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The nightly internet shutdowns in Myanmar are part of a strategy employed by many governments worldwide in times of crisis. But they come with costs. VOA’s Michelle Quinn reports.

Flying insects destroy billions of dollars of crops grown around the world each year. Yet farmers who choose not to use pesticides often struggle to protect their plants. But as VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports, a Dutch startup company aims to help.

Published March 12, 2021 • Updated on March 12, 2021 at 11:21 am Nanci Wylde The Metropolitan District Commission says it will open the parking lot at the West Hartford Reservoirs recreation area to full capacity beginning Monday. Part of the lot has been closed since last year as part of an effort to help safely manage the facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the MDC. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The MDC is ...

Chamisa: No Army Can Stand When People Say Enough is Enough width No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:27 0:00 Opposition Movement for Democratic Change Alliance president, Nelson Chamisa, says leaders of political organizations are not the real struggle but part and parcel of the big fight for self-determination. "This is about everybody ... We are a lost nation ..." (Video: Rutendo Mawere) Share

Britain is preparing for tens of thousands of Hong Kong citizens to apply for special visas to settle in the UK – after the government launched a new scheme offering fast-track citizenship to residents of the former British colony. Britain’s move, in response to China’s crackdown on basic freedoms

Doctors in Zimbabwe say they are worried about the slow pace of the country's COVID-19 vaccination program for front line workers. As Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, there are a number of reasons why people are not rushing to get vaccinated.

In his first prime-time address Thursday night, President Joe Biden marked one year since widespread pandemic shutdowns began across the United States and asked Americans to help with the challenges ahead. White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has this story.

Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is out on bail after being indicted on a rape charge that has sparked violent protests across the country over the past week. Sonko has dismissed the charge as politically motivated and has called for more protests against the country’s president.

With no end of cash shortages in sight in Zimbabwe, the use of mobile money has become the order of the day in the southern African nation. As Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, the central bank says it is happy with the situation and wants 90 percent of all transactions to be electronic.

Live Talk width No media source currently available 0:00 1:00:00 0:00 Tonight, on LiveTalk- The Connection we continue the discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sino Pharm Vaccine & the opening of schools. Musician, Mimmie Tarukwana who recently released a new EP, titled They Love Mimmie, also joins us. To participate, call our studio directly at +1-202-619-2077. Share