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VOA Persian: Prisoner dies in prison after medical care denied
Prisoner dies in prison after medical care denied
VOA Kurdish: Iran arrests 4 female Kurdish activists after Women’s Day events
Iranian security forces have arrested four female Kurdish activists in Kurdistan province following International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network confirmed the arrests. Rights groups and activists believe these arrests are part of a wider crackdown on Kurdish women.
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VOA Creole: Armed gangs attack neighborhood in Haiti
Armed gangs attacked the Carrefour Feuilles neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, on Tuesday. According to VOA Creole's reporter on the ground, the attack lasted four hours, during which gangs set fire to homes and pillaged their contents. One eyewitness told VOA at least one person was shot. Many residents fled the area.
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VOA Kurdish: Kurdistan opposition parties remain divided after elections
In the sixth round of parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, some political parties announced they would stay in opposition and not join the new government. However, these parties have not been able to work together or form a united front.
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VOA Kurdish: Kurds, Alawites react to SDF-Damascus agreement
The agreement between the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, and the interim president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was welcomed by the Kurds and their political parties, including the Kurdish National Council in Syria. The Alawite community, which came under heavy attack a few days ago, also welcomed the agreement, hoping that it will stop sectarian killings in Syria.
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Total lunar eclipse to be visible from Western Hemisphere on Thursday
Stray bits of sunlight will make moon appear coppery red
US markets flail amid trade war, uncertainty in Washington
US President Trump paints his aggressive efforts to raise tariffs and slash the federal workforce as necessary for an economic rebuild
Judge extends ban on Columbia student's deportation from US
Case has become flashpoint of administration's pledge to deport some pro-Palestinian college activists
Archaeologists find million-year-old fossil of a human ancestor
It's the oldest known early human partial skull found in western Europe
Russian officials expect to keep Ukrainian land in peace deal
Bolstered by Trump, Moscow welcomes negotiations while touting its strong footing and denying any concessions
Pressure for a ceasefire now on Moscow
Following the meeting in Riyadh in which Washington and Kyiv repaired their diplomatic relationship and agreed to terms for a potential ceasefire, all eyes are on Moscow for a response; but who would benefit more from a halt in the fighting? The latest on trade tariffs plus an update from Syria following last week’s massacre. Plus, the American military needs more boats to fulfill its missions.
Israel's released hostages tell of hunger, torture while in Hamas' captivity
Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza speak about the hardship they endured during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. Some credit U.S. President Donald Trump for winning their freedom. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.
Kuwait frees group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued U.S. government push to bring home American citizens jailed in foreign...
Launch pad problem delays SpaceX flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts
Concerns about a critical hydraulic system arose less than four hours before the Falcon rocket's planned evening liftoff
Argentines protesting austerity measures clash with police
Police deploy water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters
IS in Sahel expands terror threat beyond strongholds
Foiled attacks in Morocco, Spain highlight Islamic State's widening reach, analysts say
Putin orders army to push last Ukrainian troops from Russian territory
Order comes after Washington asked Putin to consider a 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by Ukraine, and after Russian forces retook a swath of territory in Kursk
US: Iran ignoring international concerns about its nuclear program
2015 nuclear deal will expire in October