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Storm blows away from Philippines leaving 82 dead — but it may do a U-turn

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 09:32
Forecasters raised the possibility that high-pressure winds in the South China Sea could push Trami back at the Philippines

Clashes with militants in northwest Pakistan kill 14 security force members 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 09:28
Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility or is blamed for the deadly violence in several attacks 

Beijing gets new Catholic bishop, days after Vatican-China deal renewal 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 09:04
Some conservative Catholics say the deal gives too much influence to China's ruling communists, who have kept a tight reign on religious practice since taking power in 1949

A nightclub in Beirut shelters displaced people

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 08:53
Skybar, once was a luxurious nightclub in Beirut, a place to see and be seen. Now it is home to over 400 displaced people seeking refuge from Israel’s ground operation in south Lebanon and airstrikes in Hezbollah-controlled suburbs of Beirut. Bezhan Hamdard reports.

EU Commission chief promises Bosnia flood aid, support for reform on membership path 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 08:11
Von der Leyen was in Bosnia as part of a trip this week to aspiring EU member states in the Western Balkans to assure them that EU enlargement remains a priority for the 27-nation bloc

LRA rebel commander jailed in Uganda for war crimes in landmark case 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 07:53
Thomas Kwoyelo was convicted of dozens of war crimes in August, the first time an officer of his seniority had been tried by Uganda's judiciary

Union's rejection of Boeing offer threatens jobs at aerospace suppliers 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 07:33
Boeing's supply chain already stressed by quality-and-safety crisis 

Blinken meets Lebanese PM as war rages

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 05:46
Blinken has called for a quick diplomatic solution

Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate sentenced to another 6 months in prison

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 05:20
Mohammadi staged a protest against the execution of another political prisoner

Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:55
Strikes made it the deadliest day for media in a year of hostilities between the Israeli military and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia

Indonesia's new president trains cabinet at military-style camp

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:48
73-year-old former general became leader of Indonesia on Sunday

Taiwan president 'won't yield an inch' in defense of island's territory

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:44
Lai Ching-te made remarks during visit to Kinmen islands for 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces

Germany, India look to boost ties on defense, green energy

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:41
Germany has not traditionally had close defense ties with India, but is now pitching to join the latter's effort to wean its arms base from decades of dependence on Russia

Russia targets Kyiv in overnight drone attack

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:38
More than a dozen drones were downed over the city during the strike

Iran's aviation woes compounded by latest EU sanctions

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:34
EU announced measures last week against Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of transfer of missiles and drones to Russia to use in war against Ukraine

Vote-weary Bulgarians face seventh general election in just over 3 years

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:15
Of the six elections since 2021, only two have produced an elected government

2 Indian soldiers, 2 civilian porters killed in alleged rebel ambush in Kashmir

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:10
Police say rebels sprayed bullets at vehicle carrying soldiers close to highly militarized line of control near resort town of Gulmarg

King Charles tells summit past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 04:03
Charles stopped short of mentioning financial reparations that some leaders at the event have urged

Gangs in Haiti open fire on UN helicopter as violence surges

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 25, 2024 - 03:57
No one was injured as several rounds of gunfire hit the helicopter carrying three crew members and 15 passengers

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