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Exiled Russian opposition searches for unified strategy ahead of Trump's return

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 15:07
The opposition movement that wants to topple Vladimir Putin and end his war in Ukraine is entering a new phase, trying to reorganize itself in exile

EV industry hoping for continued growth under Trump

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 14:42
Electric vehicle manufacturers are hoping for continued growth under President-elect Donald Trump, especially as Tesla CEO Elon Musk now appears to be one of his top advisers. Genia Dulot has our story from the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Chad orders French troops' departure, triggers fresh anti-French military sentiment

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 14:40
Chad’s president is ending the country’s defense cooperation agreements with France

Elections in Africa: health risks, road crashes, and mental toll

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 14:24
Elections in Africa are often marked by high stakes and heightened tensions, which is decidedly unhealthy for voters. Experts in Ghana say campaign activities, voter fatigue, and fear of political tension and violence can be deadly. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.

Top Romanian court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 14:02
The unanimous decision came after it asked the Central Election Bureau to recount and verify all 9.4 million ballots cast in the first round of the election on Nov. 24

USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap

USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2025.

French PM's bold budget move spurs opposition parties to pledge no-confidence

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 14:00
Michel Barnier says move is necessary to ensure stability amidst political divisions

December 2, 2024

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 13:49
A look at the best news photos from around the world.

Syria’s civil war intensifies as rebels take major city in lightning offensive

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 12:02
In the largest escalation in years, Syrian rebels take Aleppo as the government sends troops and heavy weapons to the front lines.

Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syria government and opposition to end conflict

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 11:38
Turkish foreign minister says Turkey and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic efforts along with Russia to restore calm days after insurgents launched a lightning offensive and captured almost all of the country's largest city, Aleppo

Several students charged in hazing case at University of Alabama

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 11:30
Several students were accused in a reported fraternity hazing incident at the University of Alabama in which a pledge said he was shoved, stepped on and had things thrown at him, according to NBC News.  Four men, age 20 to 22, were charged with two counts of hazing at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. NBC News reports that some of the actions were captured on video. (October 2024)   

USCIS Now Requires Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants

We now require certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to submit Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, with their Form I-485 or the Form I-485 may otherwise be rejected.

US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China's chip sector

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 10:48
Restrictions to affect semiconductors used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence as competition intensifies between the world's two biggest economies

Analysts say Biden’s first trip to Africa should’ve come earlier in presidency 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 10:07
White House officials say President Joe Biden is looking forward to visiting the continent after a promise he made in 2022

Chief of ICC lashes out at US and Russia over threats, accusations

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 10:01
Judge Tomoko Akane chided both countries for interfering with its investigations, calling their attacks on the court ‘appalling’

World leaders and faithful expected at Notre Dame’s reopening  

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 09:13
Iconic Paris cathedral to welcome visitors for first time since 2019 blaze  

German FM urges China to stop backing Russia, work for Ukraine peace

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 08:54
Speaking in Beijing, Annalena Baerbock she said the over 1,000-day war was impacting the whole world and urged China to help end the Ukraine conflict

Lebanese officials say Israeli strikes hit southern, eastern Lebanon 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 2, 2024 - 07:18
Israel-Hamas ceasefire now ‘more likely,’ US security official says  

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