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LA’s sanctuary city ordinance gives hope to city’s undocumented immigrants 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 13:42
The Los Angeles City Council approved a so-called sanctuary city ordinance on November 19 – this means local police and state authorities are not going to share information on people’s immigration status with federal immigration authorities unless it involves a serious crime.  

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 12:57
Kyiv inherited nuclear weapons from the Soviet Union after its collapse but gave them up under a 1994 agreement, in return for security assurances from Russia, the United States and Britain 

Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks 

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 10:02
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas

Thousands march in Serbia to mark 1 month since roof collapse killed 15 people

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 10:01
Street protests and blockades have been held almost daily since Nov. 1 roof collapse, demanding accountability after tons of concrete fell on people sitting or walking below on sunny day

Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 09:38
With all votes tallied, Social Democratic Alliance had won 15 seats in 63-seat parliament, Althingi — more than doubling its total — and secured almost 21% of votes, according to national broadcaster RUV

Taliban: Afghanistan must participate in future climate talks

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 07:13
Afghanistan is among the countries most vulnerable to global warming, despite minimal emissions, and the Taliban government have argued that their political isolation should not bar them from international climate talks

Putin approves record Russian defense spending

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 05:33
Around 32.5% of the budget is allocated for national defense, up from 28.3% this year

Biden to spotlight Angola’s Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 04:31
The $5 billion infrastructure project is aimed at securing critical minerals supply chains on the African continent

Nicaraguans stripped of citizenship live in limbo, scattered across the world

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 04:30
United Nations says that they're among 4.4 million stateless people worldwide

'Everything is expensive!' Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 04:30
Mounting public anger has driven crowds into the streets in recent weeks

New EU chiefs visit Kyiv on first day of mandate

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 04:24
It was a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 03:01
Crimes produced millions in financial damages

Feces and vomit fossils offer evidence explaining dinosaur supremacy

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 03:01
Studying fossils of undigested food helps scientists discern feeding patterns and ecosystem's food webs

Berlin's traditional Christmas markets reflect city's growing diversity

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 03:00
Almost 40% of Berliners have immigrant roots

Eggs are available but pricier as the holiday baking season begins

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 02:59
Avian influenza a big reason for higher prices

More sand is in sight for a Jersey Shore resort town's deteriorating beaches

Voice of America’s immigration news - December 1, 2024 - 02:58
The North Wildwood mayor says an agreement has been reached with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to move drop claims on both sides and forward with measures to widen beaches in the community, pending a council vote

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