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Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers

With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the people who help make Thanksgiving celebrations possible. Many of the fruits, vegetables, and other staples of our Thanksgiving celebrations are harvested by immigrant farm workers. In fruit and vegetable crop production, […]

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COP29 climate summit enters overtime as $250 billion deal stalls

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 14:00
The talks have been marked by division between wealthy governments resisting a costly outcome and developing nations pushing for more

Mixed martial arts star McGregor sexually assaulted woman in 2018, jury finds

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 13:40
Verdict in civil trial requires fighter to pay nearly 250,000 euros in damages

Sixth tourist dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 13:38
A Laotian official says a 'number of people' have been detained but no charges have been filed

November 22, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 12:45
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Trump gets permission to seek dismissal of hush money case

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 12:24
The judge formally delays the sentencing of Trump, which had been scheduled to take place Tuesday

Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions

The Pew Research Center - November 22, 2024 - 11:55

Among those who support mass deportations, 43% also say undocumented immigrants should have a way to stay in the country legally.

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Most Americans say undocumented immigrants should be able to stay legally under certain conditions

The Pew Research Center - November 22, 2024 - 11:55

Among those who support mass deportations, 43% also say undocumented immigrants should have a way to stay in the country legally.

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Violent attacks test China’s measures to address social grievances

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 11:53
Random acts of violence in China may reflect social discontent caused, in part, by China’s sluggish economy

‘We have taken risks to tell the stories,’ says press freedom awardee

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 11:52
Journalists recognized for commitment to truth in face of challenges at press freedom awards

Journalists braving repression and attacks recognized at awards

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 11:50
Four journalists recognized for work in the face of arrest, legal threats, danger covering conflict

Overall college enrollment is up, first-year enrollment down 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 11:30
For the second year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, college enrollment has climbed in the United States.  But the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center noticed a substantial drop in the number of freshmen, which could be troubling for future enrollment, according to a report in Forbes. (October 2024) 

China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 10:59
The move will bring to 38 the number of countries that have been granted visa-free access since last year

Russia's full-scale invasion pushes Ukraine’s digitalization drive

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 10:44
From digital passports to apps that announce air alerts or enable conscripts to update their information in the draft register, Ukraine is now a world leader in the drive to digitalize government services. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv.

Over 2 million children in South Sudan at risk of acute malnutrition 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 09:02
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report shows that nearly 8 million of South Sudan’s 12 million people will face acute food insecurity during the 2025 lean season, which begins in April

Israel strikes Gaza after ICC issues arrest warrants

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 05:49
Military says it has killed 2 commanders involved in Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack

Russian drone attack on Sumy kills 2, injures 12, local authorities say

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 04:48
Officials say 3 drones attacked the city around 5 a.m.

Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops, Seoul says

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 22, 2024 - 03:13
United States and South Korea have accused North of sending soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine

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