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Future of Namibia’s red line goes on trial next month
Meanwhile, the country's next president says removal will happen gradually but has already begun
Zelenskyy reveals new medium-range Peklo drone missile
The Ukranian president says the first batch has already been delivered
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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in US
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law, which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January, is constitutional
Doctors want urgent action on DRC’s yet-to-be identified disease outbreak
Africa CDC and WHO say they are waiting for lab results of the disease, first detected in October in a province on the border with Angola
US rebounds, adds 227,000 jobs in November
It is a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes sharply reduced payrolls
Israeli-Hamas peace talks resume in Egypt
Israeli troops are reinforcing the Golan Heights border area with Syria
Striking findings from 2024
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Striking findings from 2024
Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.
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Categories: Immigration News Resources
Big polluters fear UN court case will fuel compensation demands
Judges at the International Court of Justice are to give an opinion on legal obligations of states over climate change and damage liability
World’s big polluters fear UN court case will fuel compensation demands
As a landmark climate change court case reaches its halfway mark in The Hague, clear divisions have emerged over whether nation states can be held legally liable for damage caused to the global climate system by greenhouse gas emissions. Henry Ridgwell has more.
Record 1.1 million international students in US, report finds
The U.S. has set a new record for international students, hosting more than 1.1 million students during the 2023-24 academic year, a new report says.
That's according to Boundless, which says its mission is "to empower every family to navigate the immigration system more confidently, rapidly and affordably."
Read the full story here. (November 2024)
Mexico City rehabilitation program helps Ukrainian veterans
According to recent numbers, 120,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died fighting Russia’s invasion. The number of wounded is nearing 200,000. Those who survived — some having lost limbs — face a grueling road to recovery. In Mexico City, a unique program is offering them a lifeline. Karen Sanchez reports.
Cargo sailboat cruises to cleaner future with blend of old, new technology
Using sailing ships to move cargo may be making a comeback. These days, eco-friendly watercraft are equipped with the latest technology. Elena Wolf has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Max Avloshenko
Hunt for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO heads into 3rd day
Police released new photos Thursday of a person wanted for questioning in connection with Brian Thompson’s killing
Georgian government denies halting EU accession, even as it suspends talks
While the Georgian government has not formally abandoned the nation’s European Union aspirations, the delays in EU negotiations and rejection of financial support significantly undermine practical steps required for accession.
Romanian top court annuls presidential election result
The second round had been scheduled for Sunday, and voting is already underway in polling stations abroad
US farmers, economists weigh in on impact of tariffs
Through social media posts, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to imposed tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico – three of the top trading partners for the United States. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more about the potential economic impact if Trump follows through.