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Zambia, Zimbabwe seek move to wind, solar to avert power shortages

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 11:11
The countries are experiencing their worst recorded drought, which is drying up the Kariba Dam reservoir and causing hourslong power cuts

China, Pakistan to hold first anti-terror drills in 5 years amid rising attacks

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 10:58
Announcement follows reports that Beijing is pushing Islamabad to permit its security personnel to safeguard thousands of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan from deadly terrorist attacks

Slow progress on climate finance fuels anger as COP29 winds down

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 10:28
Developing nations seek over $1 trillion to adapt to climate change and transition to greener energy 

Slow progress on climate finance fuels anger as COP29 winds down

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 09:56
As the COP29 climate summit enters the final stretch in Azerbaijan, there are growing frustrations over the apparent lack of progress toward securing a deal on climate finance – seen as a crucial step in reducing emissions and limiting global warming. Henry Ridgwell reports.

USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 09:29
Lloyd Austin's comments came amid intense speculation over how the incoming Trump administration would steer US military engagements in Asia

Students hurt in China primary school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 07:04
The police also said a 39-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident, although it did not explain in the brief statement how the incident occurred, saying only that investigations were continuing

Lebanon reviewing Hezbollah-Israel cease-fire agreement 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 06:37
 Netanyahu says Israel will continue to defend against Hezbollah 

Russia broadens conditions for using nuclear weapons 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 06:22
War with Ukraine marks 1,000th day with both sides vowing to continue fight 

Lithuania steps up surveillance at sea following damage to undersea cable

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 06:00
The cable was one of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea which were severed in recent days

Opposition leader wins Somaliland presidential contest

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 05:43
Voting delayed two years due to political differences

Mass rally opposes proposed New Zealand treaty reform

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 04:28
New Zealand police estimated that more than 40,000 Maori protesters gathered in Wellington

Hong Kong imprisons pro-democracy activists in landmark national security case

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 02:46
Analysts say Tuesday’s sentencing will further shrink the space for political participation in Hong Kong

AI in action at Africa Tech Festival

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 01:18
Artificial intelligence was much discussed and demonstrated at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, South Africa earlier this month. The conference highlighted how technology is changing industries on the continent. Vicky Stark filed this report.

Numerous children injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 00:29
Comments on Chinese internet sites reflected anger and frustration with recurring incidents of violence

Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 00:17
Frommer launched what became one of the travel industry's best-known brands, self-publishing "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" in 1957

Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 19, 2024 - 00:12
The emergence of an invasive species of mosquito that is resistant to insecticides is driving up malaria numbers in Africa.

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