2016-04-19 Ecuador’s President: Earthquake Recovery to Cost Billions of Dollars
Ecuador’s President says billions of dollars will be needed to help the country rebuild from the powerful earthquake last Saturday.…
2016-04-18 Brazil’s Senate to Decide if President Should Face Trial
Brazil’s political turmoil has intensified as lawmakers voted to carry forward the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff. Lawmakers in…
2016-04-19 Iran Vows to Defend Mideast from Terrorism, Zionism
The president of Iran promised to defend Muslim countries against terrorism and Israel, in a national speech on Sunday. President…
2016-04-18 Iraqi Refugees From IS Share Their Stories
A few days ago, a man named Arif ran barefoot with his family from an Iraqi village as American fighter…
2016-04-19 Castaways Get HELP
After their small boat turned over, three men swam to a small island in the Pacific Ocean. They used the…
2016-04-16 Does This Story Have Legs?
From VOA Learning English, it’s time again for Words and Their Stories. Legs. They are the base of the body.…
2016-04-16 German Comedian May Face Prison for Insulting Turkish President
A German comedian may face up to three years in prison for insulting the president of Turkey. German Chancellor Angela…
2016-04-16 Microsoft Sues US Government
Computer technology company Microsoft has brought a legal case against the U.S. government. Microsoft says a law that permits agencies…
2016-04-17 Asian Americans Are the Best-Educated Group in US
For VOA Learning English, this is the Education Report. Asian-Americans make the most money, on average, of any racial group…
2016-04-15 Second Quake Hits Japan
A second powerful earthquake struck southern Japan early Saturday. The quake caused the Japan Meteorological Agency to give and then…
2016-04-14 Religious Leader Says Saudi Women Should Not Drive
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that does not allow women to drive. And it is likely…
2016-04-13 Ceasefire in Syria Close to Collapse
The ceasefire that began in February in Syria is close to collapsing, say those in the conflict. Rebel fighters and…
2016-04-18 North Korean Volcano Waiting to Blow
A volcano in North Korea is at risk of erupting, according to scientists. Scientists say Mount Paektu, on the border…
2016-04-17 Strong Earthquakes Strike Ecuador, Japan
A powerful earthquake struck Ecuador Saturday, killing at least 235 people and injuring more than 1,500. The earthquake in the…
2016-04-12 Boko Haram Uses Children as Suicide Bombers
The African militant group Boko Haram is increasingly using children to carry out suicide bombings. The United Nations says 44…