It joins list of the ‘intangible cultural heritage of humanity’
Experts doubt China's pressure tactics will bring lasting peace to Myanmar amid escalating conflict and regional challenges hindering Beijing's efforts
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, faces impeachment after declaring martial law on Tuesday. Ukrainian diplomats are traveling the globe, trying to secure support. Namibia has elected its first woman president, and U.S. President Joe Biden faces political fallout for pardoning his son.
California took the initial steps this week in protecting the state's progressive policies against anticipated federal challenges from the incoming Trump administration. VOA's Matt Dibble has the story from the state capital in Sacramento. Camera: Matt Dibble
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Judges will attempt to clarify legal obligation of states to stop climate change and pay for damage
A landmark climate change case opened at the U.N.’s International Court of Justice this week aimed at clarifying the legal obligations of states to prevent climate change and to pay for any damage it causes. Several small island nations argue their very survival is at stake. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Every democratically elected Taiwan president has transited the United States
Residents and authorities in Mosul, Iraq, are concerned that a recent offensive by rebel groups in northwestern Syria could reignite fighting in Northwestern Iraq, an area controlled by Islamic State militants from 2014 to 2017. VOA’s Kawa Omar reports from Mosul. Bezhan Hamdard narrates the story.
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