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February 17, 2021
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Aimed At Deepening Ties with Central and Eastern Europe

China is promising to provide its Sinovac vaccine to Central and Eastern European countries scrambling to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations for their populations
March 21, 2020
What’s Next After Self-Isolation? Expert Outlines Our Coronavirus Future

Self-isolation is just the beginning
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus Sports Cancellations Hit Economy, a Favorite Way for Fans to Escape

Sports competitions from the college level, to international championships have been canceled all around the world
March 09, 2020
World Facing Coronavirus Pandemic, Health Expert Says

While the WHO isn't calling it that yet, a Johns Hopkins health security scholar says there is a growing consensus that the world is facing a pandemic
March 06, 2020
Public Health Emergency: What Does It Imply, How It Helps Track, Control Infection

The designation is aimed at marshaling federal funds, health personnel and services in response to the situation
March 03, 2020
Afghan Women Fear US-Taliban Deal Will Lead to Backsliding of Their Rights

The agreement signed Saturday between the United States and the Taliban aimed at ending the 18-year conflict in Afghanistan has raised hopes for peace but also has raised concerns that Afghan women may lose their rights and freedoms once U.S. troops withdraw. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports.
February 24, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic Could Sicken Global Economy

The growing spread of the coronavirus has rattled stock markets in every continent
February 23, 2020
Trump to Appoint New Ambassador to Germany

Ambassador Richard Grenell is Trump's acting director of national intelligence
February 21, 2020
US to Launch 'Wealth Test' for Immigrants

Plan will affect low-income foreign citizens seeking immigration visas or permanent residency in the United States
February 19, 2020
Pompeo Heads to Saudi Arabia to Talk Iran, Other Key Issues

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Riyadh on Wednesday at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Some issues on the agenda include tensions with Iran, the Trump administration's Mideast peace plan, the ongoing war in Yemen and human rights issues. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports the meetings take place at a time when both countries are recalibrating their approach to open regional matters and to their bilateral relations.
February 15, 2020
US, Taliban Agree to a Week of Reduced Fighting in Afghanistan

The United States and the Taliban have agreed to start a trial period of reduced fighting in an effort to pave the way for a comprehensive peace deal. As both sides plan to demonstrate their commitment to a weeklong reduction in violence that's expected to begin soon, VOA's Artidta Dunellari reports there are many unknowns about the emerging broader peace deal to withdraw American forces, including any provisions to guard against backsliding on human rights, women's education and other issues.
February 12, 2020
Officials: Situation in Afghanistan Lacking Transparency, Failing Major Objectives

The US Senate votes on Wednesday on a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump from taking military action against Iran without Congressional authorization, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who sponsored the resolution, says he intends to prevent another US military engagement in the Middle East
February 07, 2020
Venezuela's Opposition Leader Gets Boost After US Visit

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has gotten a boost after a four-day visit to Washington where he met with President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials. It's been a year since the United States and other Western nations threw their support behind Guaido with little success in pushing Nicolas Maduro from power. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports on Guaido's latest diplomacy push to gain new momentum for his opposition movement.
February 01, 2020
Trump Signs Executive Order in Effort to Combat Human Trafficking

VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports from the White House that activists and survivors of human trafficking welcome increased efforts to fight the problem, though many of them see mixed messages in the president’s pledge to fight human trafficking and his crackdown on illegal migrants
February 01, 2020
Trump Signs Executive Order in Effort to Combat Human Trafficking

VOA’s Ardita Dunellari reports from the White House that activists and survivors of human trafficking welcome increased efforts to fight the problem, though many of them see mixed messages in the president’s pledge to fight human trafficking and his crackdown on illegal migrants.
January 24, 2020
New Trump Administration Rules Target 'Birth Tourism'

The Trump administration announced Thursday new visa rules to stop what is known as “birth tourism.” The new guidelines state the U.S. can deny tourist visas to pregnant women if consular officers determine that the applicant is traveling to give birth in the United States, in order to secure the child U.S. citizenship. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari has more from Washington.
January 24, 2020
New Trump Administration Rules Target 'Birth Tourism'

The Trump administration announced Thursday new visa rules to stop what is known as “birth tourism.” The new guidelines state the U.S. can deny tourist visas to pregnant women if consular officers determine that the applicant is traveling to give birth in the United States, in order to secure the child U.S. citizenship. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari has more from Washington.
January 19, 2020
Women March for Equality, Reproductive Rights

[[ Activists from all walks of life gathered in Washington Saturday for the fourth Women’s March, calling for greater attention to women’s rights and other social issues. First started on the heels of Donald Trump’s election to the White House, the march has become a rallying cry for larger social change. VOA’s Ardita Dunellari was at the march where she spoke with participants and has this story.
January 19, 2020
American Women March for Equality, Reproductive Rights

Activists from all walks of life gathered in Washington Saturday for the fourth Women’s March, calling for greater attention to women’s rights and other social issues
January 16, 2020
Senate Passes North American Trade Pact

The international accord replaces the 25-year-old NAFTA, and governs trade between the United States, Canada and Mexico

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