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Stop and Start NFS and Related Services

Using restart option (i.e. service nfs restart) may crash / freeze your Linux computer if executed. Stop NFS server:   # service nfslock stop # service nfs stop # service portmap stop # umount /proc/fs/nfsd Start service in following order: # service portmap start # service nfs start # service nfslock start # mount -t nfsd nfsd /proc/fs/nfsd

Trump Tweets, Golfs Amid Hurricane Preparations

US president, after canceling a trip to Poland citing an approaching hurricane at home, finds time to golf and issue flurry of tweets

Thousands March in Moscow Protest Defying Authorities

Saturday protest was the latest in a series of confrontations between liberal activists, and Moscow city authorities and the Kremlin.

Georgian Deputy FM: Russia Exclusively to Blame Over Latest Tensions

Tbilisi has raised its concerns about a 'serious confrontation' with South Ossetia after Russian-backed separatists protested a police presence along the administrative boundary line

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Experts: Muted US Criticism of North Korea's Missile Tests Emboldens Its Weapons Program

North Korea has conducted nine missile launches since May, following the breakdown of the Hanoi Summit in February

Experts: Muted US Criticism of North Korea's Missile Tests Emboldens Its Weapons Program

North Korea has conducted nine missile launches since May, following the breakdown of the Hanoi Summit in February

Experts: Muted US Criticism of North Korea's Missile Tests Emboldens Its Weapons Program

North Korea has conducted nine missile launches since May, following the breakdown of the Hanoi Summit in February

Sudan's Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption

Country's military ousted and arrested the longtime autocrat in April after months of protests across the country

Sudan's Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption

Country's military ousted and arrested the longtime autocrat in April after months of protests across the country

Sudan's Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption

Country's military ousted and arrested the longtime autocrat in April after months of protests across the country

Cryptocurrency News from the UK: CryptoNewsZ's Weekly Update

There is a lot going on in the crypto land, but what shines the brightest, is what we offer you, for you to stay abreast with the latest crypto affairs.

Taliban Launch 'Massive Attack' on Afghan City of Kunduz

Offensive comes even as the insurgent group continued negotiations with the US on ending America's longest war

Taliban Launch 'Massive Attack' on Afghan City of Kunduz

Offensive comes even as the insurgent group continued negotiations with the US on ending America's longest war

2 Million in India's Assam State Face Prospect of Becoming Stateless

Updated citizen registry was aimed at identifying illegal immigrants but critics say it targeted Muslim settlers from Bangladesh

2 Million in India's Assam State Face Prospect of Becoming Stateless

Updated citizen registry was aimed at identifying illegal immigrants but critics say it targeted Muslim settlers from Bangladesh

2 Million in India's Assam State Face Prospect of Becoming Stateless

Updated citizen registry was aimed at identifying illegal immigrants but critics say it targeted Muslim settlers from Bangladesh

Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish

Drought creates need for a Noah’s ark for fish

Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish

Drought creates need for a Noah’s ark for fish

Australia Plans to Rescue at-Risk Native Fish

Drought creates need for a Noah’s ark for fish

Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform

Many Hong Kong Christians join rallies, protests demanding reforms, a moderating voice in the pro-democracy movement 

Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform

Many Hong Kong Christians join rallies, protests demanding reforms, a moderating voice in the pro-democracy movement 

After Mass Arrests, Banned Marches, Opponents Defy Government and Gather  

Despite the months of protest, officials in Hong Kong and Beijing have refused to concede to any of the protesters’ demands

After Mass Arrests, Banned Marches, Opponents Defy Government and Gather  

Despite the months of protest, officials in Hong Kong and Beijing have refused to concede to any of the protesters’ demands

After Mass Arrests, Banned Marches, Opponents Defy Government and Gather  

Despite the months of protest, officials in Hong Kong and Beijing have refused to concede to any of the protesters’ demands

At U.S.-Mexico Border, Africans Join Diversifying Migrant Community

While the overwhelming majority of these families continue to be from Mexico and the Northern Triangle, a small but growing proportion are from countries outside the Americas, nearly twice as much as two years ago

At U.S.-Mexico Border, Africans Join Diversifying Migrant Community

While the overwhelming majority of these families continue to be from Mexico and the Northern Triangle, a small but growing proportion are from countries outside the Americas, nearly twice as much as two years ago

At U.S.-Mexico Border, Africans Join Diversifying Migrant Community

While the overwhelming majority of these families continue to be from Mexico and the Northern Triangle, a small but growing proportion are from countries outside the Americas, nearly twice as much as two years ago

Blockchain Scalability: Current Challenges and Potential Solutions

Blockchains and the related field of decentralized technologies represent a massive opportunity for humanity — not to mention the fact they appeared ...

Is Russia Using Patriotism as a Political Tool?

In Russia, countrywide celebrations have been held to mark the 350th anniversary of the national flag. Yet, only 50 percent of respondents polled in a recent survey could correctly name the sequence of the colors on the flag. Russia recently saw a surge of patriotic celebrations orchestrated by local and federal authorities. Yulia Savchenko has more from Moscow on the state-promoted events.

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

While most migrants who arrive at America's southern border are from the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas' Del Rio Sector reports apprehending people from more than 50 countries in the last year. VOA's Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi spoke with asylum-seeking families who have journeyed across the Atlantic and through the Americas en route to the US-Mexico border, desperate for a new beginning.

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

While most migrants who arrive at America's southern border are from the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas' Del Rio Sector reports apprehending people from more than 50 countries in the last year. VOA's Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi spoke with asylum-seeking families who have journeyed across the Atlantic and through the Americas en route to the US-Mexico border, desperate for a new beginning.

Many From Africa, Haiti Seek Asylum at US Southern Border

While most migrants who arrive at America's southern border are from the Northern Triangle countries of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas' Del Rio Sector reports apprehending people from more than 50 countries in the last year. VOA's Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi spoke with asylum-seeking families who have journeyed across the Atlantic and through the Americas en route to the US-Mexico border, desperate for a new beginning.

VOA Our Voices 139: The Rhythm of the Day

This week, on #VOAOurVoices: from afro beats and South Africa’s hypnotic gqom music, to the Ivorian sounds of Coupé-Decalé, African artists continue to reinvent the rhythms of Africa – and the world is taking note. This week, our hosts are joined by David Vandy, from VOA’s The African Beat. Together, they explore the global influence and reach of African music, and how that expansion benefits artists from the continent.

