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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
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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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Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai Denied Bail as Pompeo Tweets Support
The 73-year-old Lai was taken to court in handcuffs Saturday
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UN Official: Sudan Needs World's Support in Transition to Democracy
UN envoy for peacebuilding in region says Sudan is at critical point
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Who's in Georgia's US Senate Election Runoffs?
Two special elections in Georgia on Jan. 5 will determine which political party controls the US Senate
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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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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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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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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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Alaska's Murkowski to Support Barrett for Supreme Court
Republican senator says that 'while I oppose the process that has led us to this point, I do not hold it against' the high court nominee
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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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Pompeo Criticizes Turkey's Involvement in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Clashes in the disputed enclave have raised concerns that Turkey and Russia, which also back opposing sides in the conflicts in Syria and Libya, may g
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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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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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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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US Envoy Says Ball 'in Russia's Court' in Arms Talks
The US has offered terms to extend the landmark 2010 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
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Protests Continue in Mali's Capital Calling for President to Resign
Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protesters who occupied square overnight
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Chile's Lebanese Community Gathers for Vigil in Memory of Beirut Explosion Victims
Beirut explosion victims remembered in Chile vigil//