World News

Riot Police aim his gun towards protesters during a demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar, March 7, 2021.
East Asia Pacific

Myanmar Security Forces Arrest at Least 3 in Night Raids

Pope Francis, surrounded by shells of destroyed churches, arrives to pray for the victims of war at Hosh al-Bieaa Church Square…
Middle East

Pope Prays Amid Ruins of Iraqi Churches Destroyed by IS

Telling America's Story

Actors portray a biracial family in an ad for the Old Navy clothing retailer. (Courtesy Old Navy)
Race in America

Americans See More Interracial Relationships in Advertising

A soldier walks past rubble in the aftermath of an attack on the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, Feb. 1, 2021. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the deadly assault.
USA

Somalia Fears New US Airstrike Guidance Is Benefiting al-Shabab

COVID-19 Pandemic

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, receives a dose of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a vaccination centre in…
COVID-19 Pandemic

Dalai Lama: ‘Be Brave and Get Vaccinated’ 

COVID-19 Pandemic

Africa’s Pandemic Year Full of Tragic Twists, Turns and … Now, Hope

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Special Projects

Illustration of protesters in Turkey carrying Uighur and Turkish flags
East Asia Pacific

A Uighur Man’s Journey from a Chinese Prison to Turkey

Turkey Breaking the Silence
Press Freedom

New VOA Documentary - Turkey: Breaking the Silence

Headlines

What You Need to Know About the $1.9T COVID Bill 
Rouhani: Iran Ready to ‘Immediately’ Take Measures if US Lifts Sanctions
Renewed US Push for Afghan Peace Faces Objection by Kabul
Militant Attack on Pakistan Navy Vehicle Kills 1, Injures 2  
Swiss Vote on So-Called Burka Ban  

Press Freedom

In this image made from video taken on Feb. 27, 2021, Associated Press journalist Thein Zaw is arrested by police in Yangon,…
Press Freedom

Journalists' Group Calls for Release of Reporters in Myanmar

Plugged In

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Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren-Exploring Mars and Beyond

Extremism Watch

Authorities in Northeast Syria Release 65 Islamic State Families
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Authorities in Northeast Syria Release 65 Islamic State Families

Video

One Year Into the COVID Pandemic: Europe Bears the Scars
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One Year Into the COVID Pandemic: Europe Bears the Scars

Islamic Center Near Washington Distributes Food for Needy
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Islamic Center Near Washington Distributes Food for Needy

Women Survive Slavery, Challenge Status Quo in Documentaries
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Women Survive Slavery, Challenge Status Quo in Documentaries

George Floyd Murder Trial Spotlights Ongoing Race Issues in US
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George Floyd Murder Trial Spotlights Ongoing Race Issues in US