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After a year of bitter battles in Ukraine, neither the Russians nor the Ukrainians have emerged victors, and the front lines virtually at a stalemate. Observers say a protracted war of attrition as war fatigue plagues Ukrainian forces and their Western backers.
An organ transplant from an animal to a human is known as xenotransplantation. The procedure is only allowed for patients in the US who have serious or life-threatening conditions. New York, a surgeon is helping push this as a solution to the organ shortage worldwide.
While promoting awareness of female-related health issues in the war-torn country, a new mobile clinic in northeast Syria provides much-needed medical services.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) dominated technology news in 2023, from ChatGPT to the impacts of machine learning on academia, politics, and the music and film industry.Deana
Global temperature records had been demolished in 2023. It was the hottest year on record—some scientists say it was the hottest in 125,000 years. These extremely high temperatures were a contributing factor in several global climatic disasters.
Urban food security is becoming a growing problem as the word’s population continues to expand in cities. Technology for urban farming is being used in Nairobi to cope with the food shortage problem.
With many businesses, homes, and public areas decorated with festive lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees, Washington is getting ready for the holiday holiday.
Growing poverty and hunger on a warming planet, together with new wars, are issues that the UN is powerless to fix. The future of the United Nations in a world where its impact is waning is looked at by VOA correspondent Margaret Besheer.
Christmas celebrations have been scaled back in Nazareth, the town where Christians believe Jesus lived much of his life, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Business owners say trade has plummeted as tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming because of the war, while Christian leaders told VOA that it is impossible to feel celebratory right now.
For many people, Christmas is a time of cheer and family get together, but for many elderly people, it’s also one of the loneliest days of the year.Age UK, a nonprofit group that deals with ageism and issues affecting this population, says people can take small steps to help.