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US House panel to consider releasing report on Trump's attorney general nominee
Former congressman Matt Gaetz is under scrutiny for allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use
Kyiv’s reaction to Biden’s change of heart.
Kyiv reacts to the news that U.S. President Joe Biden has changed his mind and will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons on Russian territory. President Biden is in Brazil for the G20 as he prepares to hand power over to President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office in January with majorities in the House and Senate. Plus, a look at the President-elect's plans to use the U.S. military for mass deportations of illegal migrants.
Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
If confirmed, Duffy will oversee aviation, automotive, rail, transit and other transportation policies at the department with about a $110 billion budget
Central African Republic applauds extension of peacekeepers' mandate
Civil society groups say UN peacekeepers will protect civilians from rebels during parliamentary and local elections set for next April
Russia vetoes UN cease-fire resolution for Sudan
US ambassador to the UN calls Russia’s veto ‘shocking’
Bolstered by Trump’s election, Israeli settlers hope to annex West Bank
Jewish settlers in the West Bank welcome the election of Donald Trump and his selection of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. They say they hope to annex the West Bank and even build settlements in Gaza. For VOA, Linda Gradstein reports from the West Bank. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Malawi female pilots bring aviation dreams to rural children
Malawi's first female flight crew, Captain Yolanda Kaunda and First Officer Lusekelo Mwenifumbo, is working to inspire the next generation of aviators. The pair have organized airshows to give children opportunities to see aircraft up close. Lameck Masina reports from Lilongwe.
‘Department of Government Efficiency’ faces a daunting task
The organization, which will likely take the form of an advisory committee, aims to slash government spending, will be headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Youths at UN climate talks push through anger to fight for hope
While many passionate youths want to protest, this will be the third straight COP in an authoritarian country with tighter controls on protests and speech
Russia increases arms trade with UN-embargoed nations to feed Ukraine war
Trade with Iran, North Korea, Taliban-controlled Afghanistan is being stepped up to circumvent international restrictions
UN Security Council calls for urgent aid to Gaza
Council urges immediate increase in aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, warning that humanitarian situation there is worsening
US Sudan envoy meets army chief Burhan on first visit
Humanitarian aid is a priority, says Tom Perriello
UN to resume Haiti aid flights
UN paused flights to Haiti's capital last Tuesday after gangs struck three commercial planes with gunfire
Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis describes the move as a signal of the nation’s fiscal recovery
45 pro-democracy activists face wide range of sentences in Hong Kong
It's latest development in largest case brought under a national security law that critics say crushed political activism in semiautonomous Chinese city
US House panel to consider releasing report on Trump's attorney general nominee
Former congressman Matt Gaetz is under scrutiny for allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use
Militants kill 8 Pakistani soldiers, abduct 7 police officers
Attack occurred in Khyber, volatile border district in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting soldiers returning to their base after counterinsurgency operation
Canada foiled Iran plot to assassinate former minister
Irwin Cotler, 84, has been a strong critic of Tehran
Zimbabwe urged to put money into cancer treatment services
Cancer patients and advocates are urging authorities in Zimbabwe to ensure cancer centers have lifesaving equipment needed to properly treat patients. Some patients say public hospitals do not have working machines to provide radiotherapy.