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G20 wraps with talk of climate change, poverty reduction, tax on billionaires

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 20:14
Leaders of largest economies end summit without strong statements on Ukraine, Gaza

G20 wraps summit highlighting Global South issues

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 19:56
Leaders of the 20 largest economies, the G20, ended a two-day summit in Brazil with a statement supporting developing world priorities on climate change, poverty reduction and taxing billionaires. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Iran increases its near weapons-grade uranium

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 19:32
IAEA considers resolution against Iran for its lack of cooperation

Falling yuan poses challenge for China's policymakers

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 19:14
With higher US tariffs anticipated, analysts expect the Chinese currency to continue its decline in 2025

Months after Venezuelan election, US recognizes opposition candidate as president-elect

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 18:42
In a social media post, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demands 'respect for the will' of Venezuelan voters

Relatives of wounded Ukrainian veterans become main caregivers

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 18:35
In Ukraine, wounded veterans who need long rehabilitation are mostly cared for by relatives. They face the difficult job with little help from the state. Lesia Bakalets has more from Kyiv. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets

Russia rattles nuclear saber after U.S. missiles fired by Ukraine

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 17:00
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of its nuclear weapons, a move that follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory with American-supplied longer-range missiles. Moscow says Ukraine fired six American-supplied longer-range missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region. It marks Kyiv’s first use of the weapons inside Russia in 1,000 days of war. We talk about it with Doug Klain, nonresident fellow at...

China's Xi, Germany's Scholz discuss EV tariffs, 'broad market opportunities'

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 16:57
China has asked Germany to support efforts to resolve a dispute between the European Union and Beijing over electric vehicle tariffs

Americans confront racial past in debate over critical race theory

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 16:00
Eighteen US states now limit or ban the academic doctrine

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion ban, including explicit ban on pills

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 15:42
The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of access

Trump plans to nominate billionaire Wall Street banker for commerce secretary

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 15:16
Howard Lutnick, the CEO and chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald global financial services firm, was co-chair of Trump's transition team

California reports possible bird flu case in child

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 14:54
Health officials say there is no evidence there was human-to-human transmission

Prosecutors oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 14:53
But they said they might be open to delaying his sentencing until after his second term as president

Anti-corruption protesters in Botswana demand action from new government

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 14:42
Scores demonstrate against corruption, demanding prosecution of alleged public fund looters

Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 14:37
The European Union and United Kingdom on Monday widened sanctions against Iran

November 19, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 13:55
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The impact of 1,000 days of Russia’s war on a Ukrainian family

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 12:53
Family members recall how nearly three years of war have transformed their lives

Qataris say no to popular elections for legislature

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 12:25
The constitutional referendum replacing Shura Council elections with appointments was promoted as a move toward unity and inclusivity

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