Georgia’s president vetoes media law that provoked weeks of protests

Georgia’s president vetoes media law that provoked weeks of protests

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests....

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Film director Rasoulof fled Iran on foot, newspaper says

Film director Rasoulof fled Iran on foot, newspaper says

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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London — Film director Mohammad Rasoulof made an “exhausting and extremely dangerous” walk across a mountainous borderland to avoid being jailed...

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Suspect in Slovak PM shooting makes first court appearance

Suspect in Slovak PM shooting makes first court appearance

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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PEZINOK, Slovakia — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition was stable but serious Saturday as the man accused of trying to...

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Former OpenAI leader: Safety has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products’ at the company

Former OpenAI leader: Safety has ‘taken a backseat to shiny products’ at the company

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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VOA immigration weekly recap, May 12-18

VOA immigration weekly recap, May 12-18

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer credit, debit cards

Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer credit, debit cards

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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new york — Your wallet may soon be getting thinner. Visa on Wednesday announced major changes to how credit and debit...

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Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet

Vatican moves to adapt to hoaxes, Internet

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Friday overhauled its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and...

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Zelenskyy warns Russia could step up offensive: AFP interview

Zelenskyy warns Russia could step up offensive: AFP interview

05/18/2024 Newsmaker
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Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with AFP on Friday warned Russia could intensify its offensive and...

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Turkish court hands pro-Kurdish politicians lengthy sentences over deadly protests

Turkish court hands pro-Kurdish politicians lengthy sentences over deadly protests

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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Diyarbakir, Turkey / Washington — A Turkish court gave several lengthy prison sentences to pro-Kurdish politicians for instigating protests in southeastern...

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Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests

Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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washington — Hundreds of Syrian mercenaries have been sent by Turkey to Niger in recent months to protect Ankara’s economic and...

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Journalists covering opposition to Georgian law receive threats

Journalists covering opposition to Georgian law receive threats

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — Two figures dressed in black and with their faces covered are caught on security camera vandalizing the Media Development...

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Annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain’s 1st billionaire musician

Annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain’s 1st billionaire musician

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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LONDON — Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle. According to figures released Friday, the former member of the Fab Four is...

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China’s shrinking Arctic ambitions are seen as confined largely to Russia

China’s shrinking Arctic ambitions are seen as confined largely to Russia

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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HALIFAX. Canada — China’s effort to establish itself as a “near-Arctic power” have become increasingly confined to the territory of its...

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German parliament approves plans to relax restrictions on family names

German parliament approves plans to relax restrictions on family names

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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BERLIN — The German parliament Friday approved plans to relax strict restrictions on family names — clearing the way, among other...

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French police kill man trying to set fire to synagogue

French police kill man trying to set fire to synagogue

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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PARIS — French police on Friday shot dead an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in...

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Putin focuses on trade, cultural exchanges in China

Putin focuses on trade, cultural exchanges in China

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on trade and cultural exchanges Friday during his state visit to China that started...

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Ukraine hits Russia in overnight drone wave; 2 dead

Ukraine hits Russia in overnight drone wave; 2 dead

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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MOSCOW — Ukraine launched a wave of drones at Russia and the annexed Crimea peninsula overnight, killing two people, including a...

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Scholar called ‘Putin’s brain’ attacked on Chinese internet

Scholar called ‘Putin’s brain’ attacked on Chinese internet

05/17/2024 Newsmaker
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Washington — Aleksander Dugin, a Russian nationalist ideologue and strong supporter of President Vladimir Putin, has been bombarded with attacks on...

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Protesters disrupt Google conference over Israel AI contract

Protesters disrupt Google conference over Israel AI contract

05/16/2024 Newsmaker
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Protesters disrupted Google’s annual conference this week over the tech giant’s deal providing artificial intelligence and other services to the...

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Kenya conference showcases technology to help people with disabilities

Kenya conference showcases technology to help people with disabilities

05/16/2024 Newsmaker
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In Africa, about 15% of the population faces disability challenges despite advancements in technology. Limited infrastructure and high cost of...

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Russia sees ‘window of opportunity’ as Ukrainian forces await US weapons

Russia sees ‘window of opportunity’ as Ukrainian forces await US weapons

05/16/2024 Newsmaker
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Russian forces are expanding their attacks on Ukrainian border settlements close to the northeastern city of Kharkiv, opening up a...

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Separatists’ defeat in Catalonia elections suggests voters are tired of the issue

Separatists’ defeat in Catalonia elections suggests voters are tired of the issue

05/16/2024 Newsmaker
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Voters in the Spanish region of Catalonia this week gave a clear victory to supporters of union with Spain after...

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