VOA60: May 30, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Eastern Europe with stops in Moldova and the Czech Republic. Blinken promised aid to Moldova in an effort to support Ukraine’s war against Russia.

A Hong Kong court finds 14 pro-democracy activists guilty of national security crimes. Thirty-one others entered guilty pleas, while two were found not guilty.

In Gaza, Israel's military says it has taken full control of Gaza's border with Egypt.

And in South Africa, early voting results show the ruling African National Congress has captured about 42 percent support.

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