Destination Remains Obscure for Iran Oil Tanker Sought by US

Confusion mounts as Iranian tanker sought by US says it's going to Turkey but Turkish minister says it's Lebanon bound

Prominent Hong Kong Activists Arrested in Crackdown on Protests

About 900 protesters have been arrested since the demonstrations began

VOA Our Voices 139: The Rhythm of the Day

This week, on #VOAOurVoices: from afro beats and South Africa’s hypnotic gqom music, to the Ivorian sounds of Coupé-Decalé, African artists continue to reinvent the rhythms of Africa – and the world is taking note. This week, our hosts are joined by David Vandy, from VOA’s The African Beat. Together, they explore the global influence and reach of African music, and how that expansion benefits artists from the continent. In our #WomentoWatch segment, we highlight the women who are pushing the sou

China Denies Visa, Expelling Wall Street Journal Reporter

Chinese authorities have declined to renew the press credentials of a Beijing-based Wall Street Journal reporter, effectively expelling a journalist who extensively covered President Xi Jinping and Communist Party politics

Syrian Troops to Start Unilateral Cease-Fire in Idlib

The Russian military says Syrian government forces will begin a unilateral cease-fire in the northwestern province of Idlib in the coming hours

Why KaratGold Is a Blockchain Project That Has Always Delivered and Kept Its Promises

Throughout the course of 2018, the company has grown and incorporated cryptocurrency blockchain and new technologies such as a cryptophone ...

Report: Telegram token sale could enable more cryptocurrency-funded terrorism

One of the most concerning findings of the report is that the upcoming distribution of Telegram's Gram token and launch of its blockchain network will ...

IBM-Maersk Logistics Blockchain to Be Used by Thai Customs Department

Thailand is integrating IBM and Maersk's blockchain project to streamline its shipment tracking procedures, according to a local news source.

Uganda: Traveling Girl from Congo Dies of Ebola

The 9-year-old Congolese girl, who was traveling with her mother, was identified at a border screening Wednesday as a possible Ebola patient and isolated

Kahn: Pakistan Will Stand With Kashmir

Thousands of people in Pakistan took to the streets Friday in mass demonstrations protesting India's recent decision to revoke the special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir

Hurricane Dorian 'Extremely Dangerous' As It Nears Bahamas, Florida

The Bahamian government issued a hurricane watch for the northwestern Bahamas, while Florida declared a state of emergency

Kahn: Pakistan Will Stand With Kashmir

Thousands of people in Pakistan took to the streets Friday in mass demonstrations protesting India's recent decision to revoke the special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir

Kahn: Pakistan Will Stand With Kashmir

Thousands of people in Pakistan took to the streets Friday in mass demonstrations protesting India's recent decision to revoke the special status of Indian-controlled Kashmir

Hurricane Dorian 'Extremely Dangerous' As It Nears Bahamas, Florida

The Bahamian government issued a hurricane watch for the northwestern Bahamas, while Florida declared a state of emergency

Accounting's brave new blockchain frontier

In a perfect world, blockchain and the world of accounting would be close bedfellows, working side by side to create the perfect system of asset ...

Affiliate Marketing Tracking Software Market to witness astonishing growth with Key Players ...

A new professional intellgence report published by Stats and Reports with title “Global Affiliate Marketing Tracking Software Market Report 2025” has ...

Wave of Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Could Swamp Boy Scouts

Attorneys for victims from around the country of alleged childhood sex abuse by Boy Scouts officials say they’re preparing to sue the organization in New Jersey when the state’s new civil statute of limitations law goes into effect later this year

Hong Kong Christians Call for Reform

Among protesters on the streets of Kong Kong are many who are prompted by their religious faith. Christians, like others in Hong Kong, are divided in their politics, but as Mike O'Sullivan reports, Christians in the pro-democracy movement say they hope to be a voice for peaceful change.

Four More European Countries Lose Measles-Free Status

The World Health Organization says four more European countries have lost their measles-free status, as the preventable infectious disease spreads through the continent. Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and Britain have lost their measles elimination status amid the growing anti-vaccination movements. The disease is considered endemic in 12 European countries. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

Reston's Annual Swimming of the Boats

An unusual regatta took place in Northern Virginia as thousands gathered in Reston to watch a cardboard boat race! More than 150 participants used duct tape, cardboard, their imagination and engineering skills to stay afloat as long as possible. Maxim Moskalkov went to Reston to watch the extraordinary regatta.

NASA Launches Probes under Greenland to Track Melting Ice

Scientists warn that Greenland's melting ice sheet is a real doomsday scenario. Rising temperatures and record heat this summer accelerated what has already been a much faster thaw than seen in previous years. VOA's Arash Arabasadi has more.

Four More European Countries Lose Measles-Free Status

The World Health Organization says four more European countries have lost their measles-free status, as the preventable infectious disease spreads through the continent. Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and Britain have lost their measles elimination status amid the growing anti-vaccination movements. The disease is considered endemic in 12 European countries. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

US Space Command Launched at White House Ceremony

The United States Space Command officially launched Thursday at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. The military hopes the new command will improve the defense of U.S. interests in outer space, and the administration hopes it also will lead to the creation of a new Space Force. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has the details.

Four More European Countries Lose Measles-Free Status

The World Health Organization says four more European countries have lost their measles-free status, as the preventable infectious disease spreads through the continent. Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and Britain have lost their measles elimination status amid the growing anti-vaccination movements. The disease is considered endemic in 12 European countries. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.

Ten Democrats Set to Debate Next Month in Houston

The lineup is now set for the next Democratic presidential debate in September. A total of 10 Democratic contenders qualified for the debate in Houston, Sept. 12, half the number of the previous two debates that were held over two nights. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more on who is in the next debate and what it means for the race to pick a Democratic presidential nominee.

Ten Democrats Set to Debate Next Month in Houston

The lineup is now set for the next Democratic presidential debate in September. A total of 10 Democratic contenders qualified for the debate in Houston, Sept. 12, half the number of the previous two debates that were held over two nights. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more on who is in the next debate and what it means for the race to pick a Democratic presidential nominee.

US National Security Adviser Visits Belarus

John Bolton met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the nation of 10 million with an iron hand for a quarter century, showing little tolerance for dissent and independent medi

Lambda is a fully managed compute service

Lambda is a fully managed compute service that runs your code in response to events generated by custom code or from various AWS services such as Amazon S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Amazon SNS, and Amazon Cognito.

The AWS SAM CLI is a separate command line tool that you can use to manage and test AWS SAM applications.

In addition to commands for uploading artifacts and launching AWS CloudFormation stacks that are also available in the AWS CLI, the SAM CLI provides additional commands for validating templates and running applications locally in a Docker container.

