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Trump Curbs Immigration for 6 Nations

The Trump administration announced Friday that it was curbing legal immigration from six additional countries that officials said did not meet security standards, as part of an election-year push to further restrict immigration.Officials said immigrants from Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Eritrea, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania will face new restrictions in obtaining certain visas to come to theRead more

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UN Warns Stability and Protection of Palestinian Refugees Threatened by Trump Peace Plan

UNRWA, the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees, warns the recently unveiled Trump administration peace plan is likely to lead to greater instability and uncertainty for the 5.6 million refugees it assists in the Israeli occupied territories and the Middle East.  It is appealing for $1.4 billion in funding for 2020.UNWRA reports itRead more

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Climate Activists From African Nations Make Urgent Appeal

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate and peers from other African nations on Friday made an urgent appeal for the world to pay more attention to the continent that stands to suffer the most from global warming despite contributing to it the least.The Fridays For Future movement and activist Greta Thunberg held a news conference withRead more

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Italy Stops Planes To and From China Over Coronavirus

The Italian government declared a state of emergency Friday and closed all air traffic to and from China. The move came after confirmation that two Chinese tourists tested positive for the coronavirus. The couple are being treated in isolation in a Rome hospital specializing in infectious diseases. A special cabinet meeting held by the Italian governmentRead more

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US-Brokers Nile Dam Deal Still Deadlocked

The latest round of talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in Washington has stretched into its fourth day as the parties struggle to reach a comprehensive agreement on the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower dam project on Ethiopia’s Blue Nile River.   The White House released a statement saying President Donald TrumpRead more

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Delaney, Longest-Running Democratic Candidate, Ends 2020 Bid

John Delaney, the longest-running Democratic candidate in the 2020 presidential race, is ending his campaign after pouring millions of his own money into an effort that failed to resonate with voters.      The announcement, made Friday morning, further winnowed down a primary field that had once stood at more than two dozen.     Read more

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Indictment, a Plan and a Pardon: Israeli PM has a Wild Week

MOSCOW (AP) — When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the White House after the unveiling of President Donald Trump’s Mideast plan, which hugely favors Israel, he and his entourage could barely contain their glee as they boasted of realizing their dream of swiftly annexing large swaths of the West Bank.But by the time hisRead more

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Iraqi Cleric Condemns Use of Force, 11 Protesters Wounded

Iraq’s most powerful religious figure Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of force against anti-government protesters as the mass movement enters a critical juncture and political blocs tussle over naming a new premier.Meanwhile, influential and radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for his followers to return to the street, one weekRead more

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Afghans Will Need Billions More in Aid, as US Looks to Leave

Afghanistan will need vast amounts of foreign funding to keep its government afloat through 2024, a U.S. agency said Friday, even as foreign donors are increasingly angry over the cost of debilitating corruption and the U.S. seeks a peace deal with Taliban to withdraw its troops from the country.International money pays for roughly 75% ofRead more

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Brexit Day Takes Britain Back to the Future

Nearly 60 years ago, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan launched Britain’s bid to join what was then called the European Community, now the European Union. He saw no alternative but to go in with the Europeans, fearing otherwise Britain would be diminished, its global influence weakened.Macmillan worried U.S. trade and investment inevitably would be drawnRead more

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Pakistan Stops Flights To, From China Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Pakistan Friday temporarily halted all flights to and from China, effective immediately, a day after it decided to delay the opening of a key border crossing with the neighboring country following the coronavirus outbreak there.A spokesman for the Pakistan  Civil Aviation Authority said all flights “to and from China will remain suspended until February 2.”Read more

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New US Envoy Tells Russia to ‘End nightmare’ for Jailed Ex-Marine

The United States’ new ambassador to Russia urged Moscow on Thursday to release a former U.S. Marine accused of spying, and said Russian investigators had failed to present credible evidence to back up their case.Days after starting as U.S. ambassador, John Sullivan accused Russian authorities of “shameful treatment” of Paul Whelan, who was detained byRead more

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Pompeo Pledges Ongoing Support for Ukraine During Kyiv Visit

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Friday that the Trump administration would not waver in its support for Ukraine and denied charges at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. Pompeo met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday and denied allegations that vital military aid and a White House visit were conditioned onRead more

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Tight Security Promised for Super Bowl 54 in Miami

Florida and federal law enforcement agencies preparing for the Super Bowl this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens say they are ready for anything, including a detonated bomb or massive food poisoning, but haven’t identified any threats.      Events for the 54th Super Bowl, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the SanRead more

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Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector Pays for Prime Minister’s Tough Talk on India

India’s boycott of Malaysian palm oil over Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s rebuke of New Delhi’s handling of Kashmir and Muslim migrants may deal a heavy blow to Malaysia’s economy this year, the more so if it expands to other key commodities.But some economists say the nominally punitive move may have as much to do withRead more

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Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Woo Iowa Voters Ahead of 2020 Caucus

Democrats in Iowa are grappling with many issues as they weigh who to support in the Feb. 3 Iowa Caucuses, meetings where party voters choose their preferred candidate. As VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, it’s the first test for Democratic presidential hopefuls seeking to defeat Republican President Donald Trump in the November election, and comes during a timeRead more

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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza After Militants Fire Rockets

The Israeli military said Friday that it launched “wide-scale” airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinian militants fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted.There were no reports of casualties or major damage from the exchange of fire overnight, which came amid heightened tensions after President Donald Trump releasedRead more

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Trump Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Critical Vote

Friday will be a crucial day in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.The trial in the Republican-majority U.S. Senate could end Friday with Trump’s expected acquittal on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.Or four Republicans could join 47 Democrats and independents in voting to allow witnesses to testify, including former NationalRead more

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