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Palau’s president secures 2nd term amid attempt to navigate US-China competition
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
Deadly air strikes reported in Gaza, Lebanon
Taiwan closes exploding pagers case, says not made by Taiwanese firms
Israeli media reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed responsibility for the attack during a cabinet meeting
California Trump supporters celebrate victory
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
At least 6 killed in southern Ukraine attacks
The Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy
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
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
Senior executives from firms such as Apple, Microsoft, and Meta will join high-ranking officials from Europe