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High school students sue Arkansas over restricted African American studies

A group of students at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas is suing the state over the cancelation of AP African-American studies courses.

'We were left at a loss without our loved ones'

On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.

US confirms first aid trucks arrive via Gaza pier

It marks the opening of a new route for humanitarian aid to reach the stricken Gaza Strip.

'We want to be part of the solution,' says co-founder of media group focused on the marginalized

washington — The co-founder of a local reporting initiative in California is being recognized for her work mentoring young reporters and improving community news. Tasneem Raja, who helped set up the Cityside Journalism Initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area, has a long career mentoring reporters and reaching groups typically under-covered by media outlets. The nonpartisan, nonprofit Cityside Journalism Initiative launched at a time when the news media industry was shedding jobs. Its… Read Full Article

Israel's army says three hostages' bodies recovered

The three had been killed in Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October and their bodies taken to Gaza.

Aid begins arriving in Gaza from American-built pier

The first trucks of humanitarian aid have begun arriving in Gaza using a pier built by the U.S. military. Israel is heckled in the International Court of Justice and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are trying to force President Biden to send military aid to Israel. Ukraine’s defenses are strong, but thinly spread; Russia is making some advances in the East of Ukraine while shelling mercilessly. A look at the Putin and Xi summit in China and what it means. Plus, the U.S.… Read Full Article

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Give us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.

Heatwave shatters Southeast Asia records in April

The effects of recent extreme weather in Southeast Asian countries are far-reaching, from school closures to drought and health advisories. While climate change is part of the problem, this year it was made worse by the cyclical weather pattern called El Nino. VOA’s Chris Casquejo explains.

Journalists covering opposition to Georgian law receive threats

Washington — Two figures dressed in black and with their faces covered are caught on security camera vandalizing the Media Development Foundation office in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.   The video, taken in the early hours of May 9, shows the individuals putting up posters that falsely claim the nongovernmental organization’s executive director, Tamar Kintsurashvili, is a foreign agent.   Kintsurashvili told VOA the attack didn’t come as a big surprise. The goal is “to present us as… Read Full Article