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NYC Employees Return to Work USAGM

Nearly all of New York City's 300,000 employees were required to be back at their workplaces this week as the city ended remote work. But not everyone is pleased with the way the return was rolled out. More with VOA’s Mariama Diallo.

Guantanamo Bay Future USAGM

The US has ended its longest running foreign war, with the full withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan on August 31st. But several challenges remain, including what to do with terror suspects still detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. VOA’s Yuni Salim explores in this report narrated by Nova Poerwadi.

TV Afghan Women Dress Code - Paimani USAGM

Afghan women have launched a social media campaign sharing their photos in traditional Afghan dresses to protest what they call the Taliban’s new dress code. Farkhunda Paimani reports.

US China Gaming USAGM

China's new rules for minors playing online games, the global gaming industry wonders what’s next. Michelle Quinn reports.

US Vaccine Mandate USAGM

A growing number of Republicans, including state governors, have vowed to mount legal challenges against President Joe Biden’s sweeping measures to compel workers and federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has the story.

AUKUS Security USAGM

VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

TV Turkey Tourism - Aslan USAGM

The tourism industry in Turkey has been hit hard by recent wildfires and the coronavirus outbreak. Several sites, however, have again started to attract local and international tourists. VOA’s Arif Aslan reports from Van, Turkey, in a story narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.

Harlem Groomer Wolf USAGM

Elena Wolf has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

US Backs Lithuania in Row With China Over Taiwan

Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer's Murder Verdict Reversed in Australian Woman's Death

UN Withdraws Gabon Peacekeepers in Central African Republic 

Move follows allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, Gabon's government said Wednesday.