2016-05-30 Knife Cuts on Mastodon Bone Reveal Earlier Humans
Scientists diving in a Florida river found bones and tools that could change the history of humans in the Americas. These new items — called artifacts — could mean humans…
2016-05-28 Obama Makes History with Hiroshima Visit
President Barack Obama laid a wreath in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Friday. Obama is the first American president to visit Hiroshima while in office. The United States dropped…
2016-05-25 Did Brazil’s Planning Minister Plot Against Rousseff?
Brazil’s planning minister resigned from office on Monday after a recording of him was made public. The recording appears to show Romero Jucá plotting the impeachment of now-suspended President Dilma…
2016-05-22 Obama to Discuss Trade, Human Rights in Vietnam
President Barack Obama’s three-day visit to Vietnam starts on Monday. His visit is expected to strengthen the growing economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Vietnam. The two…
2016-05-14 As Olympics Near, Brazil’s President Faces Senate Trial
From VOA Learning English, this is In The News. Brazil is preparing to host the Olympic Games in August, but the South American nation may not be celebrating. Political problems…
2016-05-07 Clinton, Trump are a Study in Contrasts
American businessman Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are likely to face each other in the U.S. presidential election this year. Both candidates call New York State…
2016-04-30 Report: Press Freedom Declines to Lowest Point in 12 Years
A new report says freedom of the press declined worldwide last year to its lowest point in more than ten years. Freedom House, a group that supports freedom and democracy,…
2016-04-22 World Leaders to Sign Climate Agreement on Earth Day
Leaders from 130 nations are gathering at the United Nations to sign the historic climate deal reached in Paris last December. The signing happens on the 46th anniversary of Earth…
2016-04-19 Survivors Sought After Ecuador, Japan Quakes
Efforts to rescue victims continue after strong earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan killed hundreds and injured thousands. In Ecuador, officials say at least 350 people died and more than 2,500…
2016-04-16 World Bank Official: Panama Papers Hurting Public Trust
Information from the newly-released “Panama Papers” is hurting public trust, according to a top World Bank official. Sri Mulyani Indrawati is the bank’s Managing Director. She warns the information may…
2016-04-15 Russia Says Flyover of US Ship Was ‘Safe’
Russian military airplanes flew over an American warship in international waters earlier this week. The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday that its SU-24 planes were performing test flights in the…
2016-04-05 Leaked Files Show How Rich Hide Their Money
More than 11 million leaked financial documents show world leaders have used their power to hide money and avoid taxes. It is being called “the biggest global corruption scandal in…
2016-03-30 Justice Department Unlocks Shooter’s iPhone
The United States Justice Department says it has found a way to get information from an iPhone used by a shooter in last year’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, California.…
2016-03-30 EgyptAir Plane Hijacked to Cyprus
An EgyptAir plane was hijacked Tuesday morning and forced to land in Cyprus, Egyptian officials said. The plane was set for the short flight from Alexandria to Cairo, about 180…
2016-03-27 China Approves Law on Charities, NGOs
China recently approved its first comprehensive law on charities and nonprofit organizations. The legislation makes it easier for charities to register and provides protections for people who donate. It also…