Voice of America

Dec 15 2024 250 ep. 4 mins 1k
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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

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In Africa, 2024 saw long-time dominant parties retain power in some countries, suffering crushing defeats in others - December 15, 2024

Dec 15 2024 3 mins  
Voters were busy across the globe in 2024 and more than a dozen countries in Africa were among those holding presidential, parliamentary or local elections. While some long-time dominant parties retained power in parts of Africa, incumbents suffered crushing defeats in others. VOA Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo looks into how democracy fared this year on the continent.

Israeli airstrikes target Syrian military depots - December 15, 2024

Dec 15 2024 2 mins  
Israel launched dozens more airstrikes into neighboring Syria over the weekend, claiming ongoing threats to its security. Syria’s new leadership calls those threats a false pretext, adding it has no desire for a new conflict. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

Incoming FCC chair is big tech critic who worries about China - December 15, 2024

Dec 15 2024 2 mins  
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates communications in the United States. Carr, an FCC commissioner since 2017, has taken aim at big tech and China’s influence on U.S. communications. VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports.

Trump promises lower prices, more oil for US economy - December 14, 2024

Dec 14 2024 2 mins  
The economy was one of the biggest issues for voters in this year’s U.S. presidential election. As they await Donald Trump’s return to power, many Americans say they expect improving the economy will be one of his first priorities. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns has our story.

At Damascus mosque, Syrian leader calls for justice without revenge - December 14, 2024

Dec 14 2024 1 mins  
At the iconic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday, Syrian caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir called on Syrians to seek justice without revenge after the government’s collapse. But some worshippers say those who committed crimes against their families deserve the harshest punishment. VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from Damascus.

12 conservatives join opposition to impeach Yoon - December 14, 2024

Dec 14 2024 1 mins  
South Korean lawmakers have impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law. In a vote Saturday, 12 conservative lawmakers joined opposition forces to impeach Yoon, whose powers will now be suspended until the country’s Constitutional Court decides whether to formally remove him from office. Here is more from VOA's Bill Gallo in Seoul.

Landmark climate change hearing ends on question of reparations - December 13, 2024

Dec 13 2024 2 mins  
A landmark hearing into nation-states’ legal obligations over climate change wrapped up at the United Nations’ top court in The Hague on Friday. The outcome could have implications for the fight against global warming — and for the big polluters blamed for emitting most greenhouse gases. Henry Ridgwell has more.

Russia’s war steals childhood from Ukrainian kids - December 13, 2024

Dec 13 2024 2 mins  
At least 2,400 children have been killed or injured since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, according to the latest UNICEF reports. The U.N. agency says the war is creating a mental health crisis among Ukrainian children. VOA Russian has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

Russia’s influence in Syria faces uncertain future - December 13, 2024

Dec 13 2024 2 mins  
With a naval base in Tartus and an airbase near Latakia, Russia was the main source of military support for Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. With Assad deposed and granted asylum in Moscow, Russia’s regional influence may be greatly diminished.

Hula, the heartbeat of Hawaii - December 13, 2024

Dec 13 2024 3 mins  
The U.S. mid-Atlantic state of Maryland may seem like an odd place for hula dancing. Yet every weekend, dancers gather in downtown Silver Spring to practice the ancient form of storytelling, despite the thousands of miles between them and Hawaii, the tropical island state where hula was born. VOA's Keith Lane has the story.