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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,...

This year’s Magnitsky awards went to Russia’s Yulia Navalnaya, US senator, among others

Several Democratic lawmakers have publicly called for a probe into Musk's communications with Moscow

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.

Critics say increased push to control online activities is to curb criticism of the Pakistani military

Taliban have called on national, international organizations to support their relocation plan

Honduras cancels storm warning, but still set for much rain

House leaders tell VOA’s Ukrainian Service say they are working with Trump to help him fulfill his goal

Journalists from Ukraine, Kenya, Jordan are recognized with Knight awards for their accountability journalism

Steven Cheung named communications director; Leavitt names press secretary

Western intelligence officials estimate that as many as 10,000 North Korean soldiers are now in place, mainly around Russia’s Kursk region

Presidential transition is a period of 11 critical weeks that serve as springboard for peaceful US presidential succession

Abraham Jimenez Enoa documents how Cuba's repression drove him into exile

Climate activists have written a letter to UN climate leaders demanding that big oil lobbyists be banned from the annual COP climate meetings. This year's U.N. climate summit is struggling to focus minds on the health of the planet, with turbulent geopolitics, a confrontational host and the reelection of U.S. climate skeptic Donald Trump stealing the limelight. We talk with correspondent in Chermaine Lee, who is at the conference in Azerbaijan.

Experts share their perspectives on the critical process of peaceful transfer of power and what’s involved in the US presidential transition

Ruling says authorities must not demolish property of people accused of crimes

Less than a month after Zamora was released to house arrest, appeals court orders his return to prison

During a telephone call, the chancellor also calls on Russia to show a willingness to negotiate lasting peace

'65% of Ukraine’s own energy production capacities has been destroyed,’ one UN official reported