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Analysis: China, Russia, North Korea and Iran described as new ‘Axis of Evil’ by some

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 21:40
Relationship between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran on display this month through the four countries’ military actions

US lawmakers label Pakistan's governance 'military rule with civilian facade'

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 21:06
Representatives urge President Joe Biden to work 'to secure the release of political prisoners' in Pakistan, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan

US Justice Department warns Musk's super PAC over $1 million giveaways

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 20:03
Musk, who has thrown his support behind Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he was giving away $1 million each day until Election Day to someone who signs his online petition supporting the U.S. Constitution

Humanitarian aid workers face 'increasingly difficult' conditions  

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 19:37
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announces Red Family Fund to honor aid workers who have died in line of duty 

Pakistan's weapons programs face scrutiny after US curbs

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 19:06
Experts say US sanctions may hamper Islamabad's future collaboration with China in weapons development

For Tibetan political leader, 'Middle Way' to autonomy is still core focus

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 19:00
The Buddhist idea of impermanence comforts Tibet's Sikyong Penpa Tsering

US says there is evidence of North Korean troops in Russia

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 18:35
The United States said there is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had learned that two North Korean military units were training in Russia for potential combat in Ukraine. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb reports.

Why are North Korean troops in Russia?

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 18:00
The United States confirms it has evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia. Questions remain as to whether the North Korean soldiers are being trained to support Russian forces on the battlefield in Ukraine. South Korean officials worry the Kremlin may reward the North by giving it sophisticated weapons technology targeting South Korea. We speak with Thomas Graham, a distinguished fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former special assistant to the president and senior...

Tensions grip Bangladesh as student protesters demand president's resignation

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 16:01
Mohammed Shahabuddin made comments that appeared to call into question former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation in August

Beijing touts Hong Kong’s business bona fides amid rights restrictions

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 14:53
While Hong Kong’s economy remains open, observers say Beijing’s heavy-handed political interventions risk the city-state’s status as an international business hub.

Ex WH chief of staff: Trump wanted generals like Hitler's and said Nazi leader 'did some good things’

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 14:38
John Kelly's new warnings emerge as Trump seeks a second term vowing to dramatically expand his use of military at home and suggesting he would use force to go after Americans he considers 'enemies from within'

Border arrests fall in September, last monthly gauge before US elections

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 14:22
San Diego — Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico fell 7% in September to a more than four-year low, authorities said Tuesday. It was likely the last monthly gauge during a presidential campaign in which Republican nominee Donald Trump has made immigration a signature issue.  The Border Patrol made 53,858 arrests, down from 58,009 in August and the lowest tally since August 2020, when arrests totaled 47,283, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  Mexicans...

Snakebite victims in Southern Africa struggle to get antivenom

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 14:04
Delays in getting to hospital, high costs, and antivenom shortages make treatment difficult; South African researchers are trying to fix that

Polio strikes as misinformation fuels vaccine refusal in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 13:56
The naturally occurring form of polio remains active in only two countries in the world: Pakistan and Afghanistan. Over 50 cases of so-called wild polio have been confirmed in the region this year despite continuing efforts to eradicate the disease. This report comes from both sides of the border.

Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 13:43
The team said he died Tuesday night at a Los Angeles hospital but did not provide the cause or other details

Modi, Xi meeting signals thaw in frosty India-China ties

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 13:32
The first bilateral meeting between the leaders in half a decade takes place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia

Human Rights Watch criticizes Burkina Faso for omitting abuses in state report

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 13:31
Authorities, security forces and terror groups all accused of widespread abuses against civilians

October 23, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 13:25
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