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As the worst violence in years escalates in the region, Israel is sending tanks and troops to the border with Gaza and is not ruling out a ground incursion into Palestinian territories. The U.S. says it is urgently working with regional partners in the Middle East to restore calm.

Private Company Teaching Dogs to Detect COVID-19 width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:28 0:00 In South Africa, a private security company that deploys dogs to sniff out illegal drugs and explosives at airports now is teaching the canine corps to detect COVID-19. Romain Chanson checks out the situation for VOA in this report from Johannesburg, narrated by Carol Guensburg. Share

Tendai Biti speaking about the High Court ruling that Luke Malaba is no longer the country’s chief justice. But presidential spokesperson, George Charamba wrote on Twitter, that “Enjoy while it lasts!!!!!!! We are fighters, trust us!!!!!”. Reports say the state is planning to challenge the ruling.

Young Lawyers Associations Attorney on High Court Victory 2 hours ago width No media source currently available 0:00 0:00:40 0:00 An attorney of the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe speaking about the High Court ruling that Luke Malaba is no longer the country’s chief justice. But presidential spokesperson, George Charamba wrote on Twitter, that “Enjoy while it lasts!!!!!!! We are fighters, trust us!!!!!” Share

Two documentaries offer insight into traditional Native American land management as they adapt to climate change. VOA’s Penelope Poulou spoke with the filmmakers and has this story.

Africa Eid ... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:57 0:00 Eid al-Fitr is a special time of year for nearly half of Africa’s population, who are adherents of Islam. But this year’s celebration is different amid a continuing pandemic and the devastation it has caused across the continent. VOA’s Anita Powell reports from Johannesburg. Share

SEXUAL VIOLENCE: U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has asked Congress for an unprecedented $1 billion to fight violence against women, including domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Europe Reopening After COVID-19 Pandemic Scare width No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:05 0:00 After dark months struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, Europe is finally hitting its stride with vaccinations and economies picking up and countries emerging from lockdowns and reopening their borders to foreign tourists. Lisa Bryant reports that there is still a lot of uncertainty. Share

U.S. Immigration width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:52 0:00 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has pledged a comprehensive response to the influx of unaccompanied minors at the US-Mexico border Thursday. In testimony on Capitol Hill, he told concerned lawmakers a migrant crisis early in the Biden presidency has been contained. Share

US Pipeline Cyber Hack width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:22 0:00 Russia has denied involvement in the cyberattack that crippled Colonial Pipeline, a critical artery for almost half of the U.S. East Coasts fuel supply. While the Biden administration has taken steps to address gasoline shortages, drivers are beginning to see higher prices at the pump. Share