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Trump deportation plans face pushback in Colorado

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 10:35
Donald Trump singled out Aurora, Colorado, as an example of immigrant crime that he would solve with mass deportations. Colorado’s governor says he welcomes federal help to deport gang members but will oppose broader plans for migrant deportation. From Aurora, Colorado, Shelley Schlender reports.

Top Vatican diplomat consecrates Catholic church at Jesus’ baptism site

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 10:21
Also, a new exhibit at the Vatican showcases Jordan’s Christian roots

Syria thwarts planned Islamic State attack on Shiite shrine

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 09:48
Sayyida Zeinab has been the site of past attacks on Shiite pilgrims by IS.

Ethiopia relaunches securities exchange to lure investors

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 07:49
The exchange returns after a 50-year absence

Russia says Ukrainian drones injure 3 in Tambov region

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 05:21
Russia says it destroyed 85 Ukrainian drones overnight

VOA Persian: Iranian dissident rapper tops Spin magazine's influential list

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 02:41
The music magazine Spin published its “25 Most Influential People in Music In 2025” list, with Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi ranked at the top. Salehi was released from prison in December. He was initially arrested in late October 2022 in connection with nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini while in morality police custody. Click here to read the full story in Persian.

US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 02:40
Officials say consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs

Hong Kong struggles to improve conditions in tiny, crowded homes

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 02:39
In sub-divided flats each resident lives in an area of about 6 square meters on average

College tuition has fallen significantly at many US schools, research finds

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 02:38
College Board figures average in-state public tuition this year is $11,610, down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account; after grants and aid, drop is even greater

Doctors worry that iodine deficiency, a dietary problem from the past, is coming back

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 11, 2025 - 02:38
People are getting less iodine because of changes in diet and food manufacturing

Russia blames Ukraine for deadly supermarket strike

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 10, 2025 - 23:37
Kyiv reports wave of Russian drone attacks in several regions

Biden team urges Trump administration to keep continuity in Indo-Pacific 

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 10, 2025 - 23:02
National security adviser Jake Sullivan says alliances are key amid broader alignment among adversaries: Russia, China, North Korea

Russia claims there is no famine in Sudan as millions suffer from acute food shortages

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 10, 2025 - 20:32
The Famine Review Committee report on Sudan is backed by expert investigation and analysis proving millions are in acute need of food.

Prosecutors demand former US senator get at least 15 years in prison for corruption

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 10, 2025 - 20:29
Prosecutors are demanding that former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez be given at least a 15-year prison sentence following his conviction for corruption that included acting as an agent of a foreign government. In the sentencing recommendation filed late Thursday in a Manhattan federal court, prosecutors said the 71-year-old Democrat who once represented New Jersey is the first senator convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first person convicted of serving as a...

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for continued lies about election workers

Voice of America’s immigration news - January 10, 2025 - 20:19
Judge Beryl Howell found Rudy Giuliani violated court orders barring him from defaming Wandrea Moss and Ruby Freeman

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