Europeans Mark International Workers’ Day with Protests, Grim Mood

VOA — PARIS – Europeans marked International Workers’ Day, May 1, with traditional lily of the valley flowers and street protests. But this year’s mood was grim, with many countries feeling the... Read more »

Communities in the US Struggle to Cope with Growing Homelessness During Pandemic

VOA — WASHINGTON – Michael Doss cleans up around his tent, the place he calls home in Washington, D.C. He’s not alone; dozens of people are living outdoors in makeshift shelters within... Read more »

Pew Census Breakdown: Asian American Population Reached 24 Million

VOA — The Pew Research Center released Thursday an analysis of 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data showing the population of Asian Americans reached 24 million people. The Washington-based research group previously projected... Read more »

Low Pay, Bad Working Conditions, COVID Burnout Spark Likely Global Nursing Shortage

VOA — GENEVA – The International Council of Nurses warned Thursday that the world was facing a nursing crisis and could expect a significant shortage — perhaps a reduction by half —... Read more »

US Ship Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Attack Craft

VOA — WASHINGTON – A U.S. ship in the North Arabian Sea resorted to firing warnings shots to get three Iranian attack craft to back off following a close encounter in international... Read more »

US plans to export 60 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses

DW — Around 10 million doses could be sent abroad in the “coming weeks” after a review. It is believed that India could be one of the biggest recipients of the vaccine.... Read more »

EU Will Let Vaccinated Americans Visit This Summer, Top Official Says

VOA — WASHINGTON – A top European Union official said Sunday that Americans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 should be able to travel to Europe by summer, easing existing travel restrictions.... Read more »

Fact check: How safe is flying during the COVID pandemic?

DW — As many consider summer air travel, DW Fact Check spoke to experts about how to best minimize the risk of exposure during the coronavirus pandemic. Air travel is generally lower... Read more »

Norwegian Climber Is 1st to Test Positive on Mount Everest

VOA — KATHMANDU, NEPAL – The coronavirus has conquered the world’s highest mountain. A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown... Read more »

New Rules Allowing Small Drones to Fly Over People in US Take Effect

VOA — WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that final rules announced in December took effect on Wednesday allowing for small drones to fly over people and at night, a... Read more »