Israel: Iran, Hezbollah Intensifying Missile Efforts

The Israeli military is accusing Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah of stepping up attempts to build missile-production facilities in Lebanon in recent weeks

How to suspend and resume Linux processes

You can use kill to stop the process. For a 'polite' stop to the process (prefer this for normal use), send SIGTSTP: kill -TSTP [pid] For a 'hard' stop, send SIGSTOP: kill -STOP [pid] Note that if the process you are trying to stop by PID is in your shell's job table, it may remain visible there, but terminated, until the process is fg'd again. To resume execution of the process, sent SIGCONT: kill -CONT [pid]

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Apple Offers New Repair Options for Out-of-Warranty iPhones

Apple said it will sell tools and parts to independent phone-repair shops in the US and later in other countries, limited to iPhones already out of warranty

Watchdog: Comey 'Violated' Policies by Leaking Private Memo

James Comey kept copies of four of his seven memos after he was fired and later provided Flynn memo to friend, Columbia law professor Daniel Richman, with instructions to share contents with New York Times reporter

Satellite Photos Show Burning Iran Space Center Launch Pad

Satellite images appear to show the smoldering remains of a rocket at a Iran space center that was to conduct a US-criticized satellite launch

Questions After US Turns Away Palestinian Harvard Freshman

University says it is working to resolve the case of Ismail Ajjawi, 17, who was denied entry to the US at Boston's airport

School Days: UK's Princess Charlotte to Start Next Week

Britain's Princess Charlotte will soon be starting school, and she'll have her older brother to help her get used to a new place

AP Interview: Haiti's President Pledges to Outlast Troubles

President also pledges to respect findings of commission investigating PetroCaribe corruption allegations

Australia Moves to Protect Universities From Foreign Interference

Task-force of university representatives and security agencies will be set up following a spate of cyberattacks and fears that China could influence research and students

Australia Moves to Protect Universities From Foreign Interference

Task-force of university representatives and security agencies will be set up following a spate of cyberattacks and fears that China could influence research and students

You can use AWS CLI to add multiple FQDN in a single command while creating a new ACM certificate.

Following is the command you can use to achieve this, aws acm request-certificate --domain-name example.com  --validation-method DNS --subject-alternative-names b.example.com   c.example.com   d.example.com

Visiting El Salvador, US Homeland Security Chief Applauds Drop in Migration

McAleenan signed a pact on Wednesday to collaborate more closely with El Salvador on migration and security, applauding a drop in migration since new Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele took office

Visiting El Salvador, US Homeland Security Chief Applauds Drop in Migration

McAleenan signed a pact on Wednesday to collaborate more closely with El Salvador on migration and security, applauding a drop in migration since new Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele took office

Man Carrying Honey, Not Methamphetamine, Jailed for Months

A Maryland man visiting Jamaica decided to bring back some honey from his favorite roadside stand and was jailed for months on the false assumption he was smuggling methamphetamine

Raqqa Slowly Recovers from IS Rule But Residents Fear Militants' Return

There is a lingering fear among city residents that sleeper cells will rise up and take their revenge

Furry Hero: UK Honors Dog Who Stopped White House Intruder

A furry hero who saved then-President Barack Obama from a White House intruder is now an award-winner in Britain

Farmers' Loyalty to Trump Tested Over New Corn-Ethanol Rules

Midwest farmers mostly supported Donald Trump in the 2016 election, but their patience is wearing thin over new rules that could cut the amount of their corn going into ethanol

Russian Election Chief Defends Ban on Moscow Candidates

The head of Russia's election commission is standing by a decision to keep a dozen opposition candidates from running for the city legislature in Moscow

Trump Administration Tightens Citizenship of

Effective Oct. 29, parents serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces or other agencies of the federal government would need to go through a formal application process seeking U.S. citizenship on their children's behalf, the policy states

Field of US Democratic Presidential Candidates Narrow as Next Debate Approaches

A number of candidates failed to earn enough support to qualify under party rules set for the event

Field of US Democratic Presidential Candidates Narrow as Next Debate Approaches

A number of candidates failed to earn enough support to qualify under party rules set for the event

Trump Administration Tightens Citizenship of

Effective Oct. 29, parents serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces or other agencies of the federal government would need to go through a formal application process seeking U.S. citizenship on their children's behalf, the policy states

Russian Election Chief Defends Ban on Moscow Candidates

The head of Russia's election commission is standing by a decision to keep a dozen opposition candidates from running for the city legislature in Moscow

Trump Administration Tightens Citizenship of

Effective Oct. 29, parents serving overseas in the U.S. armed forces or other agencies of the federal government would need to go through a formal application process seeking U.S. citizenship on their children's behalf, the policy states

Field of US Democratic Presidential Candidates Narrow as Next Debate Approaches

A number of candidates failed to earn enough support to qualify under party rules set for the event

Conte Asked to Seek New Italy Government Aimed at Foiling Salvini

Ex-premier on Thursday accepted a fresh mandate to try and cobble together a new government backed by the populist 5-Star Movement and the center-left Democrats

Hurricane Dorian Set to Gather Strength, Threaten Florida

Forecasters expect Dorian to hit the southern US state Sunday or Monday as a powerful storm

Sygnum, Switzerland's first licensed cryptocurrency bank, plans Singapore entry

Cryptocurrency -related financial services are hard to find in .... smart cities powered by blockchain technology – starting with an ambitious 100-hectare ...

Welcome to Kyiv-Tbilisi Affiliate Journey: A double ticket will unveil two markets

On October 18, Smile-Expo will organize Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference – a practical event dedicated to affiliate marketing in the offline and ...

Measles Epidemic Is Surging Globally at Alarming Rate

 So far this year, 364,808 cases of measles have been reported globally, the highest number since 2006

Jet-car Speed Racer Jessi Combs Dies Trying to Break Record

Combs, 39, died while racing in a dry lake bed in a desert in remote Harney County, sheriff's Lt. Brian Needham said.

Jet-car Speed Racer Jessi Combs Dies Trying to Break Record

Combs, 39, died while racing in a dry lake bed in a desert in remote Harney County, sheriff's Lt. Brian Needham said.

Jet-car Speed Racer Jessi Combs Dies Trying to Break Record

Combs, 39, died while racing in a dry lake bed in a desert in remote Harney County, sheriff's Lt. Brian Needham said.

