2015-01-12 Calm in Middle East Not Likely in 2015
It has been four years since uprisings in the Middle East ended a long period of stability. Most observers believe…
2015-01-11 International Action Urged to Stop Migrant ‘Ghost Ships’
In the first week of January, more than 1,000 migrants had to be rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. Many were…
2015-01-11 Are Fried Potatoes a Cultural Treasure?
Belgium is divided into three communities. Each one has its own language and traditions. But the people of Belgium are…
2015-01-10 Christian Group Lists Worst Countries for Christians
An international religious group has released its list of the worst countries for Christians to live in. As in past…
2015-01-10 US Faces More Foreign Policy Challenges in 2015
A new year joins new challenges to old ones. Many disputes between countries — and between governments and rebels —…
2015-01-08 Oil Supply Swells Driving Prices Down
The price of oil has continued to drop, reaching its lowest levels in more than five years. Many experts say…
2015-01-07 At Least 12 Dead in Attack on French Newspaper
Now, the news, from VOA Learning English. At least 12 people were killed in an attack on the Paris offices…
2015-01-07 Nations Preparing to Deal with Climate Change
In 2014, the United Nations released a series of climate reports that showed temperatures on Earth are rising. That is…
2015-01-07 In Boston Marathon Bombing Trial, a Search for Justice and Closure
A court in Boston, Massachusetts is making final preparations for the trial of suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He is accused…
2015-01-07 Different Reactions in Myanmar, Vietnam on New Cardinals
The leader of the Roman Catholics around the world, Pope Francis, named Archbishop Charles Maung Bo as one of 20…
2015-01-07 Russia Sees Major Threats from NATO, US
Russia is changing the way it deals with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also known as NATO. Last month, Russian…
2015-01-06 Observers: Africa Must Plan for Baby Boom Now
Officials with the United Nations Children’s Fund — or UNICEF – are predicting a large increase in the number of…
2015-01-06 Pollution Turning India’s Taj Mahal Yellow
For years, people living near the Taj Mahal have burned fuel and garbage. Slowly, tiny pieces of those fires are…
2015-01-05 Congress, President Return to Washington
The 114th Congress began meeting for the first time on Monday as President Barack Obama returned from his vacation in…
2015-01-05 Is Zambia Ready for a Woman President?
Edith Nawakwi is the only female candidate for president of Zambia. She represents the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD)…