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US judge disqualifies Trump from Illinois ballot

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/29/2024 - 03:18
Former president barred from appearing on Republican presidential primary ballot over his role in US Capitol attack.

US Supreme Court to hear Trump’s immunity claim in 2020 election case

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/29/2024 - 02:40
Top court agrees to decide whether Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election.

Six children die of malnutrition in Gaza hospitals: Health Ministry

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 22:10
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza has also gone out of service due to a lack of fuel for generators.

‘Groundbreaking’: Michigan’s uncommitted vote for Gaza should ‘worry’ Biden

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 21:56
Michigan movement 'surpasses expectations' with over 100,000 votes cast in protest of unequivocal US support for Israel.

AI – Charting Rules of the Road

Technology - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 21:36
Artificial intelligence touches nearly every aspect of our digital lives, but there are few laws governing its use. In this episode of our web series about AI, VOA’s Tina Trinh looks at how lawmakers and tech developers are making rules for something that is changing nearly every day.

Is the West’s military support enough for Kyiv?

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 21:11
Russia is making gains in the war with Ukraine, and the West is considering its response.

Funeral of Kremlin critic Navalny to be held in Moscow on Friday

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 21:10
Widow of Russian opposition leader unsure whether funeral will pass off peacefully after Russia blocked memorial plans.

Mitch McConnell to step down as head of Republicans in US Senate

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 20:48
The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker has been in the position for 17 years, the longest-serving Senate leader in history.

US McConnell to step down from leadership post

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 20:38
US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was emotional as he announced plans to step down as Republican leader.

Northern Ireland judge rules ‘Troubles’ violence amnesty breaches rights

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 20:08
Law allowed for ex-soldiers and fighters to get amnesty for acts committed during region's period of sectarian violence.

Ghana’s parliament passes anti-LGBTQ bill

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 19:43
Rights activists condemn bill that would punish the promotion of rights for gay and lesbian people with years in prison.

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner cleared of misconduct allegations

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 19:41
Red Bull issues a statement after an independent probe clears Horner of alleged misconduct towards a female employee.

Palestinian carrying bag of flour reportedly shot by Israeli troops

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 18:52
A Palestinian man was reportedly shot whilst collecting aid in Gaza City.

One person killed at anti-government protest in Syria’s Sweida province

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 17:56
The 52-year-old becomes the first person to be killed by pro-government forces since the protests began in August.

Children work as street sellers in Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 17:39
Hundreds of children in Gaza are trying to sell what they can on the street to earn money to survive.

Fears for future as South Korea’s fertility rate drops again

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 17:33
South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, with the population expected to halve by 2100.

Zelenskyy seeks support, arms at Albania summit of Balkan nations

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 16:57
Ukrainian president promotes idea of joint arms production at two-day summit of Southeast European countries.

A growing hunger: Argentina’s soup kitchens battle Milei’s spending cuts

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 16:55
Under President Javier Milei, Argentina’s government has cut funds to community kitchens, sparking mass protests.

Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel still not close, says senior Hamas official

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 16:41
Palestinian group affirms 'space for flexibility' but wants guarantee of total ceasefire and Israeli troops' withdrawal.

Israel refuses to recognise Palestinian villages it plans to confiscate

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/28/2024 - 16:37
Israel doesn't recognize 35 Palestinian Bedouin villages, giving them pretext to uproot communities from their land.

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