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Riots in France: Youths clash with police, 1,300 arrested

By VOA   2023-07-01 16:21:28

The French government suggested the violence was beginning to lessen thanks to tougher security measures, but damages remained widespread

Japanese journalist barred from entering Hong Kong without clear reason: Report

By VOA   2023-07-02 09:45:01

A Japanese journalist was barred from entering Hong Kong without a clear reason and was sent back to his country, a Japanese newspaper said, raising concerns over the city's shrinking press freedoms.

Macron cancels trip over French riots as family buries teenager

By VOA   2023-07-02 09:56:48

Riots in France entered a fourth night and President Emmanuel Macron canceled a trip to Germany as the funeral took place of teenager Nahel, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest.

China's sweeping new Anti-Espionage Law comes into effect

By VOA   2023-07-02 10:58:29

A revised law dramatically expanding China's definition of espionage came into force Saturday, giving Beijing more power than ever to punish what it deems threats to national security.

Chinese Army invasion of Taiwan not a given, US general says

By VOA   2023-07-02 11:20:09

There is still time to dissuade Beijing not to use force to reunify Taiwan with mainland China, according to America’s most senior military official.

Rioting arrests drop in France after teenager's funeral

By VOA   2023-07-03 09:45:11

Rioting in France to protest the police shooting death of an Arab teenager, diminished Saturday night following the youth’s funeral earlier in the day.

China's slow economic recovery expected to challenge Asia

By VOA   2023-07-03 09:53:41

China’s recent economic slowdown will have a negative but limited impact on the rest of Asia this year as China struggles to recover from the impact of the global pandemic.

Many opposition members defect to Cambodian ruling party ahead of election

By VOA   2023-07-03 10:16:30

A cascade of former Cambodian opposition politicians and activists have defected to the ruling Cambodian People's Party ahead of the July 23 election amid alleged government threats

EU ambassador regrets lack of progress with China on trade

By VOA   2023-07-03 10:35:28

The European Union's ambassador to China expressed regret on Sunday over the lack of "substantial progress" with Beijing on trade talks, as EU countries seek to reduce their economic dependence

Ukrainian writer wounded in Kramatorsk attack dies

By VOA   2023-07-03 11:01:36

A Ukrainian writer and war crimes investigator wounded in a Russian missile strike on a restaurant last week has died, the freedom of expression group PEN said on Sunday.

US praises Senegal's President for bowing out of 2024 election

By VOA   2023-07-04 16:01:35

Sall was first elected in 2012, defeating incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade who was seeking a third term of his own.

Twitter chaos leaves door open for Meta's rival app

By VOA   2023-07-05 10:09:33

Since buying Twitter last year for $44 billion, Musk has fired thousands of employees and charged users $8 a month to have a blue checkmark and a "verified" account.

Tuesday set unofficial record for earth's hottest day

By VOA   2023-07-06 07:10:09

The globe's average temperature reached 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit (17.18 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday, according to the University of Maine's Climate Reanalyzer

Sudan reports 13 dead in Measles outbreak

By VOA   2023-07-06 07:24:16

Health organizations in Sudan’s White Nile state said at least 13 children have died over the past week due to a suspected measles outbreak.

US unseals previously blacked-out portions from Trump search warrant application

By VOA   2023-07-06 07:40:54

Key portions of the document had already been made public, but media organizations had pressed for further unsealing in light of a 38-count indictment.

China accuses US of turning Taiwan into powder Keg

By VOA   2023-07-06 07:54:50

China’s Defense Ministry accused the United States of turning Taiwan into a powder keg Wednesday with its latest sales of military equipment to the self-governing island.

Ukrainian Forces hit Russia-occupied Makiivka

By VOA   2023-07-06 08:03:22

The Ukrainian military said Tuesday it destroyed a formation of Russian forces in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine.

US Treasury Secretary heads to China

By VOA   2023-07-06 08:10:25

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to travel Thursday to China to meet with senior officials in the latest effort to address strained relations between the two countries.

Four members of defunct pro-democracy Party arrested in Hong Kong

By VOA   2023-07-06 08:19:54

Hong Kong police have arrested four members of the defunct pro-democracy party Demosisto on suspicion of collusion with foreign forces, a key violation of the city’s national security law.

Security concerns, payment disputes hinder China's BRI investment in Pakistan

By VOA   2023-07-06 12:27:15

The growing terrorist risk to Chinese citizens in the South Asian nation and differences over debt repayments now hinder progress in the joint infrastructure development program