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On a visit to Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassured the people of Ukraine that the United States stands with them in the face of a potentially imminent Russian invasion. After meeting with Ukraine’s foreign minister Wednesday, Blinken spoke with VOA in Kyiv about the U.S. diplomatic effort to calm the situation. VOA’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports. Producer: Rob Raffaele.
As cases of gender-based violence have increased in Tanzania during the pandemic, some women are learning ways to fight back — including using their fists. Charles Kombe in Dar es Salaam explains. Camera: Rajabu Hassan Produced by: Rob Raffaele
As cases of gender-based violence have increased in Tanzania during the pandemic, some women are learning ways to fight back — including using their fists. Charles Kombe in Dar es Salaam explains. Camera: Rajabu Hassan Produced by: Rob Raffaele
The Biden administration came into office vowing "America is back," with Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledging to work closely to boost ties with allies. But unexpected crises, coups and conflicts in Ethiopia, Haiti, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine have also commanded the top U.S. diplomat's attention in 2021. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports. Produced by: Rob Raffaele
The tale of two South Sudanese brothers recently rescued in the Mediterranean Sea is a common one among the many African migrants seeking better lives in Europe. The two men left Libya on a flimsy boat, but the engine broke down and they were eventually picked up by the Ocean Viking rescue ship. Reporter Ruud Elmendorp was on board the rescue vessel and has their story. Producer: Rob Raffaele. Camera: Ruud Elmendorp.