Headlines
  • At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
  • Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
  • The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
  • Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
  • To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
  • In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
  • Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.

Tag: Coronavirus Pandemic

November 8, 2020

Hispanics School Students Challenges

Recent studies indicate Hispanic students who don’t have access to fast internet connections and who speak English as a second langage are having a harder time learning during online classes

November 5, 2020

COVID-19: South Africa Olympic Athlete

Organizers of next year’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will have measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19

October 31, 2020

In Los Angeles, COVID Inspires Drive-Thru...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected how people celebrate holidays, like Halloween. approaches, the notion that the traditional trick-or-treating by children will be curtailed has inspired alternatives – including various drive-through experiences in Los Angeles, California

October 30, 2020

India Pandemic Learning

India’s months long COVID-19 shutdown of schools has inspired new ways to teach students without access to online classes because they don’t have smart phones, computers or even internet connectivity

October 29, 2020

COVID-19: Spain Under Emergency Again

Europe is once again an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic and Spain – under a state of emergency – has gone into another lockdown as protests continue

October 23, 2020

During the Pandemic AFI Fest Adjusts...

AFI FEST, one of Hollywood’s most prestigious film festivals and part of the American Film Institute, was held virtually this year because of the coronavirus pandemic

October 22, 2020

COVID-19: French Restaurant Owners Dilemma

France has declared a public health state of emergency, a move that has restaurant owners worried they could be forced to shut down again and ultimately out of business. Elhame Lecoeur reports from Paris-VOA NEWS

October 16, 2020

Pandemic Inspires NY Philharmonic Pop-Up Concerts  

Live music is slowly coming back to the streets of New York City – in a new, pandemic-inspired way. With the city concert venues still closed, New York Philharmonic decided to put its world-class musicians on a truck to perform on city roads and intersections

October 12, 2020

Malawi President Defends Against His COVID-19...

Chakwera has been under public criticism in Malawi following pictures on social media showing him with no face coverings when he met with his Tanzanian President John Magufuli

Malaysia COVID-19 Surge Effects Businesses

For several months, it looked like Malaysia had managed to contain the spread of COVID-19. But a recent surge in cases has many Malaysians worried

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