New China law on marriage, Avoiding wildlife, Violence harming Haiti schools

Ashley Thompson and Mario Ritter Jr. host today's Learning English show.
00:55 First: China’s government has proposed a new law that would make it easier to register marriages, but more difficult to get a divorce. The government says the measure is designed to help build a “family friendly society” in the country. Bryan Smith has the story.
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05:08 Then: In Zimbabwe, increased wildlife activity near rural communities has put children at greater risk of animal attacks while walking to school. Officials have set up a program to help train children how to recognize danger signs, protect themselves and coexist peacefully with wildlife. Mario Ritter Jr. and Caty Weaver report. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
12:25 Next: Gang violence and deepening poverty are harming schools in Haiti's capital. Basic government services are failing and thenational education system faces a $23 million shortfall. Jill Robbins has the story the LE Education Report. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
17:33 Then, Jill and Ashley discuss some language used in the report.
19:32 Finally: The LE program America's National Parks. Join Ashley and Caty Weaver as they travel to the largest of all --- the vast and wildly beautiful Wrangell-St.Elias in the state of Alaska. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...
Ashley and Mario close the show.
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