2015-07-07 Greek Finance Minister Resigns After ‘No’ Vote
In the news today… Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resigned Monday. His resignation came a day after Greek voters rejected…
2015-07-05 US, Cuban Embassies to Reopen
The United States and Cuba will reestablish diplomatic relations and later this month will reopen embassies in Washington and Havana.…
2015-07-04 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the 4th of July
This day will be remembered in American history, wrote John Adams in 1776. People will honor it with fireworks and…
2015-07-02 U.S. and Cuba to Reopen Embassies
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States and Cuba plan to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana later…
2015-07-03 Tunisia Detains 12 in Connection with Hotel Attacks
Tunisia has detained 12 people in connection with an attack last week that killed 38 people, an official said Thursday.…
2015-06-30 Time Limit for Agreement Expected to Pass in Iran Nuclear Talks
It increasingly appears there will not be an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear activities — at least not…
2015-07-01 Iran Nuclear Talks Deadline Extended
Negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program have been extended until July 7, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The announcement came during continuing…
2015-06-28 Iran Nuclear Talks May Push Beyond Time Limit
From VOA Learning English, this is In The News. The United States and Iranian officials meet in Vienna for a…
2015-06-27 Dozens Killed in Terror Attack at Tunisian Hotel
In the News today, Tunisian officials say at least 28 people, including some foreigners, have been killed in a terrorist…
2015-06-26 Supreme Court Health Care Ruling a Victory for Obama
The United States Supreme Court decided Thursday to uphold President Obama’s healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act. After the ruling…
2015-06-25 Obama Announces Changes to Hostage Policy
President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced a reform of U.S. policies for dealing with kidnappers. Mr. Obama said the U.S.…
2015-06-23 Taliban Gunmen Attack Afghan Parliament
Heavily armed Taliban militants attacked Afghanistan’s parliament building Monday as lawmakers met inside. The attack began with a powerful explosion…
2015-06-20 Victims’ Relatives to Mass Shooting Suspect: “We Have No Room for Hate”
Relatives of victims of the South Carolina mass shooting addressed suspect Dylann Roof in court Friday. They offered him forgiveness.…
2015-06-19 Swiss Investigation of FIFA Finds 53 Suspicious Financial Actions
Swiss officials are investigating possible money laundering incidents connected to the planning of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup…
2015-06-17 Putin: Russia Increasing Nuclear Missiles Supply
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) will be added to the country’s nuclear…