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Vote counting underway in Somaliland after peaceful election

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 23:16
Voters in Somaliland went to the polls for the fourth presidential election since 1991 amid heightened tension between Somalia and Ethiopia over a controversial maritime deal

Trump picks former rival Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 23:08
Rubio is known as a China hawk, outspoken critic of Cuba's Communist government, and strong backer of Israel

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Trump's party control of government

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 23:07
Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats

At APEC and G20, Biden faces leaders worried about US policy changes

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 23:07
Leaders gear up for turmoil as their officials hammer out agenda on issues of global concern

Biden and Trump meet at White House

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 22:30
Joe Biden and Donald Trump meet in the White House to discuss the transfer of power. A transfer of power may be imminent in Germany as well as Olaf Scholz is under pressure to call a confidence vote after the collapse of his governing coalition. Elsewhere in Europe, Kyiv is attacked by Russian missiles. A look at Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. secretary of defense. Plus, the economy of the West Bank.

US downplays impact as China, Peru set to update trade pact, open mega port

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 21:49
US APEC envoy unconcerned that Xi may overshadow Biden’s Peru trip

Explosions outside Brazil's Supreme Court leave 1 dead, force justices to evacuate

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 21:41
Police investigating, did not provide a motive for attack

Conservative lawyer Ted Olson, former US solicitor general, dies at 84

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 21:11
Olson argued 65 cases before the Supreme Court

UNMISS calls for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections in South Sudan

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 21:09
Since winning its independence in 2011, South Sudan is just beginning its fourth extension of the transitional period government, with elections now rescheduled for 2026

Six Israeli troops killed in nation's deadliest day in Lebanon 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 20:54
Israel's new defense minister says there will be no easing up in war against Hezbollah. 

China showcases new stealth fighter at Zhuhai air show

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 20:19
Military analysts call China’s ability to field two types of stealth fighter jets marks a milestone, but it still has a way to go to catch up with US

FBI raids Polymarket CEO's home, seizing phone, electronics

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 20:18
Coplan, Polymarket's 26-year-old founder, was roused from his bed at 6 a.m. by FBI agents demanding he give them his electronic devices

Suspected Chinese hack of US telecoms reveals broader plot

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 19:47
Two US agencies investigating compromise of US presidential campaigns say intrusion was part of 'broad and significant cyber espionage campaign' by Beijing

World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 19:09
The undersea mass in the Pacific Ocean is so big it can be seen from space

In photos: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 19:05
The world’s largest coral colony has been discovered near the remote Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean – an undersea mass that is so big, it can be seen from space, National Geographic scientists announced Nov. 12, 2024.   

US court overturns 1983 Beirut bombing victims' $1.68B judgment against Iran bank

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 19:03
The panel also rejects a claim that a 2019 federal law designed to make it easier to seize Iranian assets held outside the United States waived Bank Markazi's sovereign immunity

Russian exiles plan massive anti-Putin march in Berlin

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 18:56
Russian exiles plan a march Sunday in Berlin demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal, and the release of all political prisoners. Ricardo Marquina reports. Narrator: Elizabeth Cherneff.

Iran ready for possible oil export curbs after Trump election

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 13, 2024 - 18:27
Iranian oil exports have climbed this year to near multi-year highs of 1.7 million barrels per day despite US sanctions

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