The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging Hong Kong authorities to “consult broadly before passing or amending” an extradition bill or “any other legislation,” as protests in …
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US Set to Introduce New Iran Sanctions
VOA’s national security correspondent Jeff Seldin contributed to this report. The United States is set to introduce new sanctions against Iran on Monday, seeking to put additional pressure on the …
your ads here!Local Cambodian Patrols Seek to End Illegal Logging
According to Forest News, Cambodia loses about 208,000 hectares of forest every year from logging. Now some local residents who rely on the forest to make their living are fighting …
your ads here!Trump: ‘Not Looking for War’ With Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is “not looking for war” with Iran and willing to negotiate with its leaders without preconditions, but that under no circumstances can the Islamic …
your ads here!Ruling Party Candidate Concedes Defeat in Istanbul Re-Vote
The ruling party candidate in the re-run of Istanbul’s mayoral election, Binali Yildirim, has conceded defeat to opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu. Sunday’s vote was held because election authorities controversially annulled …
your ads here!India Dismisses US Religious Freedom Report
India says it is proud of its secular credentials as it rejected a U.S. report that said that religious freedom in the country has come under attack in recent years. …
your ads here!Gay-Pride Parade Kicks Off In Kyiv
Thousands of supporters of LGBT rights marched in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv under a heavy police presence. They marched in the center of the capital on June 23 while waving …
your ads here!Trump: ‘Every Last Chance’ for Democrats to Reach Immigration Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants to give opposition Democratic lawmakers “every last chance” to stiffen the country’s asylum laws and immigration policies before launching nationwide raids to …
your ads here!Kim Jong Un Praises ‘Excellent’ Letter from Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received a personal letter from U.S. President Donald Trump and is contemplating its contents, North Korean state media reported Sunday. The official Korean …
your ads here!AP Fact Check: The Silent Partner in Trump’s Boasts
President Donald Trump has a silent partner behind several of the accomplishments he likes to boast about: Barack Obama. Despite assailing his Democratic predecessor for waging a “cruel and heartless …
your ads here!Trump Delays Planned Raids, Gives Congress 2 Weeks to Sort Immigration Deal
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump said he would push back by a couple of weeks the raids planned for Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “At …
your ads here!Iranian Hackers Wage Cyber Campaign Amid Tensions With US
Iran has increased its offensive cyberattacks against the U.S. government and critical infrastructure as tensions have grown between the two nations, cybersecurity firms say. In recent weeks, hackers believed to …
your ads here!Oregon Republicans Flee in Face of Climate Change Bill
Oregon state Republicans would rather go AWOL than let a climate bill pass that they say would raise costs for rural Oregonians. A bill requiring polluters to pay for their …
your ads here!Researchers Test Fungus That Kills Malaria Mosquitos
The World Health Organization says nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of contracting malaria. Efforts to fight the disease take two paths, fighting the disease itself and …
your ads here!A North Dakota Prairie, Home to One of America’s First Mosques
Muslims started settling in America in the 1600s. From the Northeast to Midwest, they have left their mark on U.S. history. Even in some Midwestern states where few Muslims live, …
your ads here!Istanbul Goes Back to Polls in Critical Vote
Istanbul votes again in a mayoral election Sunday, after authorities voided an opposition victory in March that ended 15 years of control by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP Party. The …
your ads here!Istanbul Goes Back to Polls in Critical Vote
This Sunday, Istanbul votes again in a mayoral election, after authorities voided an opposition victory that ended 15 years of control by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP Party. Dorian Jones …
your ads here!Hong Kong Police Call Protests ‘Illegal and Irrational’
Hong Kong police sharply criticized anti-government protesters for besieging their headquarters but refrained from using force to disperse them, in a contrast to the violence that erupted in the city …
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your ads here!Straight Talk Africa
Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution. Broadcast …
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If you want to know what’s trending in news, health, sports and lifestyle, then tune in to Africa 54. Airing Monday through Friday, this 30-minute program takes a closer look …
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