Iran Wants US to Observe Nuclear Deal Before New Talks

Officials from both countries have signaled a desire not to boost tensions

Iran Wants US to Observe Nuclear Deal Before New Talks

Officials from both countries have signaled a desire not to boost tensions

Iran Wants US to Observe Nuclear Deal Before New Talks

Officials from both countries have signaled a desire not to boost tensions

Brazil's Ambassador Defends Brazilian Response to Amazon Fires

As fires continue burning through the Amazon jungle, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has begun accepting aid from the world governments. Voice of America spoke with Nestor Forster, Brazil's interim Ambassador in Washington about the Brazilian government's response to the crisis. VOA's Cristina Smit reports.

US Military Officials: No Plans for Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Top US military officer said Wednesday it was too early to talk about the future of US counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan, where insurgent violence continues

A Gradle plugin that provides Maven-like dependency management functionality

A Gradle plugin that provides Maven-like dependency management functionality https://github.com/spring-gradle-plugins/dependency-management-plugin

Build Your Java Project with Apache Maven

Once you set up your project, you can build it using Maven's package command. mvn package This creates your .jar file in the target directory.

Create a basic Maven package

mvn -B archetype:generate \   -DarchetypeGroupId=org.apache.maven.archetypes \   -DgroupId=org.example.basicapp \   -DartifactId=myapp

AWS SDK Eclipse Toolkit provides an Eclipse plugin for you to both create a deployment package and also upload it to create a Lambda function.

AWS SDK Eclipse Toolkit plugin enables you to author Java code, create and upload a deployment package, and create your Lambda function. 

SDKMAN! is a tool for managing parallel versions of multiple Software Development Kits on most Unix-based systems.

Example: $ sdk install gradle 5.6.1

Build Anything by Gradle Build Tool

Write in Java, C++, Python or your language of choice. Package for deployment on any platform. Go monorepo or multi-repo. And rely on Gradle's unparalleled versatility to build it all. https://gradle.org/

shade is bound to the package phase and is used to create a shaded jar.

Apache Maven Shade Plugin provides the capability to package the artifact in an uber-jar, including its dependencies and to shade - i.e. rename - the packages of some of the dependencies. https://maven.apache.org/plugins/maven-shade-plugin/

The federal telecom regulator significantly lowered the wholesale rates

The federal telecom regulator significantly lowered the wholesale rates that smaller internet resellers pay to access broadband network infrastructure built by major providers like Bell Canada, Rogers. The CRTC said it did so to increase choice, affordability and ensure a competitive marketplace across Canada.

In Uganda, US Senators Call for Ebola Action, Praise Refugee Resettlement Efforts

Coons, Van Hollen visit refugee centers, meet officials

CNN Apologizes for Misleading Hong Kong Headline  

Headline accused police of firing water cannons and petrol bombs at protesters

Swedish Teen Climate Activist Sails Into New York for UN Summit 

Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-emissions sailboat to attend a conference on global warming

Democrat Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race

New York senator's campaign, which once looked poised to ride strong #MeToo credentials to formidability, was plagued by low poll numbers and fundraising struggles

Trump Talks Up Credit Line for Iran, But No Sign of Imminent Policy Change

Trump administration makes no public comment on details of Iran credit line discussed by Trump at G-7 news conference, while Pompeo says Tehran first must accept US conditions

US Won't Reveal Mideast Peace Plan Until After Israeli Election

After an inconclusive poll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking re-election in September

US Won't Reveal Mideast Peace Plan Until After Israeli Election

After an inconclusive poll, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking re-election in September

Report: 56% of the world's 50 top universities offer blockchain courses in 2019, a 25% increase ...

A Coinbase report finds that 56 percent of the top 50 universities in the world now offer at least one course on cryptocurrency or blockchain , a 25 ...

Socialist Kicks Off Long Shot US Presidential Bid 

Jerome Segal calls for comprehensive societal transformation, including an 'enormous redistribution of wealth'

Get the list of event source mappings while using AWS Lambda with Amazon Simple Queue Service

You can get the list of event source mappings by running the following command. $ aws lambda list-event-source-mappings --function-name ProcessSQSRecord \ --event-source SQS-queue-arn The list returns all of the event source mappings you created, and for each mapping it shows the LastProcessingResult, among other things. This field is used to provide an informative message if there are any problems. Values such as No records processed (indicates that AWS Lambda has not started polling or that there are no records in the queue) and OK (indicates AWS Lambda successfully read records from the queue and invoked your Lambda function) indicate that there no issues. If there are issues, you receive an error message.

Venezuela's Guaido Names Shadow Cabinet to Help Oust Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido names a new shadow cabinet, launching the latest phase of his campaign aimed at forcing President Nicolas Maduro from power

US, Mexico Widen Asylum Crackdown to Push Back All Migrants 

Both countries are working to keep people out of the US despite threats to the migrants' safety

Venezuela's Guaido Names Shadow Cabinet to Help Oust Maduro

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido names a new shadow cabinet, launching the latest phase of his campaign aimed at forcing President Nicolas Maduro from power

UN: Northwest Syria Hostilities Escalate, With Barrel Bombs

The UN is calling on Syria's warring parties to ensure the safety of civilians as clashes, shelling and airstrikes escalate in Idlib, western Aleppo and northern Hama

UN: Northwest Syria Hostilities Escalate, With Barrel Bombs

The UN is calling on Syria's warring parties to ensure the safety of civilians as clashes, shelling and airstrikes escalate in Idlib, western Aleppo and northern Hama

UN: Northwest Syria Hostilities Escalate, With Barrel Bombs

The UN is calling on Syria's warring parties to ensure the safety of civilians as clashes, shelling and airstrikes escalate in Idlib, western Aleppo and northern Hama

Tribe Seeks to Intervene on Proposed Dakota Access Expansion 

Standing Rock Sioux say they are not adequately represented in matter of proposed expansion of oil pipeline

Tribe Seeks to Intervene on Proposed Dakota Access Expansion 

Standing Rock Sioux say they are not adequately represented in matter of proposed expansion of oil pipeline

Tribe Seeks to Intervene on Proposed Dakota Access Expansion 

Standing Rock Sioux say they are not adequately represented in matter of proposed expansion of oil pipeline

Elliott Recalls Crazy Moments It Took to Make Iconic Videos

Missy Elliott celebrated her two-decade-plus career at the MTV Video Music Awards with a performance featuring a slew of her hits

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Pinterest to Direct Vaccine-Related Searches to Health Organizations

Social media sites have been trying to combat the spread of misinformation about vaccines; Pinterest previously tried blocking all searches for vaccines, with mixed results

National Security Concerns Threaten Undersea Cable to China, Wall Street Journal Reports

US officials are seeking to block an undersea cable between Los Angeles and Hong Kong

Venezuela: Sanctions & Secret Talks

Secret talks between Venezuela and the United States have taken place, aimed at ousting President Nicholas Maduro in favor of the president of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido. Meantime, Venezuela's economic descent has sent nearly four million fleeing the country in search of a better life. Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren explores what next with US National Security Advisor John Bolton, former US ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy and an interview with Juan Guaido.

