Faced with the spread of COVID-19, the U.K. is advising its citizens to keep calm and carry on. For some Britons, the stiff upper lip is starting to wobble. As Italy goes into lockdown and other European countries shut schools and ban large gatherings, U.K. authorities continue to advise most people to keep…
read moreCoronavirus is most dangerous to the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Since the first fatalities in the US originated from a nursing facility in the state of Washington, there is deep concern among health experts, patients and their families that eldercare facilities are especially vulnerable. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.Sorry, but your browser…
read morePresident Donald Trump says his administration will ask Congress to pass payroll tax relief and other quick measures as a public health and economic maelstrom brought on by the coronavirus drew closer to him personally.Intending to calm the fears of financial markets over the impact of the epidemic, Trump told reporters Monday he is seeking…
read moreA barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer’s shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for the best. A parcel delivery driver in Britain…
read moreA quirk in how delegates are won under Democratic Party rules is raising the stakes for Tuesday’s elections, allowing a candidate to make up ground in the race quickly — or fall further behind. Five states — Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho — hold Democratic primaries on Tuesday, while North Dakota has a caucus. All told, there…
read moreVoters in six U.S. states cast ballots Tuesday in the race for who will be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. The focus will be on the key Midwestern state of Michigan, where polls show former Vice President Joe Biden leading Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.Michigan is the biggest prize in Tuesday’s voting with 125 delegates at…
read moreIn 2016, Michigan gave Sen. Bernie Sanders one of the most surprising primary wins in U.S. political history.In 2020, the self-described democratic socialist will need another boost from Michigan to revive his campaign to secure the Democratic presidential nomination over his lone remaining major rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. With 125 delegates, Michigan is…
read moreIn the Democratic presidential race, another round of primaries on Tuesday looms as a crucial test in what has become a two-man nomination race between former vice president Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. A total of six states hold nominating contests on Tuesday, and VOA National correspondent Jim Malone in Washington has more…
read moreNew Jersey Sen. Cory Booker voiced support Monday for former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, his latest former challenger to endorse him just ahead of six state primary elections he faces Tuesday against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.Booker, who dropped out of the party’s presidential contest in January before voting…
read moreA SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Monday, delivering the company’s 20th batch of gear and treats.The Dragon capsule reached the orbiting lab after launching late Friday night. NASA astronauts Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir used the station’s robot arm to capture the spacecraft.The 4,300-pound (1,950-kilogram) shipment contains science experiments and…
read moreComparatively speaking, Americans are heavier than the rest of the world. The World Factbook of the Central Intelligence Agency reports the obesity rate in the United States to be 36 percent. But 25-year-old Zobaida Falah is hoping that her homemade snack bar can play a small role in changing unhealthy habits. VOA’s Jafar Haand has…
read moreA southern Indian state has begun a three-day bird culling process to contain an outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu.Kerala state began the precautionary measure Sunday.The World Health Organization says, “Avian influenza viruses normally spread between birds. However, some viruses have been found to infect humans. When avian influenza infects humans, symptoms…
read moreIrish eyes at the U.S. Capitol will not smile on President Donald Trump on St. Patrick’s Day.Trump is skipping an annual bipartisan luncheon with House and Senate lawmakers celebrating the ties that bind the U.S. and Ireland, a White House spokesman said.Trump blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.“Since the speaker has chosen to tear this nation…
read moreVoters in six states will cast ballots Tuesday for the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, with just two of the leading candidates still in the race, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden. Mike O’Sullivan reports that Sanders faces an uphill challenge after Biden won 10 contests last week …
read morePresident Trump is finally getting a bigger, stronger barrier — not along the U.S. southern border with Mexico but in his own front and backyard. The U.S. Secret Service and the National Park Service have teamed up to replace the current White House fence after a series of security breaches, including a 2014 incident when…
read moreWeeks after Beijing was criticized by people inside China and around the world for a sluggish response to the outbreak of a new coronavirus, China’s government is trying to recast itself as a global health leader.China’s early response to the outbreak remains shrouded in mystery, with an unclear timetable about what officials knew and when…
read moreTexans are taking the right to vote seriously in 2020, as the secretary of state says a flood of new voters have signed up. VOA’s Celia Mendoza reports from El Paso Texas. …
read moreThe U.S. House of Representatives is preparing for the possibility congressional staff members may have to telework because of the coronavirus outbreak.The preparations are being launched “in light of the unique and unusual circumstances presented by the coronavirus.”U.S. financial regulators are also preparing contingency plans, as there are COVID-19 cases in suburban Washington, New York,…
read moreAs cases of the new coronavirus grow in the U.S., President Trump has been criticized for what some view as inaccurate and misleading statements regarding the coronavirus threat. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara looks into why some say the president’s unique style of communication is not helpful during a public health crisis. …
read moreSenator Elizabeth Warren’s exit from the Democratic Party’s nomination race Thursday has left many in the United States disappointed that the presidency remains out of reach for a woman.“Voters have spoken, and we’re marching backwards,” wrote Kera Bolonik, editor-in-chief of DAME Magazine, in an opinion article for NBC News.“Elizabeth Warren is out and I’m heartbroken…
read moreIn the midst of managing the country’s coronavirus outbreak and preparing for the beginning of his presidential campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major personnel change at the White House.Representative Mark Meadows from North Carolina is the new White House chief of staff, replacing Mark Mulvaney who has been the acting chief for…
read moreIn March 2012, a 25-year-old Russian computer whiz named Yevgeny Nikulin sat with several others in a conference room in a hotel in eastern Moscow. A video taken by a Ukrainian named Oleksandr Ieremenko showed them discussing plans for an Internet cafe business and other matters.In an earlier part of the video, Ieremenko, 19, drives…
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