A Sudanese judge formally indicted former president Omar al-Bashir on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption on Saturday. Questioned in court for the first time, Bashir said that …
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Taliban Insurgents Assault Key Afghan City as Peace Talks Continue
The Taliban have staged a “large-scale” predawn attack on an important city in northern Afghanistan, even as leaders of the insurgent group are engaged in marathon peace talks with the …
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About two million people living in India’s northeastern state of Assam face the unnerving prospect of becoming stateless as authorities wind down a mammoth process to identify illegal immigrants. …
your ads here!Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish
A worsening drought is pushing parts of eastern Australia towards a “Fish Armageddon,” according to senior politicians. With not much rain on the horizon, as well as record low river …
your ads here!Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform
Among the protesters in Hong Kong, many, such as Terence Lai, are prompted by their religious faith to take part in the demonstrations. The 46-year-old community worker for the Hong …
your ads here!Alliance Seeks $7.4B to Immunize 300M Children
Gavi, the global vaccine alliance that targets developing countries, said Friday that it was appealing for $7.4 billion to immunize 300 million children in 2021-25. Gavi’s latest fundraising drive is its most ambitious to date. Officials said they …
your ads here!What’s Behind Trump’s Criticism of Obama
U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a crowded field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. But when the president speaks, it is Barack Obama – his predecessor – who takes the …
your ads here!Why Americans Don’t Wear White After Labor Day
This Monday is Labor Day in the United States — a holiday linked to workers’ rights and wearing white. That may sound strange, but it is true. Many Americans put …
your ads here!Brexit: British Lawmakers Trying to Block No Deal
British lawmakers will next week pull the trigger on their plans to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson leading the country out of the European Union without an exit deal. Johnson …
your ads here!Rights Groups Urge China to End Enforced Disappearances
Marking the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances on Aug. 30, several human rights groups called on China to stop using the practice of disappearances to silence human rights defenders, dissidents …
your ads here!North Korea Changes Constitution to Solidify Kim’s Rule
North Korea’s parliament has approved changes to the country’s constitution to solidify leader Kim Jong Un’s role as head of state, official state media said Thursday. The move came after Kim …
your ads here!Space Command Launches Amid Threats from China, Russia
The United States Space Command officially launched Thursday to defend the military’s “ultimate high ground.” “This is a landmark day — one that recognized the centrality of space to America’s …
your ads here!Rideshare, Delivery Apps Pledge $90M California Ballot Fight
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash threatened Thursday to spend $90 million on a California ballot measure if they can’t reach a deal with unions and lawmakers on legislation that would change …
your ads here!CDC: Mumps Spread in US Migrant Detention Centers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed nearly 900 cases of mumps among people at adult migration detention facilities across the United States in the last year. The virus swept across …
your ads here!Billionaire Democratic Hopeful Steyer Releases His Taxes
Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer made well over a billion dollars over the last decade from holdings that not only include the hedge fund he founded, but also investments in …
your ads here!Brazil’s Ambassador Defends Brazilian Response to Amazon Fires
As fires continue burning through the Amazon jungle, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has begun accepting aid from the world governments. Voice of America spoke with Nestor Forster, Brazil’s interim Ambassador …
your ads here!US Military Officials: No Plans for Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Top US military officer said Wednesday it was too early to talk about the future of US counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan, where insurgent violence continues …
your ads here!Russians Leaving for US Under Tough Political Climate
An oppressive political climate marked by a lack of rights and freedoms is now a key factor driving emigration from Russia, with more than 1.5 million Russians leaving the country …
your ads here!NYC Garbage Man Shares Treasures Found in Trash
New York City garbage man Nelson Molina has been seeing value in other people’s garbage for the past three decades. For years he has been saving unique items that their …
your ads here!State Fairs in America Show City Dwellers Where Their Food Comes From
Where does your food come from? Many city dwellers look no further than the local grocery store. But each summer American state fairs give farmers the opportunity to show off …
your ads here!Unions Target Cathay Pacific Airline in Hong Kong Protest
Trade union members in Hong Kong rallied Wednesday against the city’s flagship Cathay Pacific airline for firing employees apparently because of links to this summer’s ongoing pro-democracy protests. A banner …
your ads here!Over 200 Migrants Rescued in Med This Week
An Italian charity ship rescued around 100 migrants in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, bringing the total number of migrants saved to over 200 this week. The Mare Jonio vessel, run …
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