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US court declines RFK Jr's request to order 2 states to drop him from ballot

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 19:37
Kennedy has sought the Court's intervention to stay on the ballot in some states while dropping off others

Judge dismisses Republican lawsuit targeting Pennsylvania overseas ballots

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 19:29
Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states expected to decide the outcome of the US presidential race

Russia's refusal to return body of Ukrainian journalist slows death investigation

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 18:51
Probe of Victoria Roshchyna’s death in Russian custody hampered as Moscow fails to repatriate body

Americans concerned about the election and aftermath

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 18:17
One week until the U.S. presidential election and voters are concerned not only about the results, but also the potential for a legal fight over the results. Some of the biggest concerns are focused on legal attempts in key states to change election rules. Most experts believe the results will not be final on election night as mail-in votes could take days to count. We spoke with Professor Rebecca Green, Co-Director of the Election Law Program at William and Mary College for insights into...

Record 8 million people diagnosed with TB in 2023, WHO reports

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 18:02
It mostly affects people in Southeast Asia, Africa and the Western Pacific

Somalia expels Ethiopian diplomat

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 17:34
Somalia insists the diplomat's actions 'constitute a breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations'

Companies find solutions to power EVs in energy-challenged Africa

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 17:33
One study describes Africa as 'the most energy-deficient continent in the world'

FOIA Documents Show Troubling Gaps in Transparency at Torrance County Detention Facility

The Torrance County Detention Facility, located in the remote deserts of New Mexico, is notorious for its mistreatment of migrants. The facility’s issues are compounded by the fact that Torrance has largely operated in secrecy. However, documents and data uncovered through a FOIA request have provided a glimpse into ICE detention practices into the facility. […]

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Temporary Protected Status: What’s Up With That?

On October 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Secretary Mayorkas was designating the country of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Through this designation, DHS expects that as many as 11,000 Lebanese individuals currently in the country will be eligible to apply for a potentially renewable 18-month protection to remain in the […]

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Heavy rains cause flash floods in Spain's south, east

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 16:13
Footage shows firefighters rescuing trapped drivers amid heavy rain in the Valencian town of Alzira and flooded streets with stuck cars

Workers launch strikes as Germany frets over industrial future

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 15:58
Tens of thousands of Germans launched nationwide strikes to press for higher wages on Tuesday

Thailand gambling on casinos to boost economy, but risks remain

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 15:55
Experts say the move will bring benefits and risks to the Southeast Asian country

EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking Beijing backlash

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 15:42
Tariffs to range from 7.8% to 35.8% on top of EU’s standard 10% car duty

Sudan displacement crisis worsens as fighting, hunger, sexual violence escalate

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 15:26
The number of displaced persons inside Sudan hits 11 million, worsening world’s largest displacement crisis

Teri Garr, comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 15:25
Garr, 79, died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis

US reiterates 'one China' policy amid reports of Xi's request on Taiwan

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 15:16
Resisting pressure from Beijing to publicly reject independence for Taiwan, Biden administration underscores there is no change in its 'one China' policy which takes no stand on the issue

With a week to go, Harris, Trump trade insults

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 14:25
Polling shows the presidential contest is locked in a virtual dead heat

Georgian opposition takes to streets to challenge election results

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 29, 2024 - 14:25
Opposition leaders and supporters are challenging what they call a fraudulent election in the former Soviet republic

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