– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. On February 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine. Siege Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of "terror" for bombing cities and striking a nuclear power plant. Residents in the capital of Kyiv set up checkpoints. People in Irpin tried to escape parts of … [Read more...] about Siege (News Words)
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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The United Nation says refugees are fleeing the Russian war in Ukraine by the millions. Exodus Speaking from the Polish border with Ukraine, a UN representative said most of the refugees are women and children. The UN said it is the fastest exodus from a war-torn country that Europe has seen since World … [Read more...] about Exodus (News Words)
Overwhelmed (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. In parts of India, a second wave of coronavirus infections is causing the health system to fail. Overwhelmed The capital city of Delhi has the highest daily cases of infections. Hospital beds are full. Medicines and oxygen are in short supply. Burial places are running out of space. Aid from other nations … [Read more...] about Overwhelmed (News Words)
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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. American President Joe Biden recently nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Lenient The move comes after Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Black woman to sit on the high court. Jackson's … [Read more...] about Lenient (News Words)
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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. A little-known crop in Ethiopia could be the answer to food shortages resulting from climate change. Staple In Ethiopia, enset is a staple food. Scientists say it has the possibility to feed more than 100 million people if grown across Africa. It does not produce fruit but every part of it can be used … [Read more...] about Staple (News Words)
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