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US Senate Poised to Vote on Defense Funding Veto Override    

Senate also faces Trump demand to approve $2,000 coronavirus relief payments to most Americans   

VOA News • 30 Dec 20

International

Argentina's Senate Poised to Vote on Legalizing Abortion

If passed, the bill would make Argentina the first big country in predominantly Catholic Latin America to allow abortion on demand

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 29 Dec 20

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Democrats Push for Senate Vote on Higher Pandemic Relief

House approved $2,000 payments demanded by President Trump

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 29 Dec 20

International

On Human Rights Day, Cameroon Activists, Civilians Call for True Dialogue to End Crises

Hundreds took to the streets of Yaounde, Thursday to protest

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 10 Dec 20

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Chileans Head to Voting Stations for Historic Constitutional Vote

Chileans will vote on whether they want the country's Pinochet-era constitution torn up and replaced by a fresh charter drafted by citizens, a key dem

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 25 Oct 20

International

Theater World to Unite for Get-Out-The-Vote Event on Oct. 29

Hourlong, nonpartisan 'Act Out: Vote 2020' event will be available to stream for free at ActOutVote2020 on Oct. 29 and then live on YouTube until Nov.

VOA News • 22 Oct 20

International

Saudis Lose Bid for Seat on UN Human Rights Council

Russia, China and several other nations with poor or questionable rights records won seats on the controversial human rights body

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 14 Oct 20

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Biden Calls for Delay in Vote on Supreme Court Nominee

Democratic presidential candidate says he or Trump should make the high court nomination after one of them is inaugurated in January

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 28 Sep 20

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Global Coalition Calls for Greater Scrutiny of China on Rights

Coalition plans to demand an end to China's impunity at UN Human Rights Council, during council's upcoming session next week

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 09 Sep 20

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African Countries Call for Debate on Racism at the UN Human Rights Council

George Floyd protests spark request

VOA News • 13 Jun 20

International

US House Acts to Remove Deadline for Equal Rights Amendment

Congress sent the amendment, which guarantees men and women equal rights under the law, to the states in 1972

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 13 Feb 20

International

Trump, Conservatives Heap Scorn on Romney for His Impeachment Vote

2012 Republican presidential candidate was the only Republican to vote for Trump's conviction and removal from office

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 06 Feb 20

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Democratic AGs Sue to Force US to Ratify Equal Rights Amendment

Three Democratic state attorneys general are suing a US government official to force him to recognize Virginia's vote this week to ratify the Equal Ri

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 02 Feb 20

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Virginia State Capital Braces for Gun Rights Rally

Militia groups and white supremacists among those expected to mix with gun-rights activists, raising fears state could again see type of violence that

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 20 Jan 20

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Virginia Poised for Historic Vote on Equal Rights Amendment

State lawmakers are poised to take a major step toward making Virginia the critical 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitu

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 15 Jan 20

International

HRW Director: China's Respect for Human Rights on 'Downward Trajectory'

Kenneth Roth talks to VOA after he was denied entry into Hong Kong

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 13 Jan 20