2015-09-15 Liberia Amputee Soccer Team Struggling in US
The Liberia amputee soccer team is one of the top teams in the sport. They have won the African nation tournament for amputees three times. They are so good that…
2015-09-12 Pope Francis to Make Historic Trip to US
His visit in September will be another first for the popular pope. Even though Francis is the “first American pope,” born and raised in South America, he has not yet…
2015-09-12 Father Serra: Saint to Some, Unworthy to Others
Pope Francis is making final preparations for his visit to the United States. During the trip, the Pope will officially recognize an 18th century religious worker as a saint. Junipero…
2015-09-09 US to Change Syrian Rebels Training
The New York Times says United States defense officials are making plans to change the training of moderate Syrian rebels for fighting the Islamic State in Syria. The newspaper says…
2015-08-19 Khamenei: Iran Will Block US Influence
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has promised that Iran will block foreign influence in the country, even if a nuclear deal passes. Khamenei’s speech came as Iran’s lead negotiator…
2015-08-07 Kerry: US, Vietnam Entering New Period
Vietnamese and United States officials are marking the 20th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Vietnam is holding a series of anniversary events in the…
2015-07-21 Kerry Seeks Support in US for Iran Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry says a nuclear deal with Iran will make the world safer and will improve the lives of the Iranian people. He also said the agreement…
2015-06-26 Gay Marriage Is Legal Across the US
Before today, gay and lesbian couples could legally marry in 36 states and Washington, DC. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court has extended that right across the country. The ruling means…
2015-06-20 US Urges Responsible Antibiotic Use
American Peggy Lillis thought she had a stomach virus. But her condition was much worse than she thought. She had become infected with what researchers call a “superbug” — clostridium…
2015-06-16 Ramadan Begins Thursday in the US
People are praying at the Islamic Society of Orange County, California. The mosque is preparing for the thousands of people expected to come on June 20, the first Saturday of…
2015-06-09 Chinese Military Official Visits US at a Tense Time
A top Chinese military official will meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday at the U.S. Defense Department. The meeting comes at a time when tensions are rising…
2015-06-01 US Promises 18 Million for Vietnam to Buy Patrol Boats
The United States has promised $18 million to help Vietnam buy American-made coast guard patrol boats to improve its sea defenses. U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter was in Vietnam Monday…
2015-04-21 US, Philippines Open Joint Military Exercises
The United States and the Philippines launched joint military exercises on Monday. The exercises involve a larger than usual number of Philippine and U.S. troops. The training operations come at…
2015-04-13 US Seeks to Influence Changes in Cuba
Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States has launched what he calls a “policy of transformation” with Cuba. He says the government is urging Cuban leaders to make…
2015-03-05 US Cities Protect Civil Rights Heritage to Increase Tourism
This weekend, President Barack Obama will visit Selma, Alabama, to mark the 50th anniversary of a day known as “Bloody Sunday.” On March 7, 1965, police officers brutally attacked peaceful…