One year on from the massacre that killed 25, including 16 mothers and mothers-to-be in a hospital in Kabul, there has been little to no follow up from the Afghan government. Despite international groups issuing bold statements of condemnation and Afghan politicians decrying the violence, families have still not received justice.
Kazan (Russia) (AFP) – Mourners attend the funeral of English teacher Elvira Ignatyeva, the day after a lone gunman killed nine victims, mostly children, at a Russian school in one of the country's worst shooting incidents in recent history. Flags are flying at half-mast on official buildings for a day of mourning after the shooting left seven students and two adults dead.
The two most populous states in the United States, California and Texas, have long competed to attract companies and talent. Data from the 2020 U.S. census show that Texas is drawing more people, including Californians. Texans have a saying: "Everything is bigger in Texas.
The two most populous U.S. states, California and Texas, have long competed to attract companies and talent. The 2020 U.S. Census data shows Texas is drawing more people – including Californians. VOA's Elizabeth Lee explains why.
Technology company Prosus has announced plans to acquire up to 45.4 per cent of its parent Naspers by issuing new shares.
They may not be competing for Olympic gold, but four South Sudanese athletes have become local stars in the little Japanese city of Maebashi. In Japan, they've found a safe haven to train, immerse themselves in the local culture, and promote the message of peace for South Sudan.
CNN's Rosemary Church speaks with Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, President of the Palestinian National Initiative political party, about the intensifying violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
Stars including Dua Lipa, HAIM, Adam Lambert and Boy George were overjoyed to be back in front of the cameras at the BRIT Awards in London. (May 12)
Swiss health workers busy fighting the pandemic in Geneva University Hospitals are being encouraged to unwind with a computer game that offers not only distraction but also knowledge to battle Covid-19 in real life.
The European Union's economy is set to grow faster than expected in 2021 and 2022 thanks to the accelerating pace of vaccination across the bloc and the gradual ease of coronavirus restrictions. As of today, EU countries have administered 175.3 million vaccine doses and almost 30% of the population have received at least one dose.
Technology company Prosus has announced plans to acquire up to 45.4 per cent of its parent Naspers by issuing new shares.
San Vicente Pacaya (Guatemala) (AFP) – In an improvised kitchen among sharp volcanic rocks, David Garcia spreads the dough and places the ingredients to form a pizza that will be put in a rather unique oven: an extensive river of fiery lava that flows from the furious Pacaya volcano in southern Guatemala.
