2015-02-07 Observers Expect More Violence from Islamic State
The battle between the Islamic State group and the coalition fighting to defeat it intensified this week. The Islamic State…
2015-02-06 Kerry: US Won’t ‘Close Eyes’ to Russian Aggression in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that the United States would not ignore Russian tanks and soldiers crossing…
2015-02-04 Jordanian Pilot Reportedly Dead
The Jordanian pilot held by Islamic State militants reportedly is dead. Photos released on social media Tuesday appear to show…
2015-02-03 Report: US Considers Military Aid to Ukraine
The New York Times newspaper says the administration of President Barack Obama is considering sending weapons to Ukraine. The aim…
2015-02-03 US Senator Calls for Ground Troops to Fight IS Militants
United States Senator Lindsey Graham says there must be a change to the strategy in the fight against the Islamic…
2015-01-31 Freedom House: Democratic Ideals Threatened Around the World
This week, the rights group Freedom House reported a general decline in political and civil rights around the world last…
2015-01-30 Deadline passes in Jordan-Islamic State prisoner exchange deal
Jordan has demanded proof that a pilot the Islamic State group threatened to kill is still alive, as a deadline…
2015-01-29 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Exchange of Gunfire with Hezbollah
Two Israeli soldiers and a United Nations peacekeeping soldier were killed Wednesday along the border between Israel and Lebanon. It…
2015-01-28 Libya Hotel Attack Kills Five Foreigners
Libyan officials say at least five foreigners and three guards were killed Tuesday in an attack on a hotel in…
2015-01-27 Obama Attends India’s Republic Day Parade
Rain has done little to reduce the excitement around President Barack Obama’s visit to India. The president watched a military…
2015-01-26 Labor Groups Criticize Abuses in Thai Fishing Industry
Labor and anti-trafficking groups are calling for more action to reduce rights abuses in Thailand’s profitable fishing industry. The fishing…
2015-01-24 Obama Visit Aims to Increase US-India Partnership
From VOA Learning English, this is In The News. This weekend, President Barack Obama is set to make his second…
2015-01-23 Yemen’s President Resigns
The Yemeni government says President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi and his cabinet have resigned. A Yemeni government spokesman announced the move…
2015-01-23 Philippines, US Concerned over China’s Activities
The Philippines and the United States are concerned over the Chinese reclamation activities in the disputed South China Sea. Top…
2015-01-22 Yemen Leader, Rebels Reach Deal
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi said Wednesday night he had reached an agreement with Houthi rebels. The Shi’ite Houthi rebels…