Iraq Takes Step to Close Down US-Led Coalition's Mission (www.voanews.com)
Iraq Takes Step to Close Down US-Led Coalition's Mission (www.voanews.com)
No Sign Houthis Will Halt Red Sea Attacks, Says US (www.voanews.com)
Hamas Goes to Cairo to Consider Egyptian Peace Proposal (www.voanews.com)
A delegation of high-level Hamas officials is expected in Cairo on Friday, where they will consider an Egyptian peace proposal designed to bring an end to the war between Hamas and Israel....
Beijing Records Most Hours of Sub-Zero Temperatures in December Since 1951 (www.voanews.com)
BEIJING — China’s capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes of the country and brought blizzards in its wake, sending temperatures towards historic lows....
Iran Summons Russian Envoy Over Statement on Persian Gulf Disputed Islands (www.voanews.com)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Iran summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, state media reported Sunday....
US Commerce Secretary Vows 'Strongest Action' on Huawei Chip Issue (www.voanews.com)
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Declassified US Intelligence Reveals Massive Russian Losses in Ukraine (www.voanews.com)
Nations Agree to Transition from Fossil Fuels in Climate Summit Deal (www.voanews.com)
Russia Facing 'Mass Casualties' from Ukrainian Strikes Behind Lines, UK Ministry Says (www.voanews.com)
Native American Advocates Seek Plan to Handle Missing and Murdered Cases (www.voanews.com)
Advocates are calling out New Mexico's Democratic governor for disbanding a task force that was charged with crafting recommendations to address the high rate of killings and missing person cases in Native American communities.
Nigerian Analysts Skeptical About Oil Refinery Deals With Saudi Arabia (www.voanews.com)
Thai FM Travels to Qatar, Egypt for Hamas Hostage Talks (www.voanews.com)
More than 230 hostages are being held by Hamas in Gaza, according to the latest Israeli figures – 22 of them Thai nationals, the foreign ministry in Bangkok has said. However, Israeli officials have said 54 Thais are among the hostages....
Four Former Hong Kong Student Leaders Jailed Over Their Praise of Knife Attack on Police Officer (www.voanews.com)
Kinson Cheung, Charles Kwok, Chris Todorovski and Anthony Yung are being held responsible for their roles in passing motion in students union council
Report: Rwanda Using Violence to Silence Critics Across the Globe (www.voanews.com)
Human Rights Watch accuses Rwandan government of killings, beatings, arrests of family members and misuse of international arrest warrants; Rwanda says HRW picture is ‘distorted’
Health of Iranian Teen in Coma Worsens, Media Report (www.voanews.com)
Somalia Seeks Delay of AU Peacekeepers’ Drawdown (www.voanews.com)
Afghan Taliban Detain 18, Including American, on Charges of Preaching Christianity (www.voanews.com)
Clashes Erupt in Sweden's Third-Largest City After Another Quran Burning (www.voanews.com)
‘Disturbing Surge’ in Afghan Female Suicides, Attempted Suicides (www.voanews.com)
Attack by Al-Qaida-Allied Group in Syria Kills, Injures Dozens of Troops, Activists Say (www.voanews.com)
Europe's Sweeping Rules for Tech Giants Are About to Kick In (www.voanews.com)
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Malawi Moves to Tackle Rising Cases of Suicide (www.voanews.com)
Around 20 Killed in Burkina Faso Suspected Terror Attack (www.voanews.com)
China Removes Outspoken Foreign Minister Qin Gang; Replaces Him with Predecessor Wang Yi (www.voanews.com)
The move comes amid a foreign backlash against China's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, of which Qin was a chief proponent
