International

UNICEF Says Malnutrition Spikes for Haiti Kids Amid Pandemic

Overall, UNICEF said, about 4.4 million of Haiti's more than 11 million inhabitants lack sufficient food, including 1.9 million children

VOA News • 31 May 21

International

Refugees in Uganda Battle Suicidal Thoughts Amid COVID Pandemic

Psychologists say the rate of attempted suicides among marginalized communities have jumped over the past year

VOA News • 21 May 21

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Brazil Tops 400,000 Virus Deaths Amid Fears of Renewed Surge

April was Brazil's deadliest month of the pandemic

VOA News • 30 Apr 21

International

As World Isolates Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, New Zealand Band Plays to 50,000 Fans

While much of the world remains hunkered down, the band Six60 has been playing to huge crowds in New Zealand, where social distancing isn't required a

VOA News • 25 Apr 21

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Peru Extends State of Emergency Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The government renewed nationwide COVID-19 restriction for a month after daily death toll increase

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 20 Apr 21

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Muslims Mark Ramadan Amid Virus Surge and Renewed Curbs

There are glimmers that Ramadan 2021 could feel less restricted than last year

VOA News • 13 Apr 21

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India Approves Russian Vaccine Amid Pandemic Second Wave

Move will give country access to third vaccine at a time when race to ramp up immunization drive is being hampered by shortages

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 13 Apr 21

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A Year After Pandemic Hit, Haiti Awaits Vaccines Amid Apathy

So far, Haiti is slated to receive only 756,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine through a United Nations program aimed at ensuring the neediest count

VOA News • 06 Apr 21

International

Pandemic Poised to Surge Again in California's Silicon Valley

Cases of more contagious COVID-19 variants increasing to worrisome levels

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 02 Apr 21

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Biden to Meet with Immigration Advisers Amid Migrant Surge

US facing large influx of mostly Central American migrants crossing its southwestern border from Mexico

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 24 Mar 21

International

US Urges Paraguay to Work with Taiwan Amid Pandemic Protests

Thousands of Paraguayans have protested in the capital Asunción over the lack of medicine and intensive care beds

VOA News • 15 Mar 21

International

Global Rise in Childhood Mental Health Issues Amid Pandemic

France's busiest pediatric hospital has seen a doubling in the number of children and young teenagers requiring treatment after attempted suicides

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 12 Mar 21

International

Biden to Meet with Mexican President Amid Migration Issues

There are also questions of whether López Obrador will warm to Biden's efforts to address climate change and move to cleaner energy sources

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 01 Mar 21

International

Tensions Run High in Haiti Amid New Anti-Government Protest Calling for President to Step Down    

Political unrest continues following an alleged coup attempt and protesters clashing with police  

VOA News • 09 Feb 21

International

Ecuadorians to Pick President Under Strict Pandemic Measures 

Sixteen candidates are vying to succeed President Lenín Moreno

VOA News • 07 Feb 21

International

Zimbabwe Appeals for Vaccine Funding Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

The southern African nation is falling behind in the battle with the coronavirus

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 06 Feb 21

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Zimbabwe Extends Begging Bowl for COVID Vaccines Funding Amid Surge in COVID19 Cases

The southern African nation is falling behind in the battle with the coronavirus

VOA News • 06 Feb 21

International

US Lawmakers Push Mental Health Days for Kids Amid Pandemic

There are growing reports of anxiety and depression among children

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 31 Jan 21

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Zimbabwe Extends Lockdown, Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew Amid Surge in COVID19 Cases

The coronavirus has infected nearly 33,000 -- and two-thirds of its 1,178 deaths are from January alone according to official figures

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 30 Jan 21

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Facebook's Profits Surge as Pandemic Fuels Use

Social media giant reports profit of $11.2 billion on revenue of $28 billion

VOA News • 27 Jan 21

International

Zimbabwe Buries 2 Ministers, Former Prison Chief Amid COVID-19 Surge 

The Cabinet now has lost four ministers to the coronavirus  three of them this month - and more than 1,000 people overall  

VOA News • 27 Jan 21

International

Auschwitz Survivors Mark Anniversary Online Amid Pandemic

Holocaust survivors are commemorating their lost loved ones as the world marks the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 27 Jan 21

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Portugal Chooses President Amid Severe Pandemic Surge

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, 72, is regarded as the clear front-runner among seven candidates

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 24 Jan 21

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COVID-19 Deaths Rising In 30 US States Amid Winter Surge

The coronavirus variant seen in Britain is spreading in the US, and the CDC warns it will probably become the dominant version in the country by March

VOA News • 18 Jan 21

International

Americans Mark Martin Luther King Holiday Amid Pandemic, Political Violence

Traditional holiday celebrations canceled due to security and pandemic restrictions but virtual celebration planned in civil rights icon's home town

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 18 Jan 21

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Malawi President Saddened Over Coronavirus Surge

In a Sunday radio address, President Chakwera announced he was starting a 21-day fast to seek divine intervention into the pandemic; health experts sa

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 10 Jan 21

International

Japanese Government Considering Placing Tokyo Under State of Emergency Amid Surge of COVID-19 Cases

Prime Minister Suga says nationwide vaccination effort to begin in late February//

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 04 Jan 21

International

Britain Warns of New Lockdowns Amid Coronavirus Surge, Variant

Upwards of 50,000 cases per day recorded over past week

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 03 Jan 21

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Britain Reactivates Emergency Hospitals Amid Surge in COVID Infections

Coronavirus variant first detected in Britain leads to more travel restrictions; US, meanwhile, tops 20 million infections

