2014-12-04 Kerry: It Will Take Years to Defeat Islamic State
U.S Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday it will take years to defeat the Islamic State militant group. He…
2014-11-29 After Protests, Ferguson Looks for Answers
From VOA Learning English, this is In the News. Violent protests have ended in Ferguson, Missouri. But blacks in the…
2014-11-27 US Says Military Operations in Afghanistan Remain the Same
U.S. officials say the activities of U.S. and NATO troops remaining in Afghanistan after December have not been changed. Media…
2014-11-25 US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Resigns
President Barack Obama announced Monday that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is resigning after almost two years in the position. President…
2014-11-26 New Violence Hits Ferguson, Missouri
An American grand jury ruling has resulted in new violence in the city of Ferguson, Missouri. The jurors decided not…
2014-11-22 Obama Orders Changes to US Immigration Policy
President Barack Obama has announced major changes to the United States government’s immigration policies. The changes will affect millions of…
2014-11-21 Kerry in Vienna for Iran Nuclear Talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Vienna Thursday to join talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The talks are…
2014-11-20 Vietnam Removes Law Book with ‘Justice’ on the Cover
A state-owned book publisher in Vietnam has withdrawn hundreds of law books because of the protest over the book’s cover.…
2014-11-19 Palestinians Kill Four Rabbis in Jerusalem Synagogue
Israeli police say two Palestinians have killed at least four rabbis and wounded six others in an attack at a…
2014-11-18 French Citizen Is Likely Among Militants in Beheading Video
A French official says there is a strong likelihood that a French citizen was among the Islamic militants who executed…
2014-11-17 Iraq, Syria Face Aid Shortages
The United Nations says Iraq and Syria need more aid to deal with the huge humanitarian crisis in the area.…
2014-11-16 Afghan Opium Production Jumps
The United Nations says Afghanistan produced a record amount of opium this year. The announcement has raised questions about the…
2014-11-15 Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi
President Barack Obama met Friday with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar, also known as Burma. After the meeting, the…
2014-11-14 Obama Sees ‘New Day’ for Myanmar, But Supports Reforms
President Barack Obama says he is sure of a “new day” in Myanmar. But he says there is work yet…
2014-11-13 US, China to Cut Gases Linked to Climate Change
The leaders of the United States and China say they have reached an agreement to reduce pollution linked to climate…