Apple apologizes, changes how humans review Siri audio

Apple is ending the practice of having humans review audio recordings of Siri requests by default

Ex-Google Engineer Indicted for Stealing Self-Driving Car Secrets

33-count indictment made public by Department of Justice largely mirrors allegations that Waymo unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc, where Levandowski had worked, made in 2017 civil lawsuit against Uber, which was later settled

US Warns Businesses Against Taking Part in Damascus Fair

Participants would expose themselves to the possibility of sanctions, according to the US

US Sanctions Iranians It Says Are Linked to Tehran's 'WMD' Program

Treasury Department says persons in question are allegedly engaging in undercover acquisition activities benefiting the Iranian military

US Warns Businesses Against Taking Part in Damascus Fair

Participants would expose themselves to the possibility of sanctions, according to the US

US Sanctions Iranians It Says Are Linked to Tehran's 'WMD' Program

Treasury Department says persons in question are allegedly engaging in undercover acquisition activities benefiting the Iranian military

US Warns Businesses Against Taking Part in Damascus Fair

Participants would expose themselves to the possibility of sanctions, according to the US

US Sanctions Iranians It Says Are Linked to Tehran's 'WMD' Program

Treasury Department says persons in question are allegedly engaging in undercover acquisition activities benefiting the Iranian military

US Space Command Launches Thursday

According to the Pentagon, Space Command is responsible for deterring conflicts, defending freedom of action in space

Prominent Washington Lawyer Takes the Stand in Foreign Lobbying Case

Greg Craig says he never misled the Justice Department about his work for the Ukrainian government, in a case related to Robert Mueller’s Russia probe

Conte Wins Crucial Support for New Italian Govt Coalition

The leadership of Italy's opposition Democratic Party has given its backing to Giuseppe Conte as the possible premier of a new government coalition with the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement

Ex-Pentagon Chief Mattis Says Bitter Politics Threaten US

Former defense secretary warns in a book excerpt of the divisions that seem to be tearing apart American society, echoing themes he cited before he resigned from the Trump administration in protest

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US Contractor Sentenced in Iraq Shooting Seeks New Trial

A former State Department contractor sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2007 shooting deaths of Iraqi civilians says there's newly discovered evidence in his case

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Trump Attacks Puerto Rico as Major Storm Approaches

President calls Caribbean island territory 'one of the most corrupt places on earth' while Tropical Storm Dorian targets it two years after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria

Marvel Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Massive Comic

The Marvel Comics 1000 issue, available Wednesday, pays homage to many of Marvel’s most recognizable characters, including Iron Man, the Hulk and Spider-Man, and also spotlights some lesser known ones

Marvel Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Massive Comic

The Marvel Comics 1000 issue, available Wednesday, pays homage to many of Marvel’s most recognizable characters, including Iron Man, the Hulk and Spider-Man, and also spotlights some lesser known ones

16-year-old Swedish Climate Activist has Crossed Atlantic

A 16-year-old Swedish climate activist has crossed the Atlantic on a zero-emissions sailboat to attend a conference on global warming

US Sets Up Diplomatic Mission for Venezuela in Colombia

The United States said it has opened a diplomatic mission for Venezuela in Colombia, months after suspending its embassy in Caracas as Washington seeks to oust President Nicolas Maduro

Facebook Tightens Political ad Rules, but Leaves Loopholes

The changes include a tightened verification process that will require anyone wanting to run ads pertaining to elections, politics or big social issues like guns and immigration to confirm their identity and prove they are in the US

Former Mayor of Tehran Released After Conviction For Wife's Murder

Mohammad Ali Najafi, 67, shot his second wife, Mitra Ostad, 35, at their home in a posh neighborhood of Tehran on May 28

UN Official Calls Zimbabwe Crackdown on Activists 'Intolerable'

Outgoing official calls on the government to engage countries that have imposed sanctions and allow Zimbabwe's citizens to protest peacefully

Former Mayor of Tehran Released After Conviction For Wife's Murder

Mohammad Ali Najafi, 67, shot his second wife, Mitra Ostad, 35, at their home in a posh neighborhood of Tehran on May 28

British PM Suspends Parliament Until Oct. 14

Boris Johnson's move angers opposition lawmakers, who viewed it as his way to keep them from blocking his plans to quit EU without a deal spelling out the terms of the divorce

British PM Suspends Parliament Until Oct. 14

Boris Johnson's move angers opposition lawmakers, who viewed it as his way to keep them from blocking his plans to quit EU without a deal spelling out the terms of the divorce

British PM Suspends Parliament Until Oct. 14

Boris Johnson's move angers opposition lawmakers, who viewed it as his way to keep them from blocking his plans to quit EU without a deal spelling out the terms of the divorce

Hamas Says Three Police Killed in Gaza Bomb Attacks

Two overnight bomb attacks killed three police officers in the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian enclave was placed under a state of alert

Hamas Says Three Police Killed in Gaza Bomb Attacks

Two overnight bomb attacks killed three police officers in the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian enclave was placed under a state of alert

Hamas Says Three Police Killed in Gaza Bomb Attacks

Two overnight bomb attacks killed three police officers in the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian enclave was placed under a state of alert

Unions Target Cathay Pacific Airline in Hong Kong Protest

Trade union members rally against the city's flagship Cathay Pacific airline for firing employees apparently because of links to this summer's ongoing pro-democracy protests

Over 200 Migrants Rescued in Med This Week

An Italian charity ship rescued around 100 migrants in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, bringing the total number of migrants saved to over 200 this week

China Warns Australia Not to Interfere in Case of Writer Suspected of Spying

China warns Australia not to interfere in the case of a writer arrested on suspicion of espionage

New Koala App Helps Protect One of Australia’s Most Famous Animals

New app and a koala hospital to help protect one of Australia’s most loved native animals

China Warns Australia Not to Interfere in Case of Writer Suspected of Spying

China warns Australia not to interfere in the case of a writer arrested on suspicion of espionage

New Koala App Helps Protect One of Australia’s Most Famous Animals

New app and a koala hospital to help protect one of Australia’s most loved native animals

China Warns Australia Not to Interfere in Case of Writer Suspected of Spying

China warns Australia not to interfere in the case of a writer arrested on suspicion of espionage

Economic Worries Cloud Trump Re-Election Hopes

President also faces a new primary challenger from the right

Economic Worries Cloud Trump Re-Election Hopes

President also faces a new primary challenger from the right

MySQL uses DATEDIFF to compare two date type values.

