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Future of Namibia’s red line goes on trial next month

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 14:18
Meanwhile, the country's next president says removal will happen gradually but has already begun

Zelenskyy reveals new medium-range Peklo drone missile

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 13:48
The Ukranian president says the first batch has already been delivered

December 6, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 13:11
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in US

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 12:28
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 12:14
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 12:13
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 12:09
Israeli troops are reinforcing the Golan Heights border area with Syria

Striking findings from 2024

The Pew Research Center - December 6, 2024 - 11:54

Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.

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Striking findings from 2024

The Pew Research Center - December 6, 2024 - 11:54

Here’s a look back at 2024 through 14 of our most striking research findings.

The post Striking findings from 2024 appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Big polluters fear UN court case will fuel compensation demands

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 11:41
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 11:31
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 11:30
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 11:19
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 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 10:50
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 10:30
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 10:20
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 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 10:07
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

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 08:53
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.

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