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Is America about to make history with its first 'first gentleman'?

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 11:00
If Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris makes history by being elected America’s first female president, her husband Doug Emhoff would also break barriers as the country’s first 'first gentleman.'

Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume purge of voter registrations

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 10:45
Virginia says says the purge is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting

RFE/RL journalist marks 5 months jailed in Azerbaijan

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 10:45
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty rejects the charges and calls for the journalist’s release

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 09:50
Washington — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates.  Wednesday's report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy's total output of goods and services — did slow slightly from its 3% growth rate in the April-June quarter. But the latest figures still reflect surprising durability just as Americans assess the state of the economy in...

Cambodian archaeologists discover centuries-old statues at Angkor

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 09:37
The statues depict 'door guardians' and were discovered near the 11th-century Royal Palace at Angkor Thom

Kremlin falsely denies North Korean military joining Russia's war in Ukraine

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 09:25
Ukrainian and South Korean officials have reported North Korean troops’ deployment to Russia's war in Ukraine. Independent news outlets reported at least six Pyongyang military personnel killed in action in October.

Pakistan hires 2 law firms to fight Iran's pipeline delay claim 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 09:23
Islamabad is trying to avoid a hefty penalty for delaying the project

US experts see Pyongyang's Russia gambit as no-win situation for China

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 09:06
China's response to Russia's growing influence over North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un, likely combines "exasperation" and "panic" as Beijing appears to be losing control over its client state, according to former U.S. policy and intelligence officials. They noted that the explicit security partnership between China's two neighbors —Russia and North Korea — could undermine China's strategic position in East Asia and has long-term implications that are not beneficial for China. On...

France allows six Russian army deserters, and partners, to enter country, apply for asylum

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 08:54
Russian deserters hope French asylum decision will encourage others to flee

New York media outlet connects immigrants with news and resources

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 08:40
Documented covers what federal immigration policy means for immigrants who make New York City their home

Beijing files WTO complaint over EU's new taxes on Chinese EVs  

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 07:43
Extra taxes of up to 35% were announced Tuesday after an EU probe found Chinese state subsidies were undercutting European automakers

Senegal's president fights for mandate in parliamentary race 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 07:04
Government unveils 25-year development plan to boost economy 

China stimulus should go hand in hand with reforms, ex central bank adviser says 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 06:36
China should prioritize improving basic healthcare services for the country's 300 million internal migrant workers as it faces a significant public healthcare shortfall, he said

Spanish authorities report at least 51 dead from devastating flash floods  

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 06:10
Heavy rain lashed much of eastern and southern Spain on Tuesday, flooding streets with muddy water and disrupting rail and air travel

Israel orders evacuations in eastern Lebanon

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 06:02
 UN chief speaks out against Israeli plan to ban agency supporting Palestinians

KDP wins Iraqi Kurdish parliamentary election

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 05:24
Turnout among registered voters was reported at 72%

Journalist shot dead in western Mexico

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 04:25
Cruz Solis's murder is the first killing of a journalist under the government of Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office on October 1

Botswana votes with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 30, 2024 - 04:10
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. for more than a million people registered to vote, with four presidential candidates in the race to head the region's oldest democracy

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