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Starmer: ‘Sooner or later’ Russia must yield to peace

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 11:56
Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

NASA, SpaceX launch crew to space station to retrieve stuck astronauts

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 06:04
The two have been stuck in space for nine months

US Appeals court allows DEI crackdown

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 05:35
Administration contends it’s fighting unlawful discrimination

UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 04:49
Other tools include facial recognition, app

Widespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 04:15
Outage affects most of western Cuba, including the capital

Forecasters warn of tornadoes in US in coming days

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 02:11
The tornado risk is expected to continue into the weekend

VOA Kurdish: Senior ISIS leader killed in Iraqi intelligence operation

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 01:15
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani announced that Abu Khadija was killed in an operation by Iraqi intelligence with support from coalition forces. Abu Khadija was one of ISIS’s most active leaders, responsible for operations along the Kirkuk, Diyala, and Salahaddin borders. He was seen as the driving force behind ISIS attacks on Iraqi forces. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

VOA Kurdish: Release of man’s confession sparks legal concerns

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 01:14
The case of a man whose confession was made public by Irbil security forces last month has raised questions about how the security forces in the Kurdistan Region treat people they arrest. Human rights groups and lawyers say this is not the first time something like this has happened. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

VOA Kurdish: Syria’s interim constitution raises fears of sectarian division

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 01:13
Despite widespread protests, Syria’s newly signed interim constitution is raising deeper concerns about the country’s future. Experts warn that its provisions could form the basis of Syria’s permanent constitution in five years. And many fear the constitution will lead to sectarian rule and threaten Syria’s stability. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

VOA Kurdish: Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz despite threats from Iranian Guards

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 01:13
Despite numerous threats from the security institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in recent days, Nowroz celebrations are taking place in many cities on Friday across Kurdish regions, two Kurdish human rights groups said. Click here for the full Web story in Kurdish.

VOA Kurdish: Debate grows over proposal to shorten fasting hours during Ramadan

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 01:12
The Saudi crown prince plans to discuss reducing the hours of fasting for Muslims during Ramadan. However, the Kurdistan Regional Government Fatwa Committee says it is not right to follow political decisions on fasting. On the other hand, the former director of the Ministry of Religious Affairs told VOA that if Saudi Arabia makes such a decision, others should consider following it, because Saudi Arabia is still seen as the center of important religious decisions. Click here for the full...

VOA Kurdish: Syria's interim constitution raises concerns among Kurds, observers

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 15, 2025 - 01:12
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharia, has signed a five-year constitution, raising concerns among Kurdish parties. Critics say it fails to represent Syria’s diverse communities. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

Trump vows accountability for those who pursued him in court cases

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 14, 2025 - 23:12
Says American people gave him mandate for demand

US to expel South Africa ambassador as relations deteriorate

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 14, 2025 - 22:05
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ebrahim Rasool is 'no longer welcome in our great country'

2 judges rule mass firings of agency employees to be illegal

Voice of America’s immigration news - March 14, 2025 - 22:03
Employees should get their jobs back, but administration is appealing 

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