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The attack on the U.S. Capitol has reignited criticism of social media and its alleged role in inciting violence. While Facebook and Twitter have banned President Trump, there are questions about the future of online speech. Tina Trinh reports.

Racing against a surge of Covid-19 death toll, the U.S. federal government will release all available doses of the coronavirus vaccine and has instructed states to immediately begin vaccinating Americans 65 and older and adults with medical conditions. Patsy Widakuswara reports.

In Japan, an annual Shinto ritual of soul purification this year included prayers for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing guidelines forced a much smaller gathering than in previous years, but as

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Wednesday on the unprecedented second impeachment of President Donald Trump. Democrats hold a majority in the chamber and have enough votes to approve impeachment on their own, but they are being joined by a growing number of Republicans.

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MDC Alliance vice chairperson Job Sikhala arriving in court to face charges of publishing or communicating falsehoods. (VOA)

Job Sikhala And Hopewell Chinono Arriving in Court January 12, 2021 width No media source currently available 0:00 0:00:55 0:00 MDC Alliance deputy chairperson Job Sikhala and journalist Hopewell Chinono arriving in court Tuesday to face charges of publishing or communicating falsehoods. They allegedly posted a video on their Twitter accounts claiming that a policeman killed an infant on his mothers back (Thomas Chiripasi) Share

MDC Alliance vice chairperson Job Sikhala waiting outside a Harare court to face charges of publishing or communicating falsehoods. (VOA)

Journalist Hopewell Chin'ono arriving in court Monday ... He is facing charges of publishing or communicating a falsehood. Chin'ono's attorneys argue that the state is using a scrapped piece of law. He allegedly tweeted that a policeman struck and killed a child strapped on his mother's back. (VOA)

Politically motivated mob violence in Washington, D.C., has sent a shockwave through the country, where Americans continue to grapple with the assault on the U.S. Capitol, and what it means for the country moving forward. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more from the Midwest state of Illinois.