‘Vaccine Fairies’ Help Thousands of Americans Book Appointments.
Meet the nationwide network of tech-savvy volunteers who are taking on the challenge of finding appointments for people who need them
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US Mosques Cap Attendance During Ramadan Due to Pandemic.
Here's how some Muslims in the US are observing the holy month #COVIDRamadan
Oscar-Nominated Documentary ‘Hunger Ward’ Chronicles Child Famine in Yemen.
Filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald, chronicles doctors’ struggle to save lives of starving children
China at Forefront of US-Japan Summit
Leaders affirm ‘ironclad support’ for US-Japanese alliance and shared security
Japan, US Affirm Strong Alliance in First White House Visit.
President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to the White House Friday for his first visit from a foreign leader since taking office. READ MORE: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has become the first foreign leader to h...
Team Spirit - VOA Connect
Meet Chelle, the first female coach of a boys varsity team in Fallon, Nevada. With the help of her wife, she has lead her players, including her sons, to back-to-back state championships. We talk to her about her life and what makes her coaching s...
Zoe's Cards - VOA Connect
A young girl spreads the message of caring through cards to nursing home residents, prisoners and others who might feel isolated. We see how she touches people’s lives, one card at a time. ————————— WATCH MORE:
Walking in Manhattan - VOA Connect
Betsy has been walking the Manhattan grid and documenting each place of business, capturing its story and uniqueness; creating a guide to Manhattan’s hidden treasures. A passion project that started to promote small businesses has now entered its ...
Virtual Learning Tips - VOA Connect
A counselor and expert in childhood development offers tips for online learning to both parents and children. ————————— WATCH MORE:
Connect With: Helen D Ann Dorris - VOA Connect
We connect a librarian who reflects on her life lessons. ————————— WATCH MORE:
Clashes Erupt in Greece Over Policing Bill
Clashes erupted between demonstrators and police, Friday, April 16, in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. About 7,000 people marched in protest over a new law allowing the policing of university campuses. A group of about 100 protesters bega...
Drone Footage Shows Overcrowded Delhi Cemetery
New Delhi’s main Muslim graveyard is running out of space, according to authorities, as coronavirus cases surge across India. ————————— READ MORE: India has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use against COVID-19 as the country batt...
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President Macron Welcomes Ukrainian President Zelensky to France.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Elysée Palace, Friday, April 16, amid Ukraine’s growing tensions with Russia. ————————— READ MORE: Brussels has been the focus this week of a full court diplom...
Japanese Prime Minister Arrives for Summit With President Biden.
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived in Maryland, Thursday, April 15, the night before his meeting with President Joe Biden. ————————— READ MORE: The need for a stronger U.S.-Japanese alliance and a “free and open” Indo-Pacific region wil...
Politicians Turn to Hollywood Talent Agents to Boost Their Image.
Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger are among the celebrities who jumped from acting to politics
Traditional Cambodian Silk Ikat at Risk of Extinction.
A handmade pictorial Cambodian silk ikat that uses all-natural silk and dyes takes nearly a year to produce and can sell for thousands
US Slaps Tough Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling.
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed tough sanctions targeting the Russian economy to punish the Kremlin for the SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign against the United States and efforts to influence the 2020 presidential election. White Ho...
Derek Chauvin Invokes 5th Amendment at Murder Trial.
The defense of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin rested Thursday after three weeks of witnesses from both sides. Jurors have heard from medical experts and other police officers as Chauvin faces murder and manslaughter charges for kn...
Zimbabwe Reports Major Rise in Teen Pregnancies During Pandemic.
The government has recorded nearly 5,000 teenage pregnancies in January and February #Zimbabwe #teenpregnancy