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Palau’s president secures 2nd term amid attempt to navigate US-China competition

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 12:15
Analysts say Palau will keep deepening ties with US while remaining critical of threats and pressure posed by China

Human Rights Watch calls for protection force in Sudan as attacks on civilians escalate

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 12:11
One group reports that 169 people have been killed since the violence started in southeastern Jazirah state on Oct. 20

Harris appears with Biden for first time since election loss

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 12:04
The vice president took part in a Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, the first time she has been seen in public since her Nov. 6 speech in which she conceded her loss to Donald Trump

Israel sees progress in Lebanon cease-fire talks, says Russia can help

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 10:15
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the war against Hezbollah was not yet over and that the main challenge facing any cease-fire deal would be enforcement

Trump taps Stefanik to be UN Ambassador 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 09:59
"I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter," Trump said.

Ukrainian refugees killed by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 08:58
Anna Wiebe moved to the U.S. from Ukraine 25 years ago. Four of her Ukrainian relatives fled the country and joined her after Russia invaded in 2022. They settled in North Carolina. But then Hurricane Helene arrived. Rafael Saakov has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. VOA footage: Aleksandr Bergan.

Locals move to protect Chile's giant desert geoglyphs scarred by off-roaders 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 07:32
The carvings are now scarred with hundreds of tire tracks from motorcycles and off-road vehicles tearing through the art creations in the landscape and permanently disfiguring them

Mauritius prime minister says party is headed for defeat in Sunday's vote

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 07:05
Voters went to the polls to elect lawmakers for the 62 seats in parliament for the next five years, from a list of 68 parties and five political alliances

17 Chadian soldiers and 96 rebels killed in a Boko Haram attack, army says

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 06:52
N'DJAMENA — Boko Haram insurgents killed 17 Chadian soldiers in a weekend attack on a military post that also left 96 of the assailants dead in the country's west, Chad's army said. The attack in the Lake Chad region happened on Saturday, army spokesperson Gen. Issakh Acheikh said on national television Sunday night. He did not provide details. The Lake Chad region has been plagued this year by frequent attacks from insurgents, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa....

Pakistan limits outdoor activities, market hours to curb air pollution-related illness 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 06:35
The province has already closed educational institutions and public spaces like parks and zoos until Nov. 17 in places including Lahore, the world's most polluted city in terms of air quality, according to Swiss group IQAir's live ratings

Houthis fire missile toward Israeli base 

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 06:24
Deadly air strikes reported in Gaza, Lebanon  

Taiwan closes exploding pagers case, says not made by Taiwanese firms

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 06:10
Israeli media reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed responsibility for the attack during a cabinet meeting

California Trump supporters celebrate victory

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 05:47
Donald Trump’s supporters in California, a state that went for his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, have been celebrating Trump’s presidential election victory.

Ukraine on high alert, Russian troops amass near Kursk

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 04:21
At least 6 killed in southern Ukraine attacks

The Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 03:36
With the economy dragged down by a real estate crisis and deflationary pressures, consumers no longer go all out on purchases during the shopping extravaganza

'I got my life back': Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 03:13
Dogs 4 Valor, operated through the Olathe, Kansas-based organization called The Battle Within, helps retired veterans and first responders work with their service dogs to help manage depression, anxiety and other challenges

Web Summit kicks off in Lisbon as tech leaders weigh Trump’s return

Voice of America’s immigration news - November 11, 2024 - 01:51
Senior executives from firms such as Apple, Microsoft, and Meta will join high-ranking officials from Europe

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