Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other
Russia's deadly missile attacks Friday on Ukraine's southern city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people and damaged several residential buildings and an industrial facility
By VOA 19 days ago
Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other
US report: 68,000 guns illegally trafficked by unlicensed dealers over 5 years
More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the United States over a five-year period came through unlicensed dealers who aren't required to perform background checks
By VOA 19 days ago
US report: 68,000 guns illegally trafficked by unlicensed dealers over 5 years
Haitians flee as gangs have taken much of capital
With no sign yet of a transitional council or the appointment of an interim prime minister, Haitians who can are trying to flee the country.
By VOA 19 days ago
Haitians flee as gangs have taken much of capital
Biden tours site of Baltimore bridge collapse, pledges support
Biden toured the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, pledging government support in rebuilding the span and reopening the harbor to full capacity.
By VOA 19 days ago
Biden tours site of Baltimore bridge collapse, pledges support
US, China hold military talks in Hawaii
U.S. and Chinese defense officials met to talk about unsafe and aggressive incidents between the two militaries' ships and aircraft in the Pacific region.
By VOA 19 days ago
US, China hold military talks in Hawaii
Israel takes steps to meet US demands following Biden's threats
Israel has taken steps to allow more aid in and announced the dismissal of two officers in connection with the airstrike that killed seven international aid workers in Gaza earlier this week.
By VOA 19 days ago
Israel takes steps to meet US demands following Biden's threats
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, orders closure of two consulates
Somalia expels Ethiopia's ambassador in Mogadishu, orders closure of two consulates in a dispute over a port deal.
By VOA 20 days ago
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, orders closure of two consulates
Russia targets Ukraine with missiles, drones
Ukraine said Wednesday that Russian forces attacked the country overnight with three guided missiles and four Shahed drones.
By VOA 21 days ago
Russia targets Ukraine with missiles, drones
NATO foreign ministers to discuss proposed 100bn euro military fund for Ukraine
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday on how to bolster the alliance's long-term military support for Ukraine.
By VOA 21 days ago
NATO foreign ministers to discuss proposed 100bn euro military fund for Ukraine
US says UN not venue to negotiate Palestinian statehood
The United States on Wednesday opposed a Palestinian push for full membership at the United Nations, with Washington saying it backed statehood but after negotiations with Israel.
By VOA 21 days ago
US says UN not venue to negotiate Palestinian statehood
Britain demands investigation into Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers
Britain has called for an immediate investigation into an Israeli airstrike Monday on an aid convoy that killed seven aid workers, including three British citizens, in Gaza.
By VOA 21 days ago
Britain demands investigation into Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers
UK police: Suspects in attack on Iranian journalist fled country
The suspects who allegedly stabbed a journalist for an independent Iranian media outlet in London last week fled the country after the attack, police said on Tuesday.
By VOA 21 days ago
UK police: Suspects in attack on Iranian journalist fled country
UN says children denied access to aid in world's war zones
Children are being denied access to lifesaving humanitarian assistance in conflict zones around the world in a blatant disregard for international law.
By VOA 21 days ago
UN says children denied access to aid in world's war zones
What's behind Putin's attempts to link Ukraine to Moscow terror attack?
Putin is trying, without evidence, to link Ukraine to the recent attack on a concert hall in Moscow to further mobilize domestic public support for Russia's military actions in Ukraine
By VOA 21 days ago
What's behind Putin's attempts to link Ukraine to Moscow terror attack?
Israeli war Cabinet member calls for September elections amid Gaza war
Israel war Cabinet member Benny Gantz called for national elections in September, as Netanyahu's government faces pressure at home and abroad over the war in Gaza.
By VOA 21 days ago
Israeli war Cabinet member calls for September elections amid Gaza war
Biden tells China's Xi to stay out of US elections
President Joe Biden again warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against meddling in the November U.S. presidential election during the two leaders' phone call Tuesday
By VOA 21 days ago
Biden tells China's Xi to stay out of US elections
Judge denies Trump's request to delay his April 15 hush money trial
A New York judge denied Trump's bid to delay his April 15 trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star until Supreme Court reviews claim to presidential immunity
By VOA 21 days ago
Judge denies Trump's request to delay his April 15 hush money trial
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, damaging buildings and infrastructure
Four people dead, more than 50 injured after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east coast; it is the strongest tremor in 25 years, causing building collapses, authorities say.
By VOA 22 days ago
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, damaging buildings and infrastructure
Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president
Faye, 44, campaigned on promises to clean up corruption and better manage the country's natural resources.
By VOA 22 days ago
Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president
Senegal's democratic process is a source of inspiration for some
President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye whose victory in the recent election followed a political crisis sparked by outgoing President Macky Sall's failed attempt to postpone the vote.
