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COVID US Healthcare Jobs USAGM

A new program in New Orleans, Louisiana is helping people laid off because of the coronavirus to learn new work skills. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports on how service industry members are being trained to work in the healthcare industry.

Girlhood Exhibit USAGM

Karina Bafradzhian has the story.]

COVID School Safety USAGM

As more schools in the U.S. welcome children back for in-person lessons, epidemiologists are warning parents to watch for COVID symptoms. Meanwhile, researchers hope to learn more about coronavirus transmission among younger children. Anush Avetisyan filed this report narrated by Anna Rice.

Pakistan Female Cycling USAGM-

For almost two years, a group of dedicated young women in a conservative neighborhood of Karachi has been working to beat the odds and change the culture around them. The women are doing it by cycling. VOA’s Ayesha Tanzeem reports from Pakistan’s largest city Karachi.

TV COVID Impact Agriculture - Hussaini USAGM

Much like most of the world, Afghanistan has seen its share of business losses due to the pandemic, with its agricultural sector being hit particularly hard. VOA’s Asef Hussaini has more from Ghazni, Afghanistan in this report narrated by Bezhan Hamdard.

US Trump Afghanistan USAGM cq

VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb has more.

Somalia Arts Foundation USAGM

Somalia in September saw the opening of what is being touted as the country's first independent, modern arts institution. The Somali Arts Foundation says it seeks to promote creativity and critical discussions on what it means to be a Somali. Mohamed Sheikh Nor reports from Mogadishu.

CONNECT Reducing Food Waste USAGM

he U.S. government estimates between 30 to 40 percent of the country's food supply ends up as waste. VOA's Faiza Elmasry reports from Washington, DC, on one restaurant owner's efforts to cut down on the loss.]]

Movies Black Horror Films USAGM

The new horror film Antebellum, by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, is the latest of several black horror films addressing race relations in the United States. . Filmmakers and critics weigh in on the film and on what defines the Black horror genre. VOA’s Penelope Poulou has more

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COVID – Trump Int’l Reax USAGM

VOA correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.