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Surveys show widespread Great Barrier Reef coral loss 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 20:51
Researchers say warming oceans threaten world’s reefs

Anger and soul-searching follow sentences in French rape trial

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 20:43
Plaintiff Gisele Pelicot hailed for her courage in going public

US slow to react to pervasive Chinese hacking, experts say

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 20:37
Recent revelations of more network penetrations have produced warnings from government agencies, but relatively little preventative action 

Mogadishu development project brings hope to Somalia 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 20:15
Initiative includes construction of airport, port, key economic zone, all focused on fostering growth, attracting investment 

US Republicans plan vote on deal to avert shutdown, lift debt limit

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 19:14
With a Democratic Senate, Biden’s support necessary to sign package into law

After a police stop in Serbia, journalist finds spyware on phone  

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 19:05
Amnesty report finds evidence of spyware on dozens of phones of Serbian activists, journalists 

Somalia 'open' to Ethiopian troop role

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 19:03
Though Somalia has secured troops from four AU nations to compensate for Ethiopia’s absence, a recent diplomatic breakthrough has reopened the door for involving Ethiopia's military

During Brazil's elections, women and minorities in media targeted with hate

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 18:53
Growing hostility that started under Bolsonaro presidency continues to affect media covering municipal elections

New US administration, new regional laws are shifting migration dynamics

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 18:39
Migration flows from Latin America to the United States slowed in 2024. New policies in pass-through countries and promises of mass deportations from the incoming U.S. administration are reshaping migration dynamics.​ Veronica Villafane reports.

UN chief tells Israel to stop bombing Syria

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 18:12
Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes on Syria since Assad government fell 

China’s tariffs loss is Vietnam’s gain

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 17:00
With the incoming Trump administration promising an entirely new round of tariffs on U.S. imports, what can we expect? The last time Trump imposed tariffs on China many companies moved their factories to Vietnam. It created a boom and added tens of thousands of jobs to Vietnam’s economy. We get some perspective on the possible impacts on future tariff policy with Margaret Peters, Professor of Political Science at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and author of "Trading Barriers...

Biden's immigration legacy is a complex one

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 16:04
Immigration has been a defining challenge of the Biden presidency, marked by record numbers of migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border

Photo gallery: Syria's Mazzeh air base destroyed, abandoned

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 15:32
Mazzeh air base was one of the strategic military installations Israel attacked after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime

US says Pakistan developing missiles that eventually could hit US

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 15:28
The White House deputy national security adviser raises 'real questions' about the aims of Pakistan's ballistic missile program

Americans lean toward keeping legal immigration steady, see high-skilled workers as a priority

The Pew Research Center - December 19, 2024 - 14:54

About four-in-ten Americans (42%) say highly skilled workers should be given top priority to legally immigrate to the U.S.

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The Inside Story: Syria After Assad | 175

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 14:27
As the Assad regime swiftly falls, we bring you comprehensive coverage on how the U.S. and the world are grappling with this seismic shift. Our correspondent on the ground provides an unparalleled look into the unfolding events within Syria. This week on The Inside Story: Syria After Assad.

Music bridges memory gaps for New York Alzheimer's patients

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 14:24
The Unforgettable Chorus in New York is using music to help people with memory loss reconnect with family, friends and themselves. Since 2011, the choir has been a beacon of hope, offering a space where those living with dementia can be part of a community. Johny Fernandez reports from New York.

US imposes sanctions on Iran, Houthi-related targets

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 14:22
The sanctions target three vessels involved in the trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals, which generates billions of dollars for Iran's leaders

The Inside Story: Syria After Assad | 175 TRANSCRIPT

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 19, 2024 - 14:21
Transcript: The Inside Story: Syria after Assad Episode 175 – December 19, 2024     Show Open:   Unidentified Narrator:   This week on The Inside Story:     The fall of Damascus met with joy and rage.    Plus, a look at the regional challenges facing the incoming Trump administration     Now… on The Inside Story: Syria after Assad.         The Inside Story:   CARLA BABB, VOA Pentagon Correspondent:   Hello and welcome to...

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