By VOA 23 days ago
Senegal's democratic process is a source of inspiration for some
Canada's Niagara region declares state of emergency ahead of influx of eclipse viewers
Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April.
By VOA 24 days ago
Canada's Niagara region declares state of emergency ahead of influx of eclipse viewers
Russia continues airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Russia continued intensified airstrikes Sunday on Ukraine's energy infrastructure killing two people and downing power plants that will take months to be restored.
By VOA 24 days ago
Russia continues airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass rebuilding funds
Governor Moore urged Republicans to work with Democrats to approve the federal funding needed for rebuilding the bridge and to get the port economy back on its feet.
By VOA 24 days ago
After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass rebuilding funds
Multidimensional crises destabilise Mali, expert tells UN
Multifaceted crises facing Mali, propelled by increasing attacks from Islamist armed groups, are leading to a rapid deterioration of the country's security situation
By VOA 25 days ago
Multidimensional crises destabilise Mali, expert tells UN
Somalia's Parliament approves historic Constitutional Amendments
Somalia changed its constitution Saturday during a parliamentary vote that, among other things, gives the country's president the power to appoint and dismiss a prime minister.
By VOA 25 days ago
Somalia's Parliament approves historic Constitutional Amendments
Saharan dust smothers Switzerland, southern Frances
An exceptionally rare haze of Saharan dust cloaked Switzerland and southeastern France on Saturday, sparking health warnings as a yellow hue tinged the sky.
By VOA 25 days ago
Saharan dust smothers Switzerland, southern Frances
China's Temu drops Ad campaign over personal data use fears
Chinese online marketplace Temu said Saturday it would drop an advertising offer in which clients could gain vouchers in exchange for surrendering their personal data for an indefinite period.
By VOA 25 days ago
China's Temu drops Ad campaign over personal data use fears
World braces for Islamic State to build on Moscow attack
Some European countries have issued heightened threat alerts while increasing security. Italy, in particular, cites the approach of the Easter holiday as one reason for additional concern.
By VOA 25 days ago
World braces for Islamic State to build on Moscow attack
Crews start to remove steel from collapsed bridge in US
Teams of engineers are working Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.
By VOA 25 days ago
Crews start to remove steel from collapsed bridge in US
Why many christians will wake before sunrise to celebrate Easter
On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God - as the sun rises.
By VOA 25 days ago
Why many christians will wake before sunrise to celebrate Easter
Ukraine says Russia's attacks threatening energy security
Russia fired dozens of missiles and 60 drones at Ukraine's energy infrastructure Friday, damaging three power plants and causing massive blackouts, according to Ukrainian authorities.
By VOA 25 days ago
Ukraine says Russia's attacks threatening energy security
Israel-Hamas truce talks to resume today in Cairo
Truce talks between Israel and Hamas will resume Sunday in Cairo, the latest attempt to bring about a pause after nearly six months of war in the Gaza Strip
By VOA 25 days ago
Israel-Hamas truce talks to resume today in Cairo
Senegal Constitutional council confirms Faye as president-elect
Senegal's Constitutional Council confirms Bassirou Diomaye, 44, as the president-elect with 54.3 per cent of the vote, to be sworn in on Tuesday; he takes over from Macky Sall.
By VOA 25 days ago
Senegal Constitutional council confirms Faye as president-elect
UN: Haiti gangs kill 1,500 in three months
United Nations says gang violence has killed more than 1,500 people in Haiti.
By VOA 27 days ago
UN: Haiti gangs kill 1,500 in three months
US Government changes how it classifies people by race, ethnicity
U.S. government changes how it classifies people by race and ethnicity in a bid to officially count people who identify as Hispanic or of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
By VOA 27 days ago
US Government changes how it classifies people by race, ethnicity
Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143
The death toll from last week's Moscow concert hall attack rose to 143 with about 80 other people wounded in the siege by gunmen remaining hospitalized.
By VOA 28 days ago
Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143
Trump blasts judge and his daughter after gag order
Trump lashed out at the New York judge who put him under a gag order ahead of his April 15 hush-money criminal trial.
By VOA 28 days ago
Trump blasts judge and his daughter after gag order
Security in Eastern Congo deteriorating as rebel group expands territory
Security in Congo's east has deteriorated with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making significant advances and expanding its territory.
By VOA 28 days ago
Security in Eastern Congo deteriorating as rebel group expands territory
Investigators find black box from cargo ship that hit Baltimore bridge
U.S federal safety investigators say they have recovered the data-recording black box from the cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge.
By VOA 28 days ago
Investigators find black box from cargo ship that hit Baltimore bridge
Blinken to discuss Ukraine, Gaza with Macron in Paris
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss support for Ukraine during talks in Paris next week with French President Emmanuel Macron.
By VOA 28 days ago
Blinken to discuss Ukraine, Gaza with Macron in Paris
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
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