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Kenya floods death toll rises to 188 as heavy rains persist 2 May 2024, 2:37 pm
Nairobi — The number of people who have lost their lives in devastating floods in Kenya since March has risen to 188, with dozens still missing, the interior ministry said on Thursday. Torrential rains in Kenya and other countries in East Africa have caused deadly havoc, with floods and landslides forcing people from their homes, destroying roads, bridges and other infrastructure. "As a result, the country has regrettably recorded 188 fatalities due to severe weather conditions,... -
Australian students join pro-Palestine campus rallies 2 May 2024, 2:01 pm
Sydney — Pro-Palestinian students at four Australian campuses say they will permanently occupy university land until their demands for divestment are met. The protests have been called by activists in solidarity with their counterparts in the United States. Australian students say they see themselves “part of this global wave” of pro-Palestinian activism. The protests have, so far, been peaceful, although some Jewish students say they feel intimidated by the rallies. T... -
VOA Newscasts2 May 2024, 2:00 pm
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UN observes reduction in Taliban’s enforcement of hijab on Afghan women2 May 2024, 1:43 pm
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South Korea raises terror alert following reported North Korea threat 2 May 2024, 1:24 pm
Seoul, South Korea — South Korea raised its terror alert level for five diplomatic missions Thursday, South Korean media reported, warning North Korea could attempt to attack South Korean diplomats overseas. The reports said South Korea’s National Counter Terrorism Center raised the country’s terror watch level to “alert” status, the second-highest level in the four-tier system, indicating a “high possibility of a terrorist attack.” South Korean...