A Secret Service dog that prevented a potential attack on President Barack Obama in the White House has been given the rare honor of an Order of Merit from a British charity — the first foreign animal to receive the award. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the brave recipient traveled in style to receive his medal in London~VOA NEWS
UN Officials Assess Impact of El Niño on Malawians,Assure Help
The widespread drought in Malawi, which is linked to the El Nino climate pattern, will be assisted in its recovery by the United Nations. According to officials, the crisis has caused a food scarcity that affects about half of the nation’s population. After visiting Malawi to assess the damage firsthand and identify ways to provide support.
Report: 76 Million People Internally Displaced Due to Wars in Sudan, Gaza, DRC
A record number of people have been internally displaced globally as a result of conflict; these people were forced to flee their homes but are still living in their own countries, frequently in refugee camps.
Jailed Activist’s Death During Hunger Strike Sparks Calls for Thai Justice Reforms
Human rights advocates and lawyers are demanding the Thai justice system be reformed after a jailed 28-year-old activist who was on a hunger strike while in custody died of apparent heart failure Tuesday.
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss Situation in Libya
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mozambique to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, Pedro Comissário Afonso, chairs the Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya.
Widespread Myanmar Water Shortage Kills Scores of People
Nearly 50 villages in western Myanmar are facing shortages of water, residents told RFA on Tuesday, after the hot season brought record high temperatures across the region.
Russia Blames Ukraine of Carrying Out Lethal Apartment Block Strike
Russia blames fragments of a falling Ukrainian missile of causing the fatal explosion in a Belgorod housing complex. Ukraine has not yet commented. This is happening while Russian forces continue the capture of Ukrainian territory in the north
UN Security Council Meets to Discuss the Situation in Yemen
Deputy Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May, Domingos Estevão Fernandes chairs the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
