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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

Heavily dependent on tourism and exports, Thailand is one of Asia's worst-hit economies by the coronavirus. Now as a second wave strikes, an unpopular government is desperately trying to avoid more economic damage. Vijitra Duangdee has more from Bangkok.

Jill Biden, the wife of recently inaugurated President Joe Biden, has made clear that education policy will be a priority for her in the White House. Jill Biden is familiar with life in Washington, because her husband spent 36 years in the U.S. Senate and eight years as vice president under Obama.

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Take a ride on a new kind of bike – one that skirts across lakes and waterways – powered by an electric engine and a battery. Michelle Quinn reports.

The mayor of Los Angeles, California, Eric Garcetti, recently announced that police will begin arresting anti-mask protesters who harass others for wearing face masks. Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.