DATEDIFF() returns expr1 − expr2 expressed as a value in days from one date to the other. expr1 and expr2 are date or date-and-time expressions. Only the date parts of the values are used in the calculation. mysql> SELECT DATEDIFF('2007-12-31 23:59:59','2007-12-30');         -> 1 mysql> SELECT DATEDIFF('2010-11-30 23:59:59','2010-12-31');         -> -31

Zarif: Iran Not Seeking Tensions

Iran's foreign minister spoke at a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, one of the world leaders who has tried to mediate relations between Iran and the US

Nigeria's Plan for Cattle Herders Triggers Some Negative Reactions

More than 3,600 people have been killed in clashes over grazing land between 2015 and 2018, and thousands more have been displaced

Solar Power Plant Improves Lives for Syrian Refugees in Jordan Camp

In a remote part of Jordan, a first-of-its-kind solar energy plant is powering a Syrian refugee camp and is making a difference in the lives of 40,000 residents, while benefiting the host country and the environment. The project is the innovation of the U.N. Refugee Agency and Sweden’s IKEA Foundation. VOA’s Margaret Besheer visited the plant at Azraq camp.

Women In Positions of Power Give Hope for the New Sudan

Two women have been sworn in the sovereign council of the new leadership of Sudan as the country paves the way for a hopeful future without its long time leader Omar Al-Bashir

Ukrainian Artist Gives Color To Brooklyn

Just across the East River from Manhattan, Brooklyn has a thriving local art scene. One of the borough's most interesting artists is Misha Tyutyunik, known as MDot, who has found some interesting places to display his work. Nina Vishneva met with the artist. Anna Rice narrates her story.

Families with Temporary Protected Status Face an Uncertain Future

More than 300 thousand people currently have Temporary Protected Status or TPS in the United States. The status allows non-citizens to live and work in the U.S. when their home countries are deemed unsafe. But the Trump Administration is trying to cancel the program, and that decision has many families worried. VOA's Cristina Smit reports.

Macron Says Europe Should Reach Out to Russia

In the wake of G-7 summit, the French president said there will be no peace in Europe without talks to Russia

Nigeria's Plan For Cattle Herders Triggers Some Negative Reactions

Nigeria's government for years has been seeking a lasting solution to the conflict between farmers and herders over grazing lands, a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. The country's middle belt region is most affected by the dispute but recently the government introduced a settlement plan for herders aimed at ending the clashes. But the settlements, known as RUGA in Hausa, are meeting some resistance - as Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.

Tensions in Kashmir Tanking Tourism

As summer temperature peaks, tourists head to Kashmir. However, tourism has been badly affected since India revoked the independent status of the autonomous region of Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month. Getty Ara-Inis reports from Muzaffarabad.

CheckdMedia launches 'Fantasy Hub' seeking to disrupt all fantasy football engagements

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Global Affiliate Marketing Tracking Software Market Analysis 2019 -Everflow, Link Trust, AffTrack ...

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Germany Reaches for Blockchain

It is looking to become the European center for Blockchain -based technologies. On August 16–17, the city hosted its second annual Blockchance ...

Affiliate Program Software Market to see Major Growth by 2025| QualityUnit, Tipalti, LeadDyno

HTF MI Analyst have added a new research study on Title Global Affiliate Program Software Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025 with detailed ...

Rosa Parks, Sally Ride Join Barbie's Burgeoning Social Circle

US civil rights leader and astronaut are the latest inspirations joining the Barbie Inspiring Women Series of dolls, which honors brave women throughout history

3 European Nations Condemn North Korea's Missile Launches

Three important US allies are condemning the 'repeated provocative launches' of ballistic missiles by North Korea that violate UN Security Council resolutions banning such activity

A Minute With: Keira Knightley as a Whistleblower in 'Official Secrets'

Actress turns to the 2003 Iraq War for her latest film, in which she portrays a British government employee who was fired for leaking a secret US memo in the run-up to the conflict

AP Explains: Role of the Amazon in Global Climate Change

Fires across the Brazilian Amazon have sparked an international outcry for preservation of the world's largest rainforest

Greatest Head Count in US History Nearly Ready for Launch

Concerns about accuracy and security linger as the once-a-decade census begins early next year, costing as much as $15.6 billion

Italy Close to New Government as Trump Backs Conte's Return as PM

The role of Giuseppe Conte has been a sticking point in the negotiations between the 5-Star Movement, a member of the outgoing coalition, and the opposition Democratic Party, which has been resisting his reappointment

Puerto Rico Under Hurricane Watch as Tropical Storm Dorian Nears

Storm expected to strike the US island territory Wednesday after drenching the Windward Islands

Russia Denies Visas to Two US Senators, Amid G-7 Tensions

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican, have both said their visa requests have been denied by Russia

Norway Urges Its Companies in Brazil to Safeguard Amazon

Norway has worked closely with Brazil to protect the Amazon rainforest for more than a decade, and has paid some $1.2 billion into the Amazon Fund

British Opposition Parties Unite to Try to Force PM to Seek Brexit Delay

Parliament returns from its summer break next week and is preparing for a battle with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has promised to take Britain out of the European Union at the end of October with or without an exit agreement

British Opposition Parties Unite to Try to Force PM to Seek Brexit Delay

Parliament returns from its summer break next week and is preparing for a battle with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has promised to take Britain out of the European Union at the end of October with or without an exit agreement

Vast Fires Sweep Across Bolivia As Well As Brazil

While some of the fires were burning in Bolivia's share of the Amazon, the largest blazes were in the Chiquitania region of southeastern Bolivia, a zone of dry forest, farmland and open prairies

Syrian Kurdish Fighters Begin Pullout From Turkish Border

The People's Protection Units says this is the first step toward implementing its part of the agreement to establish a safe zone in northeast Syria

Dozens Drown in Latest Shipwreck Off Libyan Coast

An estimated 40 people have perished and some 60 have been rescued after their boat capsized near the coastal city of Khoms early Tuesday morning

Syrian Kurdish Fighters Begin Pullout From Turkish Border

The People's Protection Units says this is the first step toward implementing its part of the agreement to establish a safe zone in northeast Syria

Dozens Drown in Latest Shipwreck Off Libyan Coast

An estimated 40 people have perished and some 60 have been rescued after their boat capsized near the coastal city of Khoms early Tuesday morning

