Headlines- Late on Monday, a Japanese spacecraft successfully embarked on a mission to one of Mars' moons in an attempt to be the first to return samples to Earth and possibly reveal the Solar System's enigmatic origins.
- A plan to begin the process of seeking independence from Canada has been decisively rejected by the Canadian province of Alberta.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, claims to be "committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime" and to have "discussed this with Trump numerous times, including the day before yesterday."
- Iran will retaliate with attacks against "nine countries" if the United States strikes Iranian military bases or "petrochemical" facilities, according to an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- At least 58 recruits were killed and over 200 others were injured when the Houthis launched three ballistic missiles at a training facility in Yemen's Shabwa governate. The death toll is anticipated to rise.
- After unrest, French authorities impose curfews in some areas of Paris, northern cities, and Nice.
- After looting damaged thousands of businesses over the weekend, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warned on Monday that he was ready to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence.
- Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed preacher, and 28 accomplices were found guilty by a Mombasa, Kenya, court on Monday of killing 190 children and one adult as members of a well-known Christian starvation cult.
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France Police Violence
Like many countries, France is witnessing a public awakening on the issue of police violence and racial profiling, sparked by the death of George Floyd in the United States. In northern Paris, one group of judicial experts and activists are working with minority youngsters, teaching them their rights and how to interact with the police and the communities they live in
COVID-19 Frontline: South African Doctor
South African Dr. Cassey Dick has been on the frontline treating coronavirus patients. She and her husband are outdoor enthusiasts and, in normal times, frequently go camping and take part in an annual “Two Oceans” marathon, which has been canceled this year due to the pandemic. To cope with the stress of the work and being stuck at home, the doctor decided to run her own 56 kilometers marathon nonetheless — in the parking lot~VOA NEWS
Video Report Digest
In Pakistan, several cities have been hit by fuel shortages after drivers rushed to fill their tanks following a drop in gasoline prices…16-year-old Bulgarian boy is aiming to become the youngest person to cross the Atlantic in a two-person rowboat. He’s setting off with his father for a voyage from Portugal to Brazil
Community Food Drive in Virginia Helps Local Food...
With COVID-related unemployment in the millions in the U.S., the number of people who can’t afford basic daily necessities is rising. In Fairfax County, Virginia, a two-day charity event brought together members of the community to donate food for the needy in the area
Diplomatic Efforts Under Way to Start...
U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan met with the Taliban in Doha and Pakistani officials in Islamabad this week. He is expected to meet Afghan officials in Kabul to talk about steps to start intra-Afghan negotiations. Meanwhile, Qatar said Wednesday that it is ready to host the talks.
US-International Religious Freedom
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday called out China, Iran, Nigeria and other nations for religious freedom violations. VOA’s Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine has more on the release of the State Department’s 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom~VOA NEWS
Coronavirus School Closure in Nigeria Threatens...
An increased number of Nigerian children are in the labor force right now because schools have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Experts monitoring child labor in the country say since the pandemic shutdown, more children are working as hawkers, cleaners or on city streets begging to earn money to help their families
Black Pastors Differ in Backgrounds but...
Even as a white police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck has been charged with second-degree murder, demonstrations continue around the U.S. For some people living in Los Angles, the current protests remind them of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, sparked by four policemen being acquitted for the brutal beating of Rodney King, an African American man. Black faith leaders from different backgrounds reflect on the past, present and future of race relations in the U.S. Please be advised, the following video contains some disturbing images
Escaping War, Surviving a Pandemic: Turkey’s...
The Turkish city of Sanliurfa, close to the southern border, is home to hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the city’s migrants, as jobs have all but dried up and there is little aid money to help them through
Undeterred by Looting, Some Washington Businesses...
Amid the protests that have flared up in the U.S. capital among many other cities, the owners of some downtown D.C. restaurants and cafes saw their businesses looted and damaged. But despite the damage and having to wait even longer to finally reopen their venues, some business owners are choosing to support the protesters