VOA60: April 18, 2023

In Moscow, a court denies the temporary release of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, who Russia accuses of spying. The U.S. government has denied he is an American spy.

In Sudan, Arab media report the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have agreed to a 24-hour cease-fire.

In New York, police arrest two Chinese Americans who were reportedly operating a "secret police station" for the Chinese government in America's largest city.

And Israelis hold a nationwide moment of silence and take part in ceremonies to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day