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The draft constitution proposes sweeping changes that could prevent dynastic rule and transfer of power

Federal officials say worsening wildfires due to climate change mean forests must be more actively managed to increase their resiliency

Workers are seeking a pay raise and benefits comparable to pacts reached last year at other resorts

Firefighters in New York said Sunday that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey border

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson reminded critics Sunday that the American people voted to shake up the status quo, and that’s what these new Cabinet officials, if confirmed, will be tasked with doing.

The Baltic states have committed to continue providing financial and material support to Ukraine’s fight against Russia in 2025. Part of that support is coming from the Latvian-led Drone Coalition. Vladislav Andrejevs has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Video editing by Sergii Dogotar.

There are fears that Donald Trump will roll back environmental policies

Would-be defense chief Pete Hegseth and attorney general choice Matt Gaetz are under scrutiny

Moscow is expending huge amounts of weaponry and human life to make small-but-steady territorial gains to the nearly one-fifth of Ukraine it already controls

Demonstrators stormed the buildings Friday to protest new measures allowing Russians to buy property in the seaside region of Abkhazia

New standards raise questions about how they will be regulated

Second place this week went to 'Venom 3,' followed by 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' 'Heretic' and 'The Wild Robot'

Decision is a major US policy shift and comes as Biden is about to leave office and President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to limit American support for Ukraine and end the war as soon as possible 

Russia launched a massive airstrike campaign against neighboring Ukraine on Sunday. Local officials say several people died and the power system suffered “severe damage.” VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

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Joined by Carlos Nobre, a Nobel-Prize winning scientist and Biden climate adviser John Podesta, Biden lifted in his helicopter over a stretch of the rainforest, for a good view of the area

Leaders pledge stronger ties in maritime security and counterterrorism during a meeting where they also agree on more support for Global South nations

Interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus says that not only deaths in uprising but all other violations of human rights, including alleged enforced disappearances while Hasina was in power, would be investigated