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China fine tunes economic stimulus as it braces for new US administration 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 08:34
A top-level annual economic planning conference is scheduled for next week that will help set China's strategy for the coming year

North Gaza hospital director says Israeli strikes hit facility 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 07:49
The army's storming of Kamal Adwan comes just days after the UN's World Health Organization said an emergency medical team had reached it for the first time in 60 days

Former Pakistan PM Khan threatens civil disobedience movement from prison 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 07:31
Islamabad — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan. has threatened to start a nationwide civil disobedience movement this month following a government crackdown on his supporters that resulted in the deaths of several.   Khan urged supporters in a message posted Thursday night on the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, to assemble in the northwestern city of Peshawar on December 13 for a “grand gathering to pay homage to the martyrs.” The city is the...

Ghana’s election expected to be highly competitive   

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 06:55
Former president a main challenger of ruling party candidate  

Russia takes villages in key areas of east Ukraine front 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 06:40
Moscow — Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line.    Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers.   Russian army units "liberated the settlements" of Sukhi Yaly and Pustynka in the eastern Donetsk region, Moscow's defense ministry...

Thousands flee fighting in Syrian cities of Homs, Hama

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 03:55
Islamist-led rebels have captured Hama and commercial hub Aleppo

Cameroon truck drivers ask military to protect goods destined for CAR

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 6, 2024 - 03:20
Several hundred truck drivers say they’re stranded at border

Trump picks former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 23:05
Trump has threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 22:30
Israeli government strongly rejects claim, accuses Amnesty of producing 'fabricated report'

Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 22:30
A new report by rights group Amnesty International says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Widespread protests in Tbilisi as Georgia’s ruling party withdraws its EU bid; in neighboring Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on Georgian leaders, saying they are surrendering Georgia to Russia. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels’ victories are threatening to increase tensions between Turkey, Iran, and Russia. France will soon have a new prime minister.

Tokyo-Beijing forum aims to warm chilly relations

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 22:28
KYOTO, JAPAN — The Tokyo-Beijing Forum was held in person this week in Japan for the first time since it went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the two-day forum from December 4 through 5, officials from Japan and China expressed hopes to warm their frosty relations. Analysts pointed to China sending a higher-level delegation than at past forums as a sign that Beijing wants closer trade ties with Japan. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya attended in person, and...

Biden lights National Christmas Tree

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 21:53
The tree is adorned with ornaments created by Americans from every US state, territory and the District of Columbia

South Korea's Yoon faces impeachment as key ally turns against him 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 21:46
Leader of South Korea's conservative party says Yoon's 'swift suspension' is necessary following failed martial law bid

Iran more comfortable with nuclear saber-rattling, US intelligence warns

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 21:32
A new assessment finds Tehran is likely to increase its nuclear activity in the face of renewed threats or sanctions

Paraguay expels Chinese envoy over Taiwan 'interference'

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 21:29
ASUNCION, PARAGUAY — Paraguay canceled a low-level Chinese diplomat's visa and ordered him to leave the country, Paraguay's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, after the envoy appeared to push lawmakers to reconsider Paraguay's friendly relationship with Taiwan. The Foreign Ministry accused Xu Wei of "interference in domestic affairs," while Taiwan's embassy in the country accused him of having "infiltrated" Paraguay to try to undermine its relationship with Chinese-claimed...

Ethiopia's escalating conflicts leave civilians in crossfire

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 5, 2024 - 21:14
Ethiopia faces intensified conflict in Oromia, Tigray and Amhara regions with devastating impacts on civilians, education

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