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South Asian countries are turning to China for COVID-19 vaccines as India suspends vaccine exports. Analysts say that will help Beijing increase its clout in a region where it has long jockeyed for influence. From Mumbai, Anjana Pasricha has a report.

"In the Heights,” a film about the dreams and struggles of the Latino community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood is Lin Manuel Miranda’s love letter to the place where he grew up. Miranda is also says people will flock to theaters after months of COVID restrictions.

In Senegal, some growers are trying new farming techniques to reduce the use of man-made chemicals and improve crop yields. Allison Lékogo Fernandes checks on an agroecology experiment in a Dakar suburb.

From mammoth cash prizes to free perks, states and businesses in America are finding all kinds of ways to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. More with VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo.

Republicans in the U.S. Senate voted Friday to block legislation that would create a panel to investigate the deadly January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, where lawmakers were meeting to certify President Joe Biden’s election victory over Donald Trump. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has more.

According to the Adobe Digital Economy Index, eCommerce worldwide reached $876 billion in the first quarter of 2021. And even as stores begin reopening consumers are continuing to do more shopping online. Maxim Moskalkov has the story.

VACCINE HESITANCY VS. HERD IMMUNITY: Around the world, vaccine hesitancy threatens to prolong the pandemic. Explainer by VOA's Steve Baragona.

Some veteran Hollywood actors say a law intended to help gig economy workers has the unintended consequence of threatening nonprofit theaters. Mike O’Sullivan has the story from Los Angeles.

Golden State supporter, Busani Mbuso Ntini, says the Patriots of Rwanda will likely reach the finals of the Basketball Africa League competition as they have a side featuring international players. Open this link to listen to the games: https://www.voazimbabwe.com/t/91.html. #BALonVOA2021