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Rubio confident in engaging Beijing as US top diplomat despite sanctions

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 14:36
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, Senator Marco Rubio, is a well-known China critic. Despite being sanctioned by the Beijing government in 2020, Rubio says he’s confident of 'finding a solution' to engage with China if confirmed. VOA's Nike Ching reports.

'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at holiday box office

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 14:20
According to studio estimates Sunday, ‘Sonic’ movie earned $38 million, while ‘Mufasa’ brought in $37.1 million from theaters in US and Canada

December 29, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 13:34
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Tourist killed in shark attack in Egypt's Marsa Alam resort 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 13:19
There are sharks in the Red Sea but encounters with them are relatively rare

Croatia holds presidential election with incumbent NATO, EU critic favored 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 12:50
President Zoran Milanović, who is often compared to Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents, faces seven other contenders, including Dragan Primorac, the candidate of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union

Will New Year's Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions?

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 12:14
A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll

Syria's Jewish community can visit one of world's oldest synagogues again

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 12:01
Syria’s 13-year civil war left synagogue partially destroyed; walls and roofs have collapsed and some artifacts are missing

In photos: South Korea plane crash

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 10:40
South Korean authorities say at least 179 people died when a passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after skidding off a runway and slamming into a concrete fence. The Jeju Air jet carrying 181 people, was returning from Bangkok.

3 die off northern France coast in Channel crossing attempt 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 10:00
Rescuers assisted 45 individuals, including four who were transported to hospitals

Tornadoes in Texas, Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 09:36
National Weather Service issues severe thunder storm warnings with possibility of tornadoes in western Georgia, northwestern tip of Florida and elsewhere

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 08:29
'We can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia. [...] We are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done,' he told Azerbaijani state television. 

Gaza captors tortured hostages, including minors, Israeli report says 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 06:16
The report is based on interviews with the medical and welfare teams which treated more than 100 Israeli and foreign hostages, most of whom were released in late November 2023

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 05:19
State media didn't elaborate on the anti-US strategy

New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 04:38
Kavelashvili is hard-line critic of the West

India shows no willingness to extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 03:37
Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India during the massive student-led protests of her regime in Bangladesh earlier this year

AI technology helps level playing field for students with disabilities

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 02:22
Educators strive to discover the possibilities and harness the power of artificial intelligence

Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as year ends

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 29, 2024 - 02:21
Mother gave birth to female calf on December 9 following a seven-month gestation; newborn has yet to be named

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