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Four-year Jail Term for Citizen Journalist's COVID Reporting in China
Zhang, 37, was one of several citizen journalists who covered the initial outbreak in China's central city of Wuhan
Hopewell Chin'ono's Arrest in Zimbabwe Viewed as Warning for Critics
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Cameroon's Muslims Join Christians in Christmas Prayer for Peace
For annual tradition this year, Inter-Denominational Prayer for Peace group focused on troubled western regions and COVID-19
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In Turkey, JIN News Fights for Women's and Journalists' Rights
The all-female network JIN News has weathered raids, arrests and more to report on Kurdish and women's rights in Turkey
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Parents Pray for Hundreds of Students Kidnapped in Nigeria's Katsina
Some boys seen by Reuters said they had escaped from the forest where the gunmen took them, but it was not immediately clear how many remained in capt
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Ethiopia's Leaders Rebuff Foreign Appeals for Diplomatic Solution in Tigray
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his predecessor say there is no moral equivalency to the 3-week-old conflict
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High-Level US Visit to Asia Seen as Locking In Trump's Tough China Policy
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien spent three days in Vietnam and plans to visit the Philippine's foreign affairs secretary this week
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Pompeo Expresses Support for Georgia's Sovereignty in Tbilisi Talks
Top US diplomat also urges democratic reforms
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Hopewell Chin'ono's Arrest in Zimbabwe Viewed as Warning for Critics
Arrest of investigative reporter is further sign that Zimbabwe wants to silence critical voices and dissent, activists say
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Anarchy Reigns in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado as Conflict Escalates
UN rights chief is calling for urgent measures to protect civilians from marauding armed groups in restive province
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Thousands Flee Violence in Ethiopia's Tigray as PM Appoints New Local Leader
The leaders in the northern Tigray region are accused of treason and terrorism
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Thousands Flee Violence in Ethiopia's Tigray as Prime Minister Appoints New Leader for Region
The leaders in the northern Tigray region are accused of treason and terrorism
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Afghan Officials Warn of Compounding Crisis for Helmand's Displaced as Winter Looms
Officials say the approaching cold season could create 'a human tragedy' for thousands of residents who have fled the recent fighting between governme
Sport
Rolex Paris Masters 2020 - Rafael Nadal beaten in semi at Bercy: "It's a good preparation for London"
Ce n'est encore pas cette année que Rafa gagnera Bercy ! Zverev s'est offert Nadal et une 7e finale de Masters 1000. Malgré les accusations proférées
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Roads Blocked/in Nigeria in Defiance of President's Call for Calm
Anger persists after Nigerian president fails to condemn police killings of peaceful protesters
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Caught in America's Election Battle, Ukraine Hopes for More US Military Support
'Both (Trump and Biden)supported us, so Ukraine shouldn't lose out either way' one Ukrainian who is following US election developments told VOA
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Teen Assumes Finland's PM Post for A Day in 'Girls Takeover'
Finland regularly scores near the top when it comes to women's rights
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Britain's Johnson Says 'Tough Times Ahead' for Business as Pandemic Takes Toll
International movie theater company to temporarily close, 45,000 layoffs in Britain, US
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'Mighty Mice' Stay Musclebound in Space, Seen as Boon for Astronauts
The findings hold promise for preventing muscle and bone loss in astronauts on prolonged space trips like Mars missions, as well as people on Earth wh
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More Support for Trump's Concerns About Mail-In Voting
US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien defended the president's fears of fraud while dismissing an intelligence bulletin that suggested Russia is
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France's Macron Stresses Support for Iraqi Sovereignty in Baghdad Visit
Emmanuel Macron's visit was the first by a Western leader to Iraq since Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi took office in May
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Kenyan Journalist's Arrest Highlights Ongoing Press Freedom Concerns in Ethiopia
The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a Kenyan journalist detained in Ethiopia has been released, but press advocates see latest crack
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Residents in Hurricane Laura's Path Prepare for Worst
Storm expected to slam into Louisiana as dangerous Category 4 hurricane
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Pompeo's Success in Prague Seen as Warning Sign for Beijing
Investments, shared values considered key to US success in strengthening ties with countries once open to China
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Lack of Protection, Justice Blamed for Persistent Violence in Nigeria's Kaduna State
Fighting is mainly between nomadic settlers or herders and farmers; issues around land use and ownership are the root cause of the crisis, but sects a
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Huge Protests Continue in Russia's Khabarovsk Over Arrest of Ex-Governor
Protesters in the Russian Far East city of Khabarovsk also expressed support for the opposition in Belarus