Headlines- A car plowed into a crowd in Modena, Italy, injuring eight people, four of whom are in critical condition.
- In Bangkok,Thailand, a freight train and a bus collided on Saturday, resulting in at least eight fatalities and thirty-two injuries.
- Tens of thousands of protesters attended the latest rally organized by far-right group on Saturday in London.
- A massive explosion and fire tore through a Maine lumber company, killing a 27-year-old firefighter and injuring ten others.
- Ten persons on board the MV Hondius cruise ship have been found to have both confirmed and probable cases of hantavirus, including two confirmed deaths and one person who is still suspected of died from the virus.
Category: Video Report
Aid Groups Say Sudan War Forces...
According to the UN Children’s Fund, the war in Sudan has displaced at least 450 000 children from their homes, with tens of thousands of them fleeing into neighboring countries. The lack of education, according to aid organisations, puts these refugee children at greater risk of exploitation, child marriage, and joining armed organisations.
Reasons Chinese Migrants Travel Riskily from...
Chinese migrants have increased over the past five months as they make the long journey from South America to the U.S.-Mexico border, much of it by foot.In this story narrated by Elizabeth Lee, reporters from VOA’s Mandarin Service asked some of them about their reasons for leaving China.
Chicago Experiences Migrant Surge
A wave of migrants, many of whom are from Central and South America, who crossed the southern border into the United States are having difficulty finding accommodation in the midwestern city of Chicago.
How Has Life Changed in Russia...
It is now difficult for people outside of Russia to know what Russians think about the conflict due to the Russian media crackdown that followed its invasion of Ukraine. Some Russian tourists Genia Dulot met in Egypt described how their lives have changed.
Fourth Year of India China Military...
With tens of thousands of troops deployed along their Himalayan borders, India and China have been in a military standoff for the past four years. However, despite talks between their respective military commanders and senior officials, no sign of a resolution has been seen.
Erdogan Leads in the Earthquake Zone...
Anger over the deaths and destruction was expected to sway the May 14 elections in favour of the opposition in Turkey’s earthquake disaster zone. However, as Turkey heads for a runoff, the region is more supportive of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan than all of Turkey is.
STEM Courses in Rural Kenya Give...
It can be difficult for girls in rural Africa, especially those with disabilities, to study STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths).The Action Foundation, an aid group in Kenya, helps in changing this.
Elections in Southeastern Turkey Amid Earthquake...
In February’s earthquakes in southeast Turkey, many voters lost their homes, valuables, and loved ones. However, they turned out to cast their ballots on Sunday in what observers believe may be the country’s most important elections in decades.
Some Members of Sudanese Security Forces...
Sudanese Security officers tell VOA that they left their country and are now at Chad’s border because they lack supplies and ammunition to combat their opponent, paramilitary Rapid Support personnel. Analysts and relief organisations say that the risk of the conflict spreading to neighbouring countries is high as the rule of law deteriorates in Sudan’s Darfur region.
Confusion at the US-Mexico Border as...
The emergency health order that was used during the pandemic at the U.S.-Mexico border to quickly deport migrants back to Mexico or their home countries has ended.The emergency health order that was in place during the pandemic at the border between the United States and Mexico to swiftly deport migrants to Mexico or their home countries has been lifted.