Iran Journalist Flees Zarif Delegation to Stay in Sweden

Amir-Tohid Fazel applied for a residence permit on Aug. 21, according to the Swedish Migration Agency

Iran Journalist Flees Zarif Delegation to Stay in Sweden

Amir-Tohid Fazel applied for a residence permit on Aug. 21, according to the Swedish Migration Agency

Iran Journalist Flees Zarif Delegation to Stay in Sweden

Amir-Tohid Fazel applied for a residence permit on Aug. 21, according to the Swedish Migration Agency

Ex-diplomats Urge Trump to Pressure Poland on Rule of Law

Polish ex-ambassadors have a message for Trump ahead of his visit to Warsaw: the rule of law here 'is no longer respected'

Trump Assails Critics Over His G-7 Performance

US president lashes out on Twitter, saying criticism of his participation in leaders' summit bears no relationship to what actually happened

Trump Assails Critics Over His G-7 Performance

US president lashes out on Twitter, saying criticism of his participation in leaders' summit bears no relationship to what actually happened

US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly in August

US consumer confidence dips slightly in August but views on current conditions remain high

US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly in August

US consumer confidence dips slightly in August but views on current conditions remain high

Trump Assails Critics Over His G-7 Performance

US president lashes out on Twitter, saying criticism of his participation in leaders' summit bears no relationship to what actually happened

US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly in August

US consumer confidence dips slightly in August but views on current conditions remain high

Sudanese Activists Say Tribal Clashes Killed 37 in Port City

The fighting in Port Sudan, in the Red Sea province, erupted last Thursday between the Bani Amer tribe and the displaced Nuba tribe

Beyonce's Music Director on Emmy Nod : 'It Feels Good'

Derek Dixie has worked with Beyoncé for almost a decade, rising through the ranks from assisting the music director to eventually holding the title himself

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Muslim Officers Sue Over Beard Suspensions, Are Reinstated

Two Muslim correctional officers in New York are being reinstated to their positions after being suspended for refusing to shave their beards

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Beyonce's Music Director on Emmy Nod : 'It Feels Good'

Derek Dixie has worked with Beyoncé for almost a decade, rising through the ranks from assisting the music director to eventually holding the title himself

Beyonce's Music Director on Emmy Nod : 'It Feels Good'

Derek Dixie has worked with Beyoncé for almost a decade, rising through the ranks from assisting the music director to eventually holding the title himself

Utah Investigates 21 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping

Utah Investigates 21 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping Utah health officials say they are investigating 21 cases of a severe lung disease linked to vaping

Utah Investigates 21 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping

Utah Investigates 21 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping Utah health officials say they are investigating 21 cases of a severe lung disease linked to vaping

Utah Investigates 21 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping

Utah Investigates 21 Cases of Lung Disease Linked to Vaping Utah health officials say they are investigating 21 cases of a severe lung disease linked to vaping

Paying the Price for an Expose in India

Press freedom under Modi’s Hindu nationalism

Malawi Report Reveals Questionable Uterus Removals in Public Hospitals

More than 100 expectant mothers had their uteruses removed at the country’s referral hospitals, according to a report by Malawi’s ombudswoman

Russian Firm Sues Boeing Over Max Jet, Open To Settlement

A Russian aircraft leasing company says it has filed a lawsuit against Boeing over an order of 35 Boeing 737 Max jets but that it's open to a settlement

The Forgotten Rohingya: Stuck in Limbo in Myanmar’s Prison-Like Camps

Independent human rights groups and journalists are blocked by the government from entering the camps or to investigate human rights abuses in northern Rakhine State

Brazil Rejects Aid from G7 Countries to Fight Amazon Wildfires

Brazil turns down aid from G7 countries to battle wildfires in Amazon rainforest, maintaining funds could be better used in Europe

Brazil Rejects Aid from G7 Countries to Fight Amazon Wildfires

Brazil turns down aid from G7 countries to battle wildfires in Amazon rainforest, maintaining funds could be better used in Europe

Uganda Airlines Launches New Operations With Kenya Trip

Uganda Airlines' inaugural flight to Nairobi on Tuesday carried mostly government and airline officials following a ceremony to re-launch the carrier that collapsed in 2001

Uganda Airlines Launches New Operations With Kenya Trip

Uganda Airlines' inaugural flight to Nairobi on Tuesday carried mostly government and airline officials following a ceremony to re-launch the carrier that collapsed in 2001

Uganda Airlines Launches New Operations With Kenya Trip

Uganda Airlines' inaugural flight to Nairobi on Tuesday carried mostly government and airline officials following a ceremony to re-launch the carrier that collapsed in 2001

Syrian Activists: Insurgents Strike Back in Rebel Stronghold

The fierce fighting killed more than 50 fighters on both sides, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

Students rally in Pakistan-Held Kashmir against India

More than a thousand students have rallied in the capital of Pakistan-held Kashmir to denounce India's downgrading of the special status of the portion of the disputed region it controls

Iranian President: First Lift Sanctions, Then Let's Talk

Hassan Rouhani’s change of heart came a day after Trump said Monday that there’s a 'really good chance' the two could meet on their nuclear impasse after a surprise intervention by French President Emmanuel Macron during the G-7 summit to try to bring Washington and Tehran together after decades of conflict

Thai Palace Shares Photos of king, Newly Named Royal Consort

The photos released Monday show the 67-year-old monarch and Sineenatra Wongvajirabhakdi in formal regalia as well as in casual settings. She was named Chao Khun Phra Sineenatra Bilasakalayani last month on the king’s birthday, becoming the first to receive the title of royal noble consort since 1921, during an era of absolute monarchy

Italy Bans German Rescue Ship With 100 Migrants

Italy's hard-line interior minister, Matteo Salvini, has banned a German humanitarian ship carrying migrants rescued off Libya from entering Italian territorial waters

Decrying Crisis, France's Macron Urges New Economic Order

French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for a new global economic order, decrying an "unprecedented crisis" in the market economy

Libyan Self-Styled Army Pushes To Take Key Town Near Tripoli

Libyan self-styled army pushes to take key town near Tripoli from militias allied with UN-supported government

Libyan Self-Styled Army Pushes To Take Key Town Near Tripoli

Libyan self-styled army pushes to take key town near Tripoli from militias allied with UN-supported government

Bolton Arrives in Ukraine to 'Underscore US Support'

It is the first visit to Ukraine by a top US official since the election of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in April

Iran Jails British Dual National For Spying

Iran has jailed a British dual national convicted of spying for Israel and upheld the sentence of a British Council staffer for "cultural infiltration", the judiciary said on Tuesday

