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Chad's military ruler wins presidential poll

Gen Mahamat Déby's victory means that the 34-year rule of his family will continue.

Netanyahu vows Hamas Rafah defeat despite US arms threat

Israeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted.

How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler

Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK.

How we found Europe’s most wanted migrant-smuggler

Barzan Majeed, aka Scorpion, is on the run after smuggling thousands of migrants into the UK.

Israeli operation leaves Rafah's hospitals overwhelmed

More than a million people are at risk of being deprived of medical care in Gaza.

Rat remains found in bread sparks Japan recall and refunds

Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in its products.

Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year

The country's long-serving former PM has been jailed for obstructing a corruption probe.

VOA Newscasts

Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

Netanyahu; If we must, we’ll go it alone

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive in Gaza, indicating it might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of its closest ally. The United States warned on Thursday that Israel will be dealing a strategic victory to Hamas if it carries out plans for an all-out assault on Rafah. We talk to University of California San Diego professor Michael Provence who… Read Full Article