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 02 Jan 21

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UNICEF Aiding British Children Amid Pandemic

British politician calls move political stunt'

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 18 Dec 20

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Zimbabwe City Evicts Families Amid Pandemic

Harare city officials say demolished homes were on land planned for a school

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 15 Dec 20

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Amid Pandemic, Pearl Harbor Survivors Commemorate Anniversary at Home

/In past years, thousands have gathered on Oahu for ceremonies honoring the dead

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 07 Dec 20

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California Bay Area to Begin Stay-at-Home Orders Amid COVID Surge

San Francisco official: We need urgent intervention now'

VOA News • 05 Dec 20

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South Korea to Hold College Entrance Test Amid Pandemic 'Third Wave'

Health authorities are stepping-up efforts to prevent test sites from becoming coronavirus hotspots

VOA News • 02 Dec 20

International

Amid Pandemic, Earlier Promotions Black Friday Takes New Shape

Traditionally, day after Thanksgiving has launched holiday shopping season in the U.S., with retailers offering steep discounts

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 27 Nov 20

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US Undersecretary of Defense Tests Positive for COVID-19 as Pandemic Continues to Surge

Pentagon says Anthony Tata tested positive after meeting with Lithuanian delegation, including Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis, who has tested pos

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 20 Nov 20

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US States Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Surge in Cases

US health officials say Trump is hindering coronavirus care by blocking transition to Biden

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 16 Nov 20

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India Celebrates Diwali Amid Pandemic, Pollution Fears

People were encouraged to stay home

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 15 Nov 20

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Americans Mark Veterans Day Amid Strain of Pandemic

Many commemorations are scaled back or moved online

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 08 Nov 20

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Algerian President Transferred to German Hospital Amid COVID Scare

He self-isolated after several aides tested positive

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 29 Oct 20

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Bolivia's Vote a High-Stakes Presidential Redo Amid Pandemic  

Sunday's vote is a re-run of last year's election and an attempt to reset Bolivia's democracy

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 18 Oct 20

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Women's March Planned in Cities Across US Amid Pandemic

Organizers urge Americans to vote out President Trump

VOA News • 17 Oct 20

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European Cities Locked Down Amid Coronavirus Surge

Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool among worst hit cities

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 15 Oct 20

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Bring Your Own Pen: Lithuania Votes Amid Pandemic

Election seen as a vote of confidence on prime minister's handling of the coronavvirus crisis

VOA News • 11 Oct 20

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Uganda Reports Blood Shortages Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Students, especially those in secondary school, are the largest group of blood donors in the East African country

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 05 Oct 20

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Millions/of Renters in US Face Eviction/Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

New reality direct result of economic slowdown and massive job losses caused by continued spread of coronavirus

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 03 Oct 20

International

2,000 Honduran Migrants Set Out for US Amid Pandemic

Authorities had planned to register the migrants, but the group crossed without registering, and outnumbered officials made no attempt to stop them

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 01 Oct 20

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WHO Recommends Flu Shots to Prevent Surge of Influenza During Pandemic

Many of the people who are at high risk from the flu are also at high risk from COVID-19, and should get vaccinated against influenza

VOA News • 25 Sep 20

International

South Sudan President Fires Finance Minister Amid Looming Economic Meltdown

There are laws to be sustained and the legislature should question national ministers about their behaviors

VOA News • 17 Sep 20

International

Hurricane Laura Victims Struggle to Find Housing Amid Pandemic

Finding shelter after a disaster is never easy, but some victims of the storm are saying the coronavirus has made the situation even more challenging

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 29 Aug 20

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Controversy Rages as India Presses Ahead With College Entrance Tests Amid Pandemic

Students, parents raise concerns about risks of contracting COVID-19 and logistics in reaching testing centers

VOA News • 29 Aug 20

International

South Korea Closing Schools Amid Coronavirus Surge

Meanwhile, WHO issues mask-wearing guidelines for children 

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 25 Aug 20

International

Ivanka Trump Continues Women Empowerment Agenda Amid Pandemic 

Observers question whether the initiative's limited scope and relatively small budget will be enough to meet the challenge 

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 13 Aug 20

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Parents Struggle as Schools Reopen Amid Coronavirus Surge

Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the c

VOA News • 03 Aug 20

International

Amid Pandemic, Big Tech Reports Mixed Earnings

Apple delivers surprisingly strong numbers with both its revenue and profit rising, defying analysts' lowered expectations

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 31 Jul 20

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Pilgrims Arrive in Mecca for Downsized Hajj Amid Pandemic

Annual event normally draws around 2.5 million people for five intense days of worship in one of the world's largest gatherings

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 27 Jul 20

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Tunisia President Designates New PM Amid Hopes of Ending Political Crisis

Hichem Mechichi pledges to respond to social, economic demands that have spawned constant protests in North African country

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 26 Jul 20

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US Labs Buckle Amid Testing Surge; World Virus Cases Top 15M 

Laboratories across the US are struggling under a surge of coronavirus tests, creating long processing delays that experts say are actually undercutti

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 22 Jul 20

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Global Markets Surge in Reaction on New Hopes of Post-Pandemic Recovery 

Gains in Europe and Asia shows investors confidence after EU recovery package deal, positive reports of three experimental COVID-19 vaccines 

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 21 Jul 20

International

Why US is Barring Imports from Top Rubber Glove Maker Amid COVID Surge

The US has banned imports from Malaysia's Top Glove over evidence of forced labor but says the move won't significantly' dent total imports of the pr

VOA News • Actualités similaires • 17 Jul 20