VOA60: April 17, 2024

In Myanmar, crowds gather near jails to see if family members or friends were among 3,000 prisoners freed as part of a traditional New Year’s holiday amnesty by the military government.

In Iran, President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at a military parade, warning Israel that any "invasion" would be met with a "massive and harsh" answer.

In Rome, students protesting a university’s ties to Israel clash with police, resulting in some injuries and two arrests.

And Ukrainian officials say three Russian missiles hit the city of Chernihiv, killing at least 11 people.

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