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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…