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US envoy in Beirut for talks with Lebanese officials 

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 06:10
Israeli strikes target Hezbollah-linked financial firm 

Microsoft to allow autonomous AI agent development starting next month

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 06:07
The company is positioning autonomous agents - programs which require little human intervention unlike chatbots - as 'apps for an AI-driven world'

Sudanese army reports first defection of senior RSF commander

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 05:47
The army, which has recently reported gains against the RSF in parts of the capital, said Keikal had decided to make the move because of the RSF's 'destructive agenda'

Moldova's EU referendum goes to wire after Sandu decries vote meddling

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 05:12
The tight finish - with fewer than 1.5% of the ballots still to be counted - is far from a resounding endorsement of the pro-EU path that Sandu has pursued

Environmental delegates gather in Colombia for a conference on dwindling global biodiversity

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 03:49
All evidence shows a dramatic decline in species abundance and distribution

'Gives us what you stole from us,' Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 03:46
Indigenous independent Senator Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for the royal couple

Cuba grid collapses again raising doubts about a quick fix

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 03:28
The blackout, after weeks of rolling outages, sparked some small protests around the Caribbean island

New Zealand, Cambodia cite political risks due to high energy transition costs

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 02:53
Cambodia's energy minister, Keo Rottanak, said the transition in Southeast Asia towards net zero would be costly and take a long time

Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 02:39
Former special force commander Prabowo was sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday

 Austin visits Ukraine in show of US support

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 00:54
Russian drone attack damages Kyiv residential buildings

Malawi women make banana wine to fight climate change

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 00:46
Female banana farmers in northern Malawi have found a creative solution to combat the impacts of climate change, which have recently devastated their crops. They are making wine from overripe bananas that go bad because of extreme conditions.

Wounded Ukranian war vets train for wintry sports competition

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 21, 2024 - 00:34
In February, Canada will host the first winter Invictus Games, an athletic competition for wounded and injured veterans from around the world. This year, 550 athletes from 25 countries will compete in both traditional and winter Invictus Games sports. Ukraine will be represented by 35 veterans.

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Beirut

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 20, 2024 - 23:35
Israel said it struck Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, a massive explosion was seen in the city. Joe Biden makes a quick trip to Germany and the race between Trump and Harris for President is getting nasty: will that help either candidate? There’s an election in Moldova, Ukraine’s neighbor to the west where Russian influence is one of the biggest issues in the race. Plus, Italy’s controversial plan to curb illegal migration has begun.

Catholic priest, Indigenous activist Pérez killed by gunmen in southern Mexico

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 20, 2024 - 21:38
Perez led marches against violence, which brought him death threats

Thelma Mothershed Wair, member of Little Rock Nine who integrated Arkansas school, has died

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 20, 2024 - 21:26
For three weeks in September 1957, Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus used the National Guard to block the Black students from enrolling in Central High, three years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared segregated classrooms were unconstitutional

Expelled Indian high commissioner denies involvement in murder of Sikh leader in Canada

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 20, 2024 - 20:10
Sanjay Kumar Verma said in an interview on CTV's Question Period Sunday that the allegations are politically motivated.

US, Canadian navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait week after China war games

Voice of America’s immigration news - October 20, 2024 - 19:49
Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, also says the strategic waterway belongs to it

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