It has been four years since uprisings in the Middle East ended a long period of stability. Most observers believe 2015 will…
In the first week of January, more than 1,000 migrants had to be rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. Many were refugees from…
Belgium is divided into three communities. Each one has its own language and traditions. But the people of Belgium are…
An international religious group has released its list of the worst countries for Christians to live in. As in past years, North…
A new year joins new challenges to old ones. Many disputes between countries -- and between governments and rebels -- continued throughout…
The price of oil has continued to drop, reaching its lowest levels in more than five years. Many experts say…
Now, the news, from VOA Learning English. At least 12 people were killed in an attack on the Paris offices of a French…
In 2014, the United Nations released a series of climate reports that showed temperatures on Earth are rising. That is…
A court in Boston, Massachusetts is making final preparations for the trial of suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He is accused…
The leader of the Roman Catholics around the world, Pope Francis, named Archbishop Charles Maung Bo as one of 20…
Russia is changing the way it deals with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also known as NATO. Last month, Russian…
Officials with the United Nations Children's Fund -- or UNICEF – are predicting a large increase in the number of…
For years, people living near the Taj Mahal have burned fuel and garbage. Slowly, tiny pieces of those fires are…
The 114th Congress began meeting for the first time on Monday as President Barack Obama returned from his vacation in Hawaii. The Republican…
Edith Nawakwi is the only female candidate for president of Zambia. She represents the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD)…