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From VOA Russian: White House confirms Ukraine approved to use ATACMS on targets deep in Russia

From VOA Persian: European Parliament targets growing repression of women in Iran

From VOA Mandarin: American survivor recounts Battle of Chosin Reservoir

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire offers hope to Israelis, Lebanese

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was holding on its first day as thousands of Lebanese returned to their homes in southern Lebanon. Many in Israel hope the truce will also lead to an end to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Linda Gradstein has more from Jerusalem.

From VOA Mandarin: Corruption report on Chinese defense chief sparks online discussion

US lawmaker calls for release of Vietnamese political prisoner

Representative Jamie Raskin pledges to work with rights groups to free Vietnamese environmental activist Dang Dinh Bach

Kenya drops on travel index ranking with new visa requirements

Kenya requires that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country

Trump to name retired Army lieutenant general as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia

Keith Kellogg spoke exclusively with VOA’s Ukrainian service in July about his vision for ending war in Ukraine

UN report: Taliban have detained Afghan journalists more than 250 times

November 27, 2024

More New Yorkers struggling with food insecurity, report finds

Increasing number of city residents, including the employed, rely on food pantries