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Britain Boat Migrants USAGM

A record number of migrants has crossed the English Channel this year from France to Britain in small boats. The British government is aiming to deter the migrants by making it a criminal offense to arrive in the country without permission, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.

Voting Rights Democrats vs Republicans USAGM

Republicans are calling for safeguards on election integrity while Democrats want to expand access for voters.

COVID Malaysia Loan Sharks USAGM

But as Dave Grunebaum reports, many soon find themselves in over their heads dealing with debt and threats.

Asian American Vote USAGM

Since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law 56 years ago removing barriers to voting by African Americans, the face of the American electorate has evolved. During the 2020 election, Asian Americans made their voices heard. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee has the details

Felon Voting Rights USAGM

in the United States where currently serving felons can participate in the democratic process.

Olympics Medal Tracker 2020 - Russian edition

Somalia Renewable Energy USAGM

Mohamed Sheikh Nor reports from Mogadishu.

Kenya Terrorist Recruitment USAGM

as Ruud Elmendorp reports from Mombasa.

Tokyo Olympics Spectators USAGM

To the disappointment of many Olympic fans, spectators have been banned from attending Olympic and Paralympics games in Tokyo in response to Japan’s latest wave of COVID-19 infections. For VOA, Steve Ross has reaction from Tokyo.

Haiti Funeral

VOA’s Laurel Bowman has our story.

World Eskimo Indian Olympics USAGM

Two days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Native athletes gathered in Fairbanks, Alaska, to compete in the 60th World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. Natasha Mozgovaya has more.