“Joker,” by Todd Phillips, is a chilling stand-alone character drama on the creation of Batman’s arch nemesis. The film shows how a meek, marginalized man who suffers from mental health disorders is driven by society into a downward spiral, turning into a homicidal maniac. The strong imagery of the film and Joaquin Phoenix’s visceral performance have caused security concerns for copycat behavior in theaters. VOA’s Penelope Poulou spoke with film professor May Santiago on the message of the film~VOA NEWS
UN Secretary-General Meets with Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls.
On Both US Coasts,Pro Palestinian Encampment Protesters Hold Ground
Despite college administrations’ warnings, anti-Gaza war protests on campuses are still going strong and new ones are being launched.
Philippine Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over On-Air Killing of Broadcaster
Police in the Philippines have arrested three men suspected in the killing of community radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon, who was gunned down while broadcasting live on Facebook.
In Tibet, Parents Plead for Children to Help Collect Caterpillar Fungus
It’s caterpillar fungus harvesting season in Tibet, and parents have staged protests urging Chinese authorities to let their children leave a residential boarding school to help collect the rare ingredient used in traditional medicine, two sources inside the region said.
Vietnamese Monk Seeks Justice for Brother Who Died after Police Interrogation
In March 2015, the Thanh Nien newspaper reported that from October 2011 to September 2014, there were 226 deaths in detention facilities nationwide. The Ministry of Public Security explained them as being due to illness and suicide. Since then, no further reports have been issued.
Hamas Reviews Israeli Cease-Fire Plan in Gaza
Israel has proposed a cease-fire plan for Gaza, which Hamas says it is reviewing. This follows after an Egyptian delegation visited Israel, during which officials described a “new vision” for a prolonged end of hostilities.
Taxi System Powered by Electric Cars Developed by Nigerian Company
The need for sustainable solutions becomes more pressing as climate change wreaks havoc around the world. In Nigeria, a private company recently introduced an Uber-style taxi system made of approximately 200 electric vehicles.
Myanmar Junta Attack on Hospital Kills 4, Many Injured
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a hospital in the west of the country has killed four people, including patients and staff, and wounded 15, a rebel group told Radio Free Asia on Friday.
