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Scientists studying sea turtles say the ancient animals’ numbers are dropping. They blame mostly human activity, but say they hope a new action plan could help the species mount a comeback. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

Tonight on LiveTalk we talk about the Coronavirus pandemic. We also have an interview with Zimbabwean-born pilot, Precious Sibalo, who did modeling and worked in restaurants and as air hostess before flying planes.

A new study published in the Lancet medical journal finds that stillbirths, maternal deaths and ectopic pregnancies rose during the coronavirus pandemic, possibly because women had reduced access to medical services.

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US Capitol Attack ... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:47 0:00 One U.S. Capitol Police officer died and another was injured Friday when a suspect slammed a car into a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol. Strict security precautions have been in place for nearly three months since pro-Trump protesters rioted in an attempt to overturn election results. Share

The coronavirus pandemic has increased hunger and food insecurity in Zimbabwe, which was already struggling with a poor economy before the pandemic began, according to a government report released this week. The World Food Program says the problem is especially acute for unemployed urban dwellers.

Floyd Officer Trial: The trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, continues for a third day in the U.S. state of Minnesota as more witnesses to Floyd’s final moments take the stand. VOA’s Jesusemen Oni has this report.

A team of South Africans has won a Cape Town competition to create a zero-carbon home, just ahead of Earth Day on April 22. Experts say the house design, which incorporates solar power, passive cooling, rainwater harvesting, and a food garden, could help reduce the nation's carbon footprint.

Zimbabweans living outside the country who cannot receive our broadcast signals can now listen to and participate in LiveTalk in real time (8:00-9:00 p.m. Zimbabwe time) (1800-1900 UTC) (Monday-Friday) and call our studio directly at 1-202-619-2077 to participate.

10 Year Anniversary of Syrian War March 17, 2021 width No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:23 0:00 March 15th marks ten years since the civil war began in Syria, and in many places the government of President Bashar al-Assad appears victorious. But in Idlib, the last remaining opposition stronghold, four million people are trapped within a war that some say is far from over. Share