Iran Jails British Dual National For Spying

Iran has jailed a British dual national convicted of spying for Israel and upheld the sentence of a British Council staffer for "cultural infiltration", the judiciary said on Tuesday

Bolton Arrives in Ukraine to 'Underscore US Support'

It is the first visit to Ukraine by a top US official since the election of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in April

Bolton Arrives in Ukraine to 'Underscore US Support'

It is the first visit to Ukraine by a top US official since the election of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in April

Iran Jails British Dual National For Spying

Iran has jailed a British dual national convicted of spying for Israel and upheld the sentence of a British Council staffer for "cultural infiltration", the judiciary said on Tuesday

Tropical Storm Dorian Heads toward Windward Islands

The government of Barbados is urging residents of the eastern Caribbean island to remain vigilant even as Tropical Storm Dorian appeared to have done little damage as it heads toward the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico

Malawi Grooms Future Female Scientists Through Science Camp

The camp takes place yearly at the Malawi University of Science and Technology

Malawi Grooms Future Female Scientists Through Science Camp

The camp takes place yearly at the Malawi University of Science and Technology

Malawi Grooms Future Female Scientists Through Science Camp

The camp takes place yearly at the Malawi University of Science and Technology

Intersex People Recognized in Kenya Census

The government maintains that citizens' personal information will be protected during the count that begins Saturday

Intersex People Recognized in Kenya Census

The government maintains that citizens' personal information will be protected during the count that begins Saturday

Intersex People Recognized in Kenya Census

The government maintains that citizens' personal information will be protected during the count that begins Saturday

How influencer abundance is transforming the brand approach

The challenge is that marketers have historically opted to treat influencer marketing in a different way to other affiliate marketing channels. Rather than ...

Malawi Grooms Future Female Scientists through Science Camps

Hundreds of teen girls have benefited from science camps

US, No Longer Top Choice for Foreign Students

In the past decade, the U.S. saw a steady rise in the number of international students who enrolled in colleges and universities here. But because of high tuition and fees, immigration concerns, divisive political talk and perceived crime, international students are considering other options. Top competitors to the U.S. include Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and China. These countries are making it less expensive and more convenient for students. Sahar Majid has more.

Trump May Meet With Iran's Rouhani

At the end of G-7 Macron said "the conditions for a meeting" between Trump and Rouhani "in the next few weeks" had been established

Moscow Shows Limited Enthusiasm Over Possibly Being Re-Admitted to G-7

One topic at the just-concluded G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, was U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia be invited to the next summit in 2020, to be held in the U.S. Russia was forced out from the group of industrialized leaders because of its 2014 annexation of Crimea. Now the prospect of Russian President Vladimir Putin being invited to next year's conference has received a lukewarm reception in Moscow. More from Yulia Savchenko in the Russian capital.

Colorado Helps Towns Quit Coal

Around the world, an energy transition is underway. Concerns about climate change are helping wind and solar power move into markets once dominated by coal. But what's good for the climate is trouble for communities where coal is the backbone of their economy. The western U.S. state of Colorado is taking pioneering steps to help cushion the blow for those left behind in the energy transition. VOA's Steve Baragona visited the town of Craig for a look.

Moscow Shows Limited Enthusiasm Over Possibly Being Re-Admitted to G-7

One topic at the just-concluded G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, was U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Russia be invited to the next summit in 2020, to be held in the U.S. Russia was forced out from the group of industrialized leaders because of its 2014 annexation of Crimea. Now the prospect of Russian President Vladimir Putin being invited to next year's conference has received a lukewarm reception in Moscow. More from Yulia Savchenko in the Russian capital.

Rouhani Says US Must Lift Sanctions Before Talks

The Iranian president's comments came after US leader Donald Trump said he thinks Tehran will want to meet because of the hobbling effect of sanctions he imposed

Rouhani Says US Must Lift Sanctions Before Talks

The Iranian president's comments came after US leader Donald Trump said he thinks Tehran will want to meet because of the hobbling effect of sanctions he imposed

Rouhani Says US Must Lift Sanctions Before Talks

The Iranian president's comments came after US leader Donald Trump said he thinks Tehran will want to meet because of the hobbling effect of sanctions he imposed

Argentine capital to institute blockchain-based ID system

On August 26, it was announced that Buenos Aires would be partnering with three tech-based companies to create a blockchain -based digital identity ...

New Disney Park Attractions Will Have Mary Poppins, Wakanda

Hodge-podge of beloved characters and settings would hardly fit in the same sentence if not for the fact they are all coming to Disney parks or cruise ships within the next few years

US Official: US Increasingly Disappointed with Zimbabwe Government

Anger among the population has mounted over triple-digit inflation

Joe Kennedy Mulls US Senate Run Against Markey in Massachusetts

Rep. Joe Kennedy, a scion of one of America's most storied political families, says he is weighing a challenge to veteran Sen. Edward Markey in the 2020 Democratic primary

New Sri Lankan Army Chief Denies Accusations of War Abuses

Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva, who became army commander last week, faces allegations of grave rights abuses during the war, which ended in 2009 after government forces defeated ethnic Tamil rebels who fought to create a separate state

US Justice Ginsburg Makes First Appearance Since Latest Cancer Scare

The 86-year-old justice, who has had several previous cancer scares, escorted onstage but at times stood unassisted as she was awarded an honorary the degree at the University at Buffalo of the State University of New York

Oklahoma Judge Fines J&J $572M for State's Opioid Crisis

Judge rules the drug maker fueled opioid addiction in the state

New Trump Family Detention Rule Faces Legal Challenges, Tight Space

The lawsuit, which is to be filed in federal court in California, will be only the first of what is expected to be a flurry of lawsuits aimed at blocking the rule from taking effect in October

New Trump Family Detention Rule Faces Legal Challenges, Tight Space

The lawsuit, which is to be filed in federal court in California, will be only the first of what is expected to be a flurry of lawsuits aimed at blocking the rule from taking effect in October

Erdogan Heads to Moscow as Tensions Over Syria Escalate

Turkish PM is set to meet Vladimir Putin as Turkey's Russian rapprochement is facing biggest test as crisis escalates in Idlib

Flat-packed Cities: Wooden Skyscrapers Sprout over Concrete Concerns

With rapid advances in engineered wood, and authorities relaxing building codes, wooden structures are sprouting across Europe, Canada, the United States, and in the Asia Pacific region

Fears Grow Over Heat Dangers at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Summer temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius, or 95 degrees Fahrenheit