometown of Seattle, the Museum of Pop Culture, inspired by his groundbreaking music, celebrated his enduring legacy with family members, former colleagues, and fans. Natasha Mozgovaya has the story.

Death toll from Sudan’s brutal civil war far exceeds previous estimates, study suggests

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 07:41
The number of people killed in Sudan’s civil war is far higher than previously thought, according to new research, as aid agencies warn that conflict has created the world’s worst hunger crisis with millions on the brink of famine

Job boom creates Swiss immigration headache for EU trade talks

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 05:21
Since Switzerland secured unfettered access to the EU's single market in 1999, its economy has expanded faster than those of Germany, Austria, France and Italy

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over threats against Marcos

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 04:38
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday described her threat as a criminal plot and vowed to fight it

EU urges Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire: ‘No more excuses’

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 04:15
US: ‘Significant progress’ made toward agreement

Top importer Vietnam struggles to recycle plastic waste

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 03:29
Vietnam was the world's fourth largest importer of plastic scrap in 2022, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

German exporters optimistic for first time in months despite possible Trump tariffs

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 03:22
Some analysts assume that German deliveries to the United States could initially increase in the coming months as companies there try to order goods before the possible introduction of tariffs

 Ukraine says it shot down 76 of 188 Russian drones

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 02:58
Russia reports destroying 39 drones

Indonesia province resumes search for 7 missing after landslide and floods kill 15

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 02:02
The disaster agency warned people in North Sumatra province to anticipate potential floods in the coming weeks

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 26, 2024 - 01:56
Google and Meta said in their submissions that the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.

3 Uzbek nationals arrested in the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the UAE

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 25, 2024 - 23:47
Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a kosher grocery store in the city of Dubai

Police in Turkey detain demonstrators seeking more protection for women against violence

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 25, 2024 - 23:37
Police barricaded all entrances to a main street and to the city's main square, while authorities shut down several metro stations to prevent large gatherings

Overseas Chinese activists mark two years since White Paper protests

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 25, 2024 - 23:10
Overseas activists say the movement has inspired a new generation of Chinese activists, but they are doubtful any new activism will improve the tight government controls over speech in China

US lawmakers say Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 25, 2024 - 22:35
The lawmakers say Hong Kong has shifted from being a trusted global financial center to a critical player in the deepening authoritarian axis of China, Iran, Russia and North Korea

Charges to be dropped against president-elect Trump

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 25, 2024 - 22:35
Special Council Jack Smith asked a judge to dismiss the charges against president-elect Donald Trump, citing the Justice Department’s policy of not indicting sitting presidents. The U.S. says it is pushing hard for a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah and Turkey appears to be hosting Hamas officials. Plus, a look at Donald Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and the death toll in Sudan.

US telecom worker who was Chinese agent sentenced to 4 years in prison

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 25, 2024 - 22:27
Li admitted in a plea agreement to acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government

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