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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

A confrontation between two members of U.S. Congress is the latest flash point of political incivility in America. VOA’s Steve Redisch examines the issue.

Asian Racism width No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:16 0:00 U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law hate crime legislation in response to the recent rash of violence against Asian Americans. But residents in Southern California’s Little Saigon say racism against Asians is nothing new. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee examines the media’s recent focus on anti-Asian hate. Share

Hosts Chris Gande and Marvellous Mhlanga-Nyahuye discuss issues of interest and importance to Zimbabweans living outside the country, such as the Covid 19 pandemic and also the ongoing debate around the right for Zimbabweans in the diaspora to vote, and other issues.

Escalating insecurity and communal violence in Nigeria appears to be strengthening separatist movements across the country. Among those movements is the Indigenous People of Biafra – a group that advocates an independent state in a part of Nigeria that tried to break away more than 50 years ago.

Rise in Antisemitism width No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:33 0:00 Antisemitic incidents are on the rise worldwide and especially in the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League. The group says 2019 was the worst year for antisemitic incidents on record in the United States, and even during COVID lockdowns, 2020 was not far behind. Share