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35 dead as driver hits crowd at sports center in southern Chinese city  

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 07:15
Police had detained a 62-year-old man at the sports center in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai following the ramming late Monday, on the eve of the country’s premier aviation exhibition by the People’s Liberation Army

Spain's Valencia struggles to get children back to school after deadly floods 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 07:02
Controversy over the regional government's handling of the floods still rages, and a teachers' union accused it of exaggerating the number returning and leaving the clean-up to teachers and pupils

Ishiba survived rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoil  

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 06:40
Here is a look at what's happening in Japan's tumultuous politics, and what it might mean for Ishiba and his government as they prepare to navigate a second term of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

At least 14 killed in Gaza, airstrikes in Beirut 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 06:21
Groups say Israel has fallen short of aid goals 

Russian airstrike kills 4, injures 14

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 06:08
Ukraine drone strike starts fire at Russian oil depot

Biggest name world leaders missing at UN climate talks, others fill the void

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 05:43
The top leaders of the 13 largest carbon dioxide-polluting countries will not appear

Russia and China must counter any U.S. attempt at containment, Shoigu says

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 02:50
China's Xi Jinping and Putin in May pledged a "new era" of partnership between the two most powerful rivals of the United States

China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 12, 2024 - 01:23
The airshow will feature a dedicated drone zone for the first time, reflecting their increased prominence in warzones, including Ukraine

NYC Mayor Eric Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 23:33
Adams, a Democrat, was indicted in September on charges that he accepted luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from a Turkish official seeking political favors

Breakaway Somaliland to hold general elections

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 22:50
The breakaway region of Somaliland in East Africa is due to hold general elections on November 13. As the self-declared republic pushes for recognition from the international community and begins to play a larger role in the region, what could the outcome mean for Somalia and the Horn of Africa?

Church of England head under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 22:40
The 251-page report concluded that Welby failed to report Smyth to authorities when he was informed of the abuse in August 2013, soon after he became Archbishop of Canterbury

US to assess Israeli progress in improving humanitarian conditions

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 22:35
he United States is set to decide whether Israel has made progress toward improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza, just days after global food security experts warned there was a "strong likelihood" famine was imminent. A prominent human rights group is calling for the deployment of peacekeepers in Sudan. Emergency power outages were imposed in a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of Russian strikes on the energy system on Monday. Donald Trump’s supporters in California have...

ICC confirms probe into alleged misconduct by war crimes prosecutor

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 22:20
Khan has previously denied allegations of misconduct that were reported to the court's governing body last month

Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 21:50
A special election for a new mayor will be held within 120 days, or roughly four months

Dutch tram set on fire while tensions are high after violence targeting Israeli fans

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 20:10
Police continue to make arrests connected to earlier violence following a Maccabi Tel Aviv-Ajax match

Jazz saxophonist Donaldson dies at 98

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 19:58
North Carolinian was part of the bop scene that emerged after WWII, and early in his career he recorded with Thelonius Monk, Milt Jackson, George Benson and others

New Zealand's leaders formally apologize to survivors of abuse in state and church care

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 19:50
An estimated 200,000 people in state, foster and faith-based care suffered 'unimaginable' abuse over 7 decades

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