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Musk blames explosion on ‘oxygen/fuel leak’

Announcement of the verdict was delayed three times

Sasha Selipanov, a well-known car designer, was born in the Soviet Union but at 17 moved to the U.S. In California, he mastered the skill of designing high-end cars, creating vehicles for Lamborghini and Bugatti among others. He showed VOA Russian the concept of his first hypercar, which he is building in Los Angeles. Click here for the full story in Russian. 

As the U.S. and Armenia signed a strategic partnership agreement in Washington this week, experts say the Kremlin is slowly losing one of its few remaining allies. While Moscow says that Armenia’s distancing itself from Russia will bear consequences, the Armenian government is trying to steadily chart a pro-Western path.  Click here for the full story in Russian.   

Officials expected to seek a new warrant Friday that will likely extend his detention by 20 days

Leaders nervously eyeing a potential trade standoff with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

Analysts say Beijing wants to show its goodwill toward new administration

Backup from Canada arrived as well

Multistage agreement would include release of hostages, surge in humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza

She had a bittersweet experience in the limelight after her husband first took office in 2016

Concern is mounting as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a meeting of the Israeli Cabinet to approve the deal, raising questions about whether it would be implemented on Sunday as planned. A look at women soldiers killed in Ukraine and human rights abuses in Africa. A look at the career of J.D. Vance as the Trump/Vance administration prepares to take control on Monday, plus a look at the presidential inauguration and what to expect.

Tens of thousands plan to be on the mall to watch President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office Monday; police are preparing for celebrants and protesters 

Shelters are meeting the immediate needs of those affected in Los Angeles, providing clothing, food and a place to sleep. But future needs are creating uncertainty for the population. Click here for the full story in Spanish.             

A Committee of Congress is coordinating the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump with strict security measures, attendance of international dignitaries and the presence of prominent political and business figures. Click here for the full story in Spanish.    

National Weather Service predicts the temperature to be around minus 6 Celsius during the swearing-in

Some local officials vowed to fight the new Trump administration

Hours after Qatar's prime minister announced the first stage of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the talks hit a snag when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backtracking on parts of the deal. Hamas denied the accusation. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.

Legislation banning the social media app on US soil takes effect Sunday, but the incoming president signals willingness to delay enforcement