The dangers posed by cybercrime are on the rise across the globe – with high profile incidents like the recent ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack an example of the growing threat. As the adoption of Internet and mobile technology grows, cyber experts say Africa is particularly at risk, as the continent's cyber security lags behind. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Lack of investment and education leaves continent vulnerable
Wedding drenched in British tradition and enlivened with African American culture, a nod to Meghan's ancestry
The big day is nearly here for Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as the couple are to wed Saturday in the town of Windsor, just outside London. The former American actress confirmed this week that her father will not attend the ceremony because of ill health. Huge crowds are expected as well-wishers try to catch a glimpse of the royal couple and, as Henry Ridgwell reports, from the security operation, to the catering, to the flowers, the day marks the culmination of months of preparation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wed in Saint George’s Chapel
US Envoy Kurt Volker calls on Russia to help end the crisis
Ukraine’s war with Russian-backed separatist rebels in the east is entering its fifth year. Since February, there has been an uptick in fighting along the 450-kilometer contact line. The United States’ Special Envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, along with U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, took a trip to the front lines Tuesday to witness firsthand the fallout from the violence. For VOA, Henry Ridgwell joined them on the convoy.
Kurt Volker, along with US ambassador Marie Yovanovitch are on a trip to frontlines to witness first-hand fallout from violence, and call world’s attention to forgotten conflict
Harry and Meghan to wed May 19 in Windsor, England
Britain’s Prince Harry, sixth in line to the throne, and American Meghan Markle, best known for her former role in the TV drama "Suits," are due to marry Saturday (May 19) in Windsor, England. For many fans, it is a fairy-tale romance as a former American actress becomes a princess; and the marriage also breaks many of the unspoken conventions of the British royal family. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
A transatlantic diplomatic tussle appears to be looming after European leaders pledged to defend their countries' commercial interests in Iran, following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran. Fellow signatories Russia and China also said they would stick with the accord. Washington says it will begin phasing in sanctions on Iran in the coming months. Henry Ridgwell reports.
A transatlantic diplomatic tussle appears to be looming after European leaders pledged to defend their countries’ commercial interests in Iran, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran. Fellow signatories Russia and China also said they would stick with the accord. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Radio Al-Ghad gave ‘psychological shield’ to occupied Mosul
The ruling party of Armenia indicated it will support the opposition leader's bid to become prime minister in a parliamentary vote scheduled for May 8. The decision follows weeks of protests that culminated in blockades and strikes this week. The opposition called a halt to the demonstrations Thursday as all sides negotiated a political solution. The protests erupted last month after the former prime minister was accused of manipulating the constitution to cling to power. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Ruling Republican party says protests must end — indicates support for Nikol Pashinyan's bid to become interim Prime Minister in parliamentary vote scheduled for May 8
Scientists have expressed shock at the speed at which resistance to powerful antibiotics is able to spread from animals to humans. New research has shown how anti-microbial resistance to a key medicine likely spread from a pig farm in China, to affect human and animal species around the world, in the space of just a few years. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Resistance to powerful drug originated in Chinese pig farm
State of emergency renewed for seventh time since coup attempt
Amnesty International says the ongoing state of emergency in Turkey has resulted in mass arrests and dismissals, and the silencing of human rights defenders through threats, harassment and imprisonment. Ankara says it is cracking down on terrorists. As Henry Ridgwell reports, opponents of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan fear elections called for June will increase his powers.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo travels to the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Brussels Friday, a day after the U.S. Senate approved his appointment. Russia will top the agenda, as will Western accusations that Moscow poisoned a former spy in Britain. Tensions further increased following Syria's alleged chemical weapons attack and the Western air strikes that followed. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Ukraine is pushing hard to build closer relations in line with its ambition of joining NATO.
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