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November 22, 2019
Reactions Mixed on Netanyahu's Corruption Charges

People in Israel have expressed mixed reactions to the news that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on corruption charges. His supporters believe the charges are fabricated, and his opponents are calling for his resignation. Netanyahu is vowing to fight back, but it is not clear how long he can hold on to power after the indictment. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 22, 2019
Can Netanyahu Hold Onto Power After Indictment?

People in Israel have expressed mixed reactions to the news that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on corruption charges. His supporters believe the charges are fabricated, and his opponents are calling for his resignation. Netanyahu is vowing to fight back, but it is not clear how long he can hold on to power after the indictment. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 21, 2019
Tehran Blames Foreign Influence for Deadly Fuel Price Hike Protests

Gas price protests in Iran have left more than 100 people dead since last week, as Iranian leaders used force to quash unrest. Iran's economy is in desperate straits made worse by intense U.S. sanctions. Analysts say the crackdown shows Iran's religious leaders are more afraid of popular unrest than at any other time in recent years. But they say a regime change is unlikely. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 21, 2019
Tehran Blames Foreign Influence in Deadly Protests Over Gas Price Hike

Gas price protests in Iran have left more than 100 people dead since last week, as Iranian leaders used force to quash unrest. Iran's economy is in desperate straits made worse by intense U.S. sanctions. Analysts say the crackdown shows Iran's religious leaders are more afraid of popular unrest than at any other time in recent years. But they say a regime change is unlikely. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 19, 2019
Trump Administration Changes Position on Israeli Settlements in West Bank

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday the U.S. is changing its position on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, dismissing the State Department's 1978 legal opinion that civilian settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are "inconsistent with international law." The announcement is the latest in the Trump administration's moves that weaken Palestinian claims to statehood. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 17, 2019
Report: US Agriculture Uses Child Labor, Exposes Them to Health Hazards

US children and teens working in agriculture lack adequate protection
November 14, 2019
Political Crisis Continues in Bolivia After an Interim President Takes Over

Fresh protests erupted Wednesday in Bolivia hours after opposition Sen. Jeanine Áñez was sworn in as interim president. The country's longtime leader, Evo Morales, said he was removed by a coup and that he would continue to fight. He spoke from Mexico where he was granted asylum. The leftist leader resigned Sunday after weeks of protests over a disputed presidential election result. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports Morales still has supporters in his country, especially among indigenous Bolivians.
November 14, 2019
Political Crisis Continues in Bolivia After an Interim President Takes Over

Fresh protests erupted Wednesday in Bolivia hours after opposition Sen. Jeanine Áñez was sworn in as interim president. The U.S recognized her. The country's longtime leader, Evo Morales, said he was removed by a coup and would continue to fight. He spoke from Mexico where he was granted asylum. The leftist leader resigned Sunday after weeks of protests over a presidential election. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports Morales still has supporters in his country, especially among indigenous Bolivians.
November 13, 2019
US Supreme Court to Decide DACA Fate

The fate of about 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children is in the hands of nine Supreme Court justices. The court will decide if the Trump administration has the right to end the program, called DACA, which protects the young immigrants, known as dreamers, from deportation. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports the U.S. high court heard arguments for both sides on Tuesday.
November 12, 2019
Cold Weather, Snow Come Early to Some US States

While many Americans celebrated Veterans Day Monday watching parades and basking in the autumn sun, residents across the Midwest spent much of the day clearing out snow. Two-thirds of the eastern states also were hit by unseasonably cold weather. Another arctic blast is expected to bring record-breaking low temperatures this week. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has this story.
November 08, 2019
Pompeo, Other NATO Members Reject Macron's Claim That Alliance is 'Brain Dead'

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says NATO remains one of the most important strategic partnerships in recorded history. Speaking Thursday in Germany at an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pompeo said the alliance has a critical role amid dangers posed by communist governments around the world. Pompeo's remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron said a lack of U.S. commitment is causing the "brain death" of NATO. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 08, 2019
Pompeo, Other NATO Members, Reject Macron's Claim That Alliance is 'Brain Dead'

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says NATO remains one of the most important strategic partnerships in recorded history. Speaking Thursday in Germany at an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pompeo said the alliance has a critical role amid dangers posed by communist governments around the world. Pompeo's remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron said a lack of U.S. commitment is causing the "brain death" of NATO. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 07, 2019
Brexit Not Only Issue as Britain Prepares for December 12 General Election

Britain's Parliament dissolved Wednesday for a five-week election campaign. Rising inequality is likely to be one of the central issues in Britain's pre-holiday general election, as conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces off with leftist leader Jeremy Corbyn. Johnson has called for the snap election to gain more parliamentary support for his Brexit plan. But for some British voters, employment, health care, the environment and other issues are more important. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 07, 2019
Brexit Not Top Issue as Britain Prepares for December 12 General Election

Britain's Parliament dissolved Wednesday for a five-week election campaign. Rising inequality is likely to be one of the central issues in Britain's pre-holiday general election, as conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces off with leftist leader Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit. For some British voters, employment, health care, the environment and other issues are more important than how soon and under what conditions Britain can leave the European Union. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 06, 2019
Mexico President Rejects Call to Wage War On Cartels

President Obrador rejects Trump's call to start war on drug cartels in Mexico
November 05, 2019
Mexico President Rejects Call to Wage War On Cartels

Mexican President Andres Obrador has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's call to wage war on organized crime in his country. Trump offered U.S. help in an effort to wipe out drug cartels in Mexico in response to a massacre of nine U.S. family members on a road in northern Mexico. The Mexican president said Mexico would act with "independence and sovereignty" in pursuing the criminals behind the attack, but rejected the idea of going after them with arms. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
November 05, 2019
India's Capital Battles Record Pollution Levels

Authorities in India are imposing measures to slash hazardous pollution levels
November 05, 2019
India's Capital Battles Record Pollution Levels

India has become one of the world's top three countries with the worst air quality, and its capital is the world's most polluted city. According to the World Air Quality Project, the air quality index above 150 is considered unhealthy, but the levels in New Delhi have well above 300, the highest indicator for hazardous air quality. In an effort to reduce the dangerous levels, the authorities have restricted vehicle use in the city. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.
November 04, 2019
Pro and Anti-Government Demonstrators Occupy Lebanese Capital

Protests in Lebanon continue after the prime minister's resignation
November 04, 2019
Pro and Anti-Government Demonstrators Occupy Lebanese Capital

Protests in Lebanon continue even after Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned last week amid massive rallies that had paralyzed the nation's capital and spread around the small Mediterranean nation. Citizens mistrustful of the government came out again Sunday to demand a whole new leadership, but supporters of President Michel Aoun also showed up in large numbers to rally for the embattled leader. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

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