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Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds city to test futuristic mobility

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 11:15
Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation

French authorities detained 4 people after stabbing linked to Islamic extremism 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 11:06
Those detained include the suspected assailant, a 37-year-old Algerian man identified by prosecutors as Brahim A.

Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah 5 months after his killing  

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 10:53
Nasrallah died after Israel's air force dropped more than 80 bombs on the militant group's main operations room in a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital

Congo's president says he'll create ‘unity government’ as violence spreads

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 10:44
Pressure mounts over President Felix Tshisekedi's handling of the crisis

Kremlin hails Putin-Trump dialogue as promising 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 07:58
  Trump broke with Western policy earlier this month by phoning Putin to discuss how to end the Ukraine conflict — a call hailed by Moscow as ending three years of isolation for the Kremlin leader

Russia signs memorandum to build port, oil refinery in Myanmar 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 07:06
The document was signed by the head of the Russian ministry, Maxim Reshetnikov, and Myanmar's minister for investment and foreign economic relations, Kan Zaw, during a visit of a Russian delegation to the Southeast Asian country

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners, citing 'humiliating' handovers of hostages 

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 06:37
The statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office early Sunday came as vehicles apparently carrying prisoners left the open gates of Ofer prison, only to turn around and go back in. 

Vatican: Ailing Pope Francis 'rested during a peaceful night'

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 03:58
Francis had respiratory crisis and blood transfusions

Encroaching desert threatens to swallow Mauritania's homes, history

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 02:44
Mauritania residents say the desert is their destiny

Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 02:43
At least 28,234 dengue cases have been recorded in the Philippines this year up to Feb. 1

Beauty market targets young at heart in aging Japan

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 02:42
TOKYO — Yoshiko Abe is about to turn 89, but that hasn't stopped her from going to the gym every day and trying the free-of-charge makeup course at her housing complex.   "It was really helpful," she said, all smiles and glowing after putting on foundation and pink lipstick, something she hadn't done in years.   Japan has the largest percentage of older citizens than any other country in the world. More than a quarter of Japan's  population is 65 and older, at 36 million people. In...

Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal's illegal big cat trade

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 02:42
Popularity of gris-gris talismans threaten lion's survival in West Africa

Afghan women's radio station to resume broadcasts after Taliban say they're lifting suspension

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 02:39
Radio Begum launched on International Women's Day in March 2021

Well-off Hong Kong daunted by record deficits

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 01:56
Hong Kong is facing its toughest fiscal test in three decades

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 23, 2025 - 01:39
Polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II

New FBI Director Patel will also be named acting head of firearms agency, official says

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 22, 2025 - 23:01
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has about 5,500 employees

Though his movie tops Spirit Awards, 'Anora' director says indie industry still struggles

Voice of America’s immigration news - February 22, 2025 - 22:27
Sean Baker warned that the collapse of DVD sales means creatives like him rarely make money — even when their movies succeed in theaters

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