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Trump pushes for conflict-ending Ukraine-Russia 'deal'
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says the leaders of Ukraine and Russia should be “prepared to make a deal” to end the brutal conflict that has consumed Ukraine since 2022. VOA’s Anita Powell reports. Iuliia Iarmolenko, Kim Lewis and Kateryna Lisunova contributed.
HRW report: Israel committing genocide by depriving Gaza civilians of water
Rights group report said lack of adequate water has likely resulted in thousands of deaths
December 19, 2024
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Nicaragua's proposed media reform echoes that of other authoritarian regimes
Nicaragua's constitutional reform gives the state more power against media in ways replicated in countries that penalize so-called foreign influence
US ambassador: US arms manufacturers could help boost Vietnam's capabilities
'Our goal is to ensure that Vietnam has what it needs to defend its interests at sea, in the air, on the ground and in cyberspace'
France's Macron visits cyclone-devastated Mayotte as residents plead for aid
At least 31 people were killed and more than 1,500 people injured, but it's feared hundreds or even thousands of people have died
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
But court does not dismiss indictment, leaving future of the prosecution uncertain
Suspect in killing of US insurance CEO will return to New York to face murder charges
Luigi Mangione agrees to be extradited during court appearance in Pennsylvania where he was arrested last week after five days on the run
French court finds 51 defendants guilty in mass rape trial
The victim, Gisele Pelicot, 'respects the verdict;' her husband is sentenced to a maximum 20-year sentence
UN chief names Mexican lawyer to determine fate of Syria’s missing
Syrian human rights group says ‘vast majority’ of the more than 100,000 missing are likely dead
Ukrainian military gets NATO-standard training in Poland, Lithuania
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian soldiers have been receiving training from NATO troops. VOA recently visited one of these training sites where troops from Britain and Canada are training Ukrainian soldiers. Vladislavs Andrejevs has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.
USCIS Updates Guidance on Flexibilities Available During and After Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating our Policy Manual to clarify flexibilities that may be available to benefit requestors during and after an emergency or unforeseen circumstance.
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Kremlin falsely claims Trump’s report of Russian casualties in Ukraine came from Kyiv
Donald Trump's casualty figures align with July-October Western intelligence, defense and military sources, differing from Ukrainian estimates. All Western data indicate Russia has suffered greater military losses than Ukraine in the conflict.
Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities ahead of Christmas rush
Warehouse workers in cities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco are taking part in the 'largest' strike against Amazon, said International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents about 10,000 workers at 10 of the firm's facilities
China lets Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark board ship in cable breach case
The Yi Peng 3 is wanted in Sweden for questioning over the severing of two undersea fiber-optic cables in November
Pakistan defends ballistic missile development amid new US sanctions
Washington on Wednesday announced the restrictions that aim to target 'proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery'
White House: NATO membership necessary for Ukraine security guarantees but invitation decision up to next president
Michael Carpenter, National Security Council director for Europe, discusses Biden administration's final efforts to strengthen Ukraine and why it would take more time and resources from Washington to start successful negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
Stampede in southwestern Nigerian city causes multiple deaths
Incident occurred at Islamic high school where a large crowd had gathered for family event