2015-11-22 China Aid Makes Some Vietnamese Anxious
Vietnamese lawmakers say they worry about becoming too dependent on China for loans and credit. On national TV on Tuesday, a lawmaker said he worries that Vietnam’s independence will be…
2015-11-21 Who Is Islamic State and How Did They Get This Big?
Who and what is the terrorist group that carried out deadly attacks last week in Paris? They call themselves the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIS. They…
2015-11-20 The Problems With Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding — or soliciting people online to fund projects — is rapidly growing in popularity around the world, say experts. Here’s how crowdfunding works: You pitch your project to a…
2015-11-20 Third Body Found in Rubble of Paris Apartment
Officials said a third body was discovered amid the wreckage at an apartment that French police raided Wednesday. The Paris Prosecutor’s Office earlier announced the raid had killed two people.…
2015-11-19 French Police: Organizer of Paris Attack Killed
French officials say the man suspected of organizing the deadly attacks in Paris last week was among those killed Wednesday. Police say Abdelhamid Abaaoud was shot many times during a…
2015-11-19 Cambodian Opposition Leader Stranded
A warrant for the arrest of Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy has stranded him in South Korea. Sam Rainsy left on a trip to Japan and South Korea in early…
2015-11-19 North Korea’s ‘No-Sail Zone’ Raises Missile Concerns
North Korea has declared a “no-sail zone” off its eastern coast and raised concerns that it will carry out a missile test. Officials said this week that the no-sail zone…
2015-11-18 Fear of Terrorism Spreads Far Beyond Paris
The effect of the recent terrorist attacks in France, Lebanon and Egypt is being felt all over the world. On Tuesday night, two Air France flights, one from Los Angeles…
2015-11-18 Nigeria Bomb Kills More Than 30, Wounds 80
At least 32 people are dead and 80 others were wounded after an explosion Tuesday in Nigeria. The blast struck a market after sunset in the northeastern city of Yola.…
2015-11-18 EU Immigration Debated at G-20 Meet
Hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants have arrived in Europe this year. These men, women and children fled armed conflicts, oppression or poverty at home in search of a…
2015-11-18 Russian Bloggers Uncover Government Secrets, Corruption
The Russian government is operating a center in St. Petersburg that posts website comments in support of the government. The center is officially named the Agency for Internet Studies. But…
2015-11-18 Slurp Your Soup, Yes! Share Your Sticks, No! Japanese Dining Rules
Almost anywhere in the world, people can find a Japanese restaurant. Many walk by because they do not know the customs or the kinds of food. VOA Learning English writers…
2015-11-17 US Debates Admitting Syrian Refugees
Since the Paris terrorist attacks, a growing number of U.S. lawmakers want to close the door to Syrians. They say they are concerned that terrorists may enter with the refugees.…
2015-11-17 Obama Offers Maritime Security Plan for Asia-Pacific
U.S. President Barack Obama promised Tuesday to help America’s allies in East Asia and the Pacific increase their maritime security. The president made the offer as part of talks with…
2015-11-17 Russia Says Explosives Brought Down Plane in Egypt
Russia admits that last month’s airplane crash in Egypt was a terrorist attack. Explosives were found in the wreckage and luggage section of the airplane, said Russia’s Federal Security Service…