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Mauritian economy on route to recovery

Last month, Mauritius was removed from the EU's black list following measures taken by the island to improve its anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing frameworks.

Big winter weather maker developing out of the Southwest

The same storm system that produced thunder snow, hail, strong winds and dust storms across the Southwest is moving into the Plains. Areas from Texas to the Great Lakes are now at risk, including severe storms. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the details.

Europe by Train: A ride on the Glacier Express

There's no nicer way to travel through the Alps than in the panoramic train cars of the Glacier Express. The ride from St. Moritz to Zermatt on the “world's slowest express train” takes around eight hours.

US Defense Secretary in Brussels for High Stakes NATO Talks

With Russia poised to invade Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Belgium for two days of talks with NATO leadership and allied defense ministers. Tens of thousands of Russian troops surrounded Ukraine from the north, south and east. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has more from Brussels.

Russia-Ukraine tension casts uncertainty over global food prices

The tension between Russia and Ukraine is feared to have a major impact on food prices, as both sides are major players in the global grains market. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, wheat exports by Russia and Ukraine account for 23 percent of the global total in 2021 and 2022.

See how Chinese streaming site censors 'Friends'

As China hosts the world for the Olympics, it is simultaneously stepping up its censorship of and crackdown on the country's LGBTQ community. The most recent incident sparking anger amongst fans is the show "Friends", as major Chinese streaming platforms censored an LGBTQ plot line in the popular TV series.

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