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Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 16, 2024 - 01:30
Funding and attention for long COVID research are dwindling in many wealthy countries

Operation False Target: How Russia plotted to mix a deadly new weapon among decoy drones in Ukraine

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 16, 2024 - 01:25
AP investigation finds Russia plans to use thermobaric warheads that create a vortex of high pressure and heat that can penetrate thick walls

Protesters demand resignation of leader in Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 21:52
Protesters also break into presidential administration offices located in the same complex as the parliament

Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 21:20
Some politicians claimed some Dutch youths of Moroccan descent had attacked Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Western diplomats urge Somaliland leaders to accept election results

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 21:20
Preliminary results likely to take days to be known

US, Japan, South Korea coordinate response to North Korean threats

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 21:10
U.S. President Joe Biden met with the leaders of South Korea and Japan on Friday to discuss a coordinated response to North Korea's deployment of troops in Moscow’s war against Ukraine and Pyongyang’s nuclear threat. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports from Lima, Peru.

FBI says bigoted text messages also sent to LGBTQ, Hispanic people

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 20:48
Many of the messages contained ethnic slurs, references to slavery

U.S. election and climate conference dominate the week

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 20:05
Donald Trump wins a second term as president. Are there parallels from the founding fathers of our country? We speak with author and presidential historian Lindsey Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, whose latest book is Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic. Also, this week, clashes between climate activists and big oil at the UN climate conference in Azerbaijan. We talk with correspondent in Chermaine Lee,...

2024 Magnitsky Human Rights Awards honor rights defenders worldwide

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 20:01
This year’s Magnitsky awards went to Russia’s Yulia Navalnaya, US senator, among others

Democratic senators ask Pentagon, US officials to probe reports of Musk's alleged calls with Russia

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 19:56
Several Democratic lawmakers have publicly called for a probe into Musk's communications with Moscow

London awards ceremony honors victims of Russian oppression

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 19:52
Since 2015, advocates for human rights in Russia have gathered in London every November to present the Magnitsky Human Rights Awards, which honor individuals who have shown great courage in fighting for human rights and opposing corruption. VOA's Amy Kellogg has the story.

Pakistani religious body declares using VPN is against Islamic law

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 19:51
Critics say increased push to control online activities is to curb criticism of the Pakistani military

Taliban relocation plan could worsen humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, analysts say

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 19:40
Taliban have called on national, international organizations to support their relocation plan

Philippines deals with massive flooding after 5th typhoon hits

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 19:07
Honduras cancels storm warning, but still set for much rain

Republican lawmakers optimistic Trump can end Russia-Ukraine war

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 18:55
House leaders tell VOA’s Ukrainian Service say they are working with Trump to help him fulfill his goal

'History is going on right now,' says Ukrainian journalist honored for her coverage

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 18:51
Journalists from Ukraine, Kenya, Jordan are recognized with Knight awards for their accountability journalism

Trump adds Interior and White House appointments

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 18:41
Steven Cheung named communications director; Leavitt names press secretary

Families of North Korean soldiers in Russia face fear, anxiety 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 15, 2024 - 18:27
Western intelligence officials estimate that as many as 10,000 North Korean soldiers are now in place, mainly around Russia’s Kursk region

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