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'Kraven the Hunter' flops while 'Moana 2' tops the box office again

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 15:37
The movie starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson earned only $11 million, according to studio estimates, making it one of the worst openings for Marvel-adjacent property

In Africa, 2024 saw long-time dominant parties retain power in some countries, suffering crushing defeats in others

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 15:26
Voters were busy across the globe in 2024, with more than a dozen countries in Africa holding presidential, parliamentary or local elections. While some long-time dominant parties retained power in parts of Africa, incumbents suffered crushing defeats in others. VOA' Mariama Diallo reports.

Israeli airstrikes target Syrian military depots

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 15:19
Israel launched dozens more airstrikes into neighboring Syria over the weekend, claiming ongoing threats to its security. Syria’s new leadership calls those threats a false pretext, adding it has no desire for a new conflict. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

Incoming national security adviser calls for explanation of US drone sightings

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 14:54
Officials say most of the purported drones over eastern US states have been manned aircraft

Bolivia holds divisive popular vote for its top judges

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 14:28
Bolivia is the only country in the world that holds elections for top judicial posts, but soon Mexico will, too

December 15, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 13:27
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France's Corsica   

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 12:40
Francis appeared relaxed and energized during the one-day visit, just two days before his 88th birthday, still displaying a faded bruise from a fall a week ago

Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive massive air attacks

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 12:19
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday claimed its forces shot down 37 Ukrainian drones over the country’s south and west the previous night

Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after brain surgery

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 11:54
Lula's medical team says surgery went well and that he would be able to walk and hold meetings as he rests in his home in Sao Paulo until Thursday

Incoming FCC chair is big tech critic who worries about China

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 11:43
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates communications in the United States. Carr, an FCC commissioner since 2017, has taken aim at big tech and China’s influence on U.S. communications. VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports.

Mystery drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey - What we know... and don't know

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 11:37
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wrote to President Joe Biden asking for answers; New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X

UN envoy calls for sanctions relief to help rebuild Syria

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 11:32
Syrian government has been under strict sanctions by United States, European Union and others for years as a result of Assad’s brutal response to what began as peaceful anti-government protests in 2011 and later spiraled into civil war

11 dead in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 10:31
The intense tropical cyclone has now made landfall on the east coast of Africa, where aid agencies are warning of more loss of life and severe damage in northern Mozambique

Rescue underway for damaged Russian oil tankers in Kerch Strait 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 09:08
An emergency rescue operation is now underway, Russian officials told state news outlets Sunday

Fiji says 7 foreigners hospitalized after drinking cocktails 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 08:48
A ministry spokesperson said the guests, aged from 18 to 56, included four Australians, one American and two foreigners who live in Fiji, whose nationalities were not given

Israel sees increased threat from Syria despite moderate tone of rebel leaders 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 08:27
Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, said on Saturday that Israel was using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but that he was not interested in engaging in new conflicts as the country focuses on rebuilding

Syrian authorities reopen schools, a week after upheaval that overthrew Assad 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 08:13
Officials said most schools were opening around the country on Sunday, which is the first day of the working week in most Arab countries

DR Congo, Rwanda peace talks canceled 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 15, 2024 - 07:59
There had been high hopes that the summit hosted by Angola's President Joao Lourenco — the African Union mediator to end the conflict — would end with a deal to end the conflict 

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