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Quake strikes near battered Vanuatu; no major damage reported

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 19:57
The nation's most populous island, Efate, is still reeling from the 7.3-magnitude quake that struck on Tuesday

Albania to shut down TikTok for 1 year, says platform promotes violence among children

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 19:29
Albanian children comprise the largest group of TikTok users in the country, according to researchers

Pope describes Israeli airstrikes of Gaza as 'cruelty'

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 18:50
Israel allows clerics to enter Gaza and 'works in cooperation with the Christian community to make it easier for the Christian population that remains in the Gaza Strip – including coordinating its removal from the Gaza Strip to a third country,' a statement from the military said

More than 20 civilians killed in central Mali village attacks

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 18:26
The West African nation is battling armed groups with links to al-Qaida and Islamic State

US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen's capital

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 18:11
American forces say they struck multiple Houthi one-way drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Red Sea

Venezuela releases journalist detained during post-election protests

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 17:03
Only a handful of countries, including key Venezuela ally Russia, have recognized Maduro's reelection to a third six-year term

Airports reopen following Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Kazan

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 16:35
Russian state news agencies report the drone attack on a residential complex and other areas in Kazan, about 800 kilometers east of Moscow

Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 16:01
Any movement on the issue appears unlikely as Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate in January

Children among at least 13 killed in stampedes at charity events in Nigeria

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 15:20
Saturday's two accidents happen days after another stampede in Africa's most populous country

Trump picks David Fink to lead Federal Railroad Administration

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 14:39
The president-elect posts news about his latest cabinet choice on Truth Social

New musical project tells 1800s story of US transcontinental railroad

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 14:05
Rhiannon Giddens is an award-winning artist whose new project tells the story of the U.S. transcontinental railroad — a story told through the eyes of its builders, including African American, Chinese, Japanese, Irish and Native American workers. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

37 people die in crash between bus, truck in Brazil

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 13:48
13 people were taken to hospitals

Trump wants US to dominate AI as industry weighs benefits, risks

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 13:34
Generative artificial intelligence companies are racing to build on the popularity of programs like ChatGPT, but AI regulation has not kept pace with the technology. Now, an incoming administration could favor U.S. domination over risk mitigation. Tina Trinh reports.

Lack of shelter, food increases Gazans’ misery as winter sets in

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 11:06
While many Palestinians lack adequate shelter to protect against the cold and rain, humanitarians must prioritize providing food over shelter

France adds first nuclear reactor in 25 years to grid

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 10:33
The reactor goes online 12 years later than planned and at a cost four times the original budget

Syria's new rulers name foreign minister in push for international relations

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 07:56
Syria's de facto ruler has engaged with foreign delegations since assuming power

Pakistan dismisses US official's warning over missile program

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 21, 2024 - 07:39
US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said Pakistan's development of long-range ballistic missiles made it an 'emerging threat'

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