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Gabon to vote on constitution that would let military leader run for president

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 12:49
The new charter would also remove the post of prime minister and outlaw intimate relations between people of the same sex

G7 allies move ahead with $50 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian funds

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 12:45
Interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets would be used as collateral

Taiwan unveils plans to cope with potential Chinese military blockade

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 12:45
Series of plans would ensure food distribution and energy supply remain undisturbed during potential Chinese military blockade

Voting for Harris another milestone in former President Jimmy Carter's legacy

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 12:15
Plains, Ga. — In a cavernous store filled with trinkets and knick-knacks, Philip Kurland is surrounded by politics. “We’re the largest political memorabilia dealer in the United States,” he tells VOA as he sorts through numerous bins that line his shop. If there’s a button or badge supporting a political candidate, chances are Kurland has it, as he stops and inspects one button in particular. “This is the number one button people request and come in for,” as he proudly shows an...

Guatemalan publisher vows to keep defending his case from house arrest

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 11:59
Jose Ruben Zamora spent two years in prison on charges seen as retaliatory before being transferred to house arrest

Chinese official urges Apple to continue 'deepening' presence in China

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 11:59
Call comes as foreign direct investment in China shrinks and companies like Apple are diversifying manufacturing supply chains

Pakistani court grants bail, orders release of ex-leader's wife

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 11:32
Meanwhile, the Pakistani president approved the selection of a new Supreme Court chief justice under a disputed constitutional amendment

Eligible Latino voters reach record numbers in 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 11:30
With a record number of Latino voters eligible for the 2024 election, their influence will likely be felt more than previous elections. Examining how this group shaped past elections in key battlegrounds across the country offers clues about how Latinos might impact the race.

International students reflect on life at Rutgers U.

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 11:30
International students at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, talk about their experiences and their goals in a story in The Daily Targum, the student newspaper. Read the full story here. (October 2024) 

USCIS Updates Policy Manual Guidance for T Visa

We are revising our guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status Final Rule.

Armed group says it takes control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 10:09
Kachin Independence Army (KIA) says it has taken control of Panwa, likely disrupting shipments of rare earth oxides used in clean energy and other technologies

Greek PM deplores worst climate conditions in 4 decades

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 09:38
The number of wildfires so far this year has reached 9,101, up from 7,163 last year, with 44,000 hectares (109,000 acres) burnt, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tells parliament

Media in Bangladesh facing new challenges since Hasina's ouster

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 09:22
Journalists in Bangladesh are enjoying much-needed freedom of expression since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. But criticizing the opposition that helped oust Hasina can now draw a backlash.

Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss ahead of vote by union workers who have crippled production 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 08:41
Boeing can't produce any new 737s, however, until it ends the strike by 33,000 machinists that has shut down assembly plants in the Seattle area

Britain Prime Minister Starmer plays down Trump team claims of interference 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 07:06
Starmer also insisted that he maintained "a good relationship" with Trump, having met him for talks last month

Japan election could weaken LDP, undermine Ishiba government

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 06:20
The Sunday vote will wrap up a whirlwind month in Japanese politics

Kenya’s impeached deputy president says his life is in danger

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 23, 2024 - 05:46
Kenya's impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told reporters Sunday that his security protection team had been withdrawn, and he warned that should anything happen to him, President William Ruto should be held responsible. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi, Kenya.

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