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Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on
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
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
Protesters also break into presidential administration offices located in the same complex as the parliament
Dutch government survives dispute over Amsterdam violence
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
Preliminary results likely to take days to be known
US, Japan, South Korea coordinate response to North Korean threats
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
Many of the messages contained ethnic slurs, references to slavery
U.S. election and climate conference dominate the week
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
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
Several Democratic lawmakers have publicly called for a probe into Musk's communications with Moscow
London awards ceremony honors victims of Russian oppression
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
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
Taliban have called on national, international organizations to support their relocation plan
Philippines deals with massive flooding after 5th typhoon hits
Honduras cancels storm warning, but still set for much rain
Republican lawmakers optimistic Trump can end Russia-Ukraine war
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
Journalists from Ukraine, Kenya, Jordan are recognized with Knight awards for their accountability journalism
Trump adds Interior and White House appointments
Steven Cheung named communications director; Leavitt names press secretary
Families of North Korean soldiers in Russia face fear, anxiety
Western intelligence officials estimate that as many as 10,000 North Korean soldiers are now in place, mainly around Russia’s Kursk region