FILE – Russian cosmonauts Sergei Krikalyov (Top), Yuri Gidzenko and U.S. astronaut Bill Shepherd (C) wave hands before the launch at Baikonur.Shepherd, a former Navy SEAL who served as the …
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Former James Bond Actor Sean Connery Dies Aged 90
Scottish movie legend Sean Connery, who shot to international stardom as the suave, sexy and sophisticated British agent James Bond and went on to grace the silver screen for four …
your ads here!How Bats and COVID Canceled Halloween
Bats, a symbol of Halloween, may be responsible for canceling it this year.The coronavirus that has grounded trick-or-treaters likely came from bats.These creatures of the night have evolved a spooky …
your ads here!Global COVD-19 Cases Top 45 Million
Globally, COVID-19 cases have exceeded 45 million and nearly 1.2 million people have succumbed to the virus, according to the latest data. VOA correspondent Mariama Diallo reports on countries with …
your ads here!Rare Meteorite Contains ‘Rich Inventory’ of Organic Compounds
Researchers say a rare type of meteor recovered nearly three years ago from a frozen lake in the U.S. state of Michigan has offered one of the best glimpses yet …
your ads here!Rising New Tide of COVID-19 Cases Worldwide Force Leaders to Consider New Lockdowns
A rising tide of new coronavirus cases worldwide is forcing leaders to consider new lockdown measures to contain an increase in infections. British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said in …
your ads here!Plastic Bag Store Opens in New York City
The Plastic Bag Store isn’t really a store but an art installation. Nina Vishneva, in this story narrated by Anna Rice reports on this unique piece of art that’s all about …
your ads here!‘Era of Pandemics’ to Intensify Without Transformative Change, Report Says
Ecological destruction and unsustainable consumption have entered humanity into an “era of pandemics,” according to a new report.”Without preventative strategies, pandemics will emerge more often, spread more rapidly, kill more …
your ads here!Mask Effectiveness Against Coronavirus Varies
Virologists at the University of Tokyo say that while masks can offer protection from airborne COVID-19 particles, their effectiveness varies. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo has more on the results of …
your ads here!White House Task Force Warns of ‘Unrelenting’ Spread of COVID-19
The White House Coronavirus Task Force warned Thursday of an “unrelenting” spread of the virus, particularly across the western half of the country, Reuters reported. Members of the task force are …
your ads here!La Nina Seen Continuing Into 2021, Affecting Temperature, Weather Patterns
The World Meteorological Organization predicts La Nina will continue through January and is expected to usher in drier and wetter conditions than normal in different parts of the world.The latest …
your ads here!Hackers Could Unleash Ransomware Attacks on US Health System, US Officials Warn
Cyber criminals could soon unleash a wave of ransomware attacks targeting U.S. hospitals and health care providers, according to a statement released by three federal agencies, including the FBI.In the …
your ads here!Museum Exhibit Revamp Raises Concerns in Hong Kong
Scholars are urging government curators not to shy away from controversial issues in the production of new exhibits as the Hong Kong Museum of History undertakes a two-year revamp of …
your ads here!Merkel Defends German Coronavirus Restrictions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday defended new coronavirus restrictions to lawmakers and lashed out at those who tried to dismiss the infection as harmless as the number of cases hit …
your ads here!Yemen’s Collapsing Health System Unable to Cope with Disease Upsurge
The World Health Organization warns nearly 18 million people in Yemen are unable to get treatment for deadly diseases because years of war, economic distress and a chronic shortage of …
your ads here!US Lawmakers Attack Social Media CEOs for Taking Down and Labeling Some Speech
The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter testified before a Senate committee hearing Wednesday, just days before the U.S. election. Tina Trinh reports. Producer: Matt Dibble …
your ads here!Spain, Again a COVID-19 Hotspot, Under a State of Emergency
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. Alfonso Beato has …
your ads here!2020 Election Puts Focus on Twitter, Facebook Content Moderation
The nation’s top technology leaders urged U.S. lawmakers Wednesday to keep content moderation protections in place, despite growing calls from Republicans to address perceived bias in the way social media …
your ads here!EU Commission to Buy Rapid COVID-19 Tests as Virus Surges in Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU’s administrative arm will spend $117 million on rapid COVID-19 tests as the virus surges across Europe. Speaking to …
your ads here!Pope Francis Keeps Distance, But Wears No Mask During Audience
At his weekly public audience Wednesday at the Vatican, Pope Francis kept his distance from the faithful, who had come to hear him, but once again appeared in public without …
your ads here!Army of Robots Uses Light to Fight Coronavirus at Airports, Offices and Hospitals
Disinfecting public spaces is a major undertaking but it is essential for a safe return to normal activity. Now an army of robots that uses ultra-violet light to disinfect surfaces …
your ads here!Dodgers Defeat Rays to Claim World Series Title
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first Major League Baseball World Series in more than three decades Tuesday night, shaking off a slow offensive start to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6. For five …
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