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Yoon survives impeachment; opposition vows another vote within days

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 16:51
South Korean lawmakers failed Saturday to impeach conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law — which was lifted within hours — this week. But opposition lawmakers say they will hold another impeachment vote as soon as next week. VOA's Bill Gallo reports from Seoul.

'Net is tightening' on man suspected of shooting executive, says official

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 16:20
Officers have confirmed that a cell phone as well as DNA from a coffee cup were recovered from near the murder scene

Brazil judge sentences 3 former officers for killing of Black man

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 14:52
Police are sentenced to 23 to 28 years in prison for homicide and torture resulting in death

Macron welcomes Trump to Paris with presidential pomp, joined by Zelenskyy

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 13:41
Macron and other European leaders are trying to persuade Trump to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion

Pope presides over ceremony with wide bruise on his chin

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 13:17
The Vatican says Francis hit a nightstand with his chin on Friday

Trump says that US should 'not get involved' in conflict in Syria

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 13:00
'Syria is a mess, but is not our friend,' the US president-elect wrote

Decriminalization dominates Australian drug summit

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 12:45
Authorities say there is no public mandate yet for ‘seismic shift’ to decriminalize illicit substances

Germany, France, Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 12:10
Georgian police cracked down on demonstrators with increasing force

Clashes kill 6 Pakistani troops, 22 militants near Afghan border

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 11:36
The military’s media wing said the violence occurred in several districts, including Tank and North Waziristan

Power cuts, train cancellations as Storm Darragh batters UK

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 11:06
The nation's Met Office issued a rare red alert for high winds

Polls open in Ghana election, but economic crisis overshadows voting

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 06:54
The West African nation has struggled with an economic crisis, including surging inflation and a lack of jobs

At least 20 killed in Gaza as Qatar voices hope for ceasefire

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 06:39
At least eight of the dead were civilians, according to residents and medics

Ukraine confirms Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 06:12
Zelenskyy praises Denmark and laments a lack of dedication from other allies

Yoon impeachment uncertain, as opposition pleads with conservatives to return for vote

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 05:49
Earlier, Yoon apologized for causing anxiety in attempting martial law

US to observe 83rd anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 7, 2024 - 03:04
A 104-year-old survivor of attack attends commemoration in Hawaii

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