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International Edition is VOA's premier global news podcast. Immerse yourself in the latest world events as we provide unparalleled insights through eye-witness accounts, correspondent reports, and expert analysis.

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A deal! - November 26, 2024

Israel and Hezbollah approve a deal to end the fighting between them. Russia unleashes its biggest drone attack yet on Ukraine as Moscow waits for Donald Trump to take office. Plus, a look at Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, and reaction to his controversial plan to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

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1 DAY AGO

Charges to be dropped against president-elect Trump - November 25, 2024

Special Council Jack Smith asked a judge to dismiss the charges against president-elect Donald Trump, citing the Justice Department’s policy of not indicting sitting presidents. The U.S. says it is pushing hard for a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah and Turkey appears to be hosting Hamas officials. Plus, a look at Donald Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and the death toll in Sudan.

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2 DAYS AGO

A deal reached at COP29, but is it enough? - November 24, 2024

A deal was reached at COP29 to give $300 billion to poorer countries to help them manage the effects of climate change; they say it’s not close to what's needed. Israel struck Hezbollah in Beirut; Hezbollah launched 250 shells into Israel. Business and countries around the world are preparing for Donald Trump to enact his tariff plan. Plus, a look at water in Kabul, Afghanistan: there just isn’t enough of it.

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5 DAYS AGO

Benjamin Netanyahu accused of war crimes - November 21, 2024

The International Criminal Court accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of war crimes for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Russia launched a new, larger missile at a Ukrainian city. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general withdraws from contention amid a sex scandal. Plus, a look at press freedom in Niger.

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6 DAYS AGO

Russia-Ukraine fighting intensifies - November 20, 2024

It’s reported that Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles into Russia for the first time as the U.S. and other countries close their embassies in Kyiv amid threats of a massive Russian assault. President Joe Biden and his team are hopeful that cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah will bring at least some of the fighting to a halt. Even as he is preparing to become U.S. president again, Donald Trump still faces legal trouble in New York. Plus, what is it that motivates people to leave their home, and risk their lives moving to another country illegally?

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20 NOV

Ukraine uses US-Supplied weapons - November 19, 2024

Ukraine uses U.S.-supplied weapons in an attack on a Russian military storage facility. Russian President Vladimir Putin updates his country’s nuclear doctrine, lowering the threshold to use nuclear weapons. A look at the G20 Summit in Rio, and COP29 in Baku. Plus, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for ambassador to Israel.

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19 NOV

Kyiv’s reaction to Biden’s change of heart. - November 18, 2024

Kyiv reacts to the news that U.S. President Joe Biden has changed his mind and will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons on Russian territory. President Biden is in Brazil for the G20 as he prepares to hand power over to President-elect Donald Trump, who will take office in January with majorities in the House and Senate. Plus, a look at the President-elect's plans to use the U.S. military for mass deportations of illegal migrants.

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18 NOV

Biden to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. - November 17, 2024

While traveling in South America for the APEC and G20 summits, U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly changed his mind and will be allowing Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons in long-range strikes on targets inside Russia. A look at the transition of power from one president to the next, and a look at what president-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks might say about how he will govern.

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International Edition is VOA's premier global news podcast. Immerse yourself in the latest world events as we provide unparalleled insights through eye-witness accounts, correspondent reports, and expert analysis.