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The Biden administration announced in January that the U.S. would join COVAX, the global effort by the World Health Organization and other groups to ensure that lower-income countries have access to the coronavirus vaccine. But U.S. has not pledged any more funding beyond the $4 billion.

Fight over the future of the Republican Party is underway as former President Donald Trump faces a second impeachment trial. VOA's Kane Farabaugh reports from Illinois, where a Republican congressman is weathering intense blowback for demanding his party turn the page on Trump.

President Joe Biden has ordered a pause on the construction of the US-Mexico border wall that was a key part of President Trump’s agenda. Environmentalists say a flurry of construction during Trump’s final days in office created a cascade of environmental problems.

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Immigrants are referred to as “aliens” in U.S. laws, but the term, seen by many as derogatory, could be replaced soon. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias spoke to those in favor and against the proposed change.

Myanmar’s military took control of the country Monday just hours after arresting civilian leaders including Aung San Suu Kyi. Military leaders cited voter fraud in recent elections. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports.

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Zimbabwean artiste, Vusa Mkhaya, has brought together 14 singers who have released a sizzling hit ‘Masiyephambili’, literally meaning let’s move forward. Mkhaya says, “I decided to write this song in order to motivate people who are struggling under this pandemic (COVID-19) and other issues.”

Honeybees in Bolivia’s mountains are in trouble. Their natural habitat is disappearing, replaced by crops they cannot call home. A couple in one forest region is fighting to save them. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports