Headlines- The latest attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport resulted in one fatality and eleven injuries.
- Residents of Riyadh have been given the all-clear by Saudi Arabia's civil defense agency after the military's announcement that incoming missiles fired toward the capital by the Houthis in Yemen had been shot down.
- Iran's alleged involvement in a security alert outside a UK/US airbase in southern England last month led the British government to summon the ambassador and announce sanctions against two people.
- In a sophisticated overnight cyberattack, hackers commandeered refrigeration systems throughout France, spoiling stock at major chains and forcing hundreds of supermarkets to discard perishable goods on Monday.
- According to a transcript and audio recording of the calls made on the nite of Christa Pike's botched execution, 911 callers reported that she was unconscious and had difficulty breathing an hour after receiving two fatal injections of the sedative pentobarbital.
- An "incident involving a roller coaster" at a Six Flags theme park in Georgia resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, according to the authorities.
Category: Video Report
To Deter Migrants Italy Tries New...
In an effort to prevent migrants from trying to cross the Mediterranean from Africa, the Italian government is trying out with a novel development-focused strategy. If the plan is successful, analysts say, could serve as a model for all of Europe. For VOA, Henry Wilkins reports from the Italian island of Lampedusa, where residents are welcoming the measure after thousands arrived there in a single week last year.
Ukraine Defends its Monuments and its...
Ukrainians are fighting to preserve not just their territory but also their history as their war against Russia’s invasion of their country continues. Ukrainians say that Russia is deliberately destroying their cultural monuments in an effort to erase the country’s history and its identity as a separate nation.Â
Tougher Laws Called for by Afghans...
In Afghanistan, the rate of opium addiction is still rising even after 20 years of government treatment programs and a Taliban-imposed ban on poppy cultivation.Some Afghans who are addicted to drugs say the Taliban should crack down harder on the sales and purchase of illicit drugs.
The Ambiance of Southern Florida Changed...
The Florida Keys are a string of islands located just to the south of the state’s mainland.The southernmost tip is Key West. Because of its location, migrants—especially those from Haiti and Cuba—find it to be a natural first stop and eventual home.
US Faces Big Problems from Wildlife...
According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the illegal wildlife trade brings in over $23 billion annually.Angelina Bagdasaryan has more on a new exhibit that’s opened in Los Angeles trying to shed some light on the practice in this story narrated by Anna Rice.
Protests in Rebel-Held Northwest Syria Continue...
In Syria’s last rebel-held stronghold, recent crackdowns have scared off a large number of protestors off the streets.But some rallies continue with locals in Idlib, which authorities refer to as Syria’s “forgotten” city, are demanding for the releas’e of political prisoners and economic relief.
Panama’s Traditional Dress Pollera Faces Uncertain...
One of the most recognized traditional costumes in Latin America is the pollera, the beautiful, elaborate, and highly expensive national garment of Panama.But production of the gorgeous garment faces an uncertain future.
Afghan Journalist Seeks Asylum in U.S....
Many Afghans, including Nizakat Parsa, are requesting relocation for greater freedom and security in the United States.The journalist and his family embarked on a three-month journey through the Americas in search of safety.
Ukraine’s Military Schools Train New Generation...
Schools across Ukraine are celebrating the end of the academic year despite the war.Some of them have a distinctive military air to them.About 7,000 Ukrainian teenagers are studying in more than 20 military academies around the country.
LGBT+ Kenyans Decry Increasing Blackmail, Extortion...
The only way for the LGBTQ+ community to meet in Kenya is through dating apps and social media, as same-sex relationships are a punishable by up to 14 years in prison.Those Kenyans say that nowadays, victims are being drawn into a web of extortion, physical and sexual assault, and blackmail by utilizing these platforms.