2015-09-15 A Story of Refugees Arriving in Greece
The following story is based on a web blog from VOA’s Heather Murdock in Greece. The first picture message was…
2015-09-14 EU Meets As Europe Tightens Borders on Refugees
European Union members met in Brussels on Monday to discuss the refugee and migrant crisis. The European Union, or EU,…
2015-09-14 Richard Branson Speaks to Vietnamese Businesses
In the 1960s, Richard Branson quit high school and started a magazine. He hoped he could change the world by…
2015-09-13 Living in a Shipping Container
Many people do not earn enough money to buy a house in the San Francisco Bay area. Housing prices in…
2015-09-12 A Dog’s Sniffer Could Be Your Best Friend in Disaster
When devastating earthquakes hit Haiti, Japan and Nepal, rescue dogs were among the first to arrive. American search-and-rescue teams and…
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…
2015-09-11 Rare Giant Panda Celebrates Her Birthday
Giant panda Bai Yun celebrated her 24th birthday this week at the San Diego Zoo in California, where she has…
2015-09-10 Murder Could Hurt Nepal’s Tourism Efforts
Four months after a deadly earthquake, Nepal is struggling to revive mountain and trekking tourism. Now, however, the murder of…
2015-09-10 Vietnam Seeks to Expand Its Economy
China is Vietnam’s biggest trading partner. However, the two countries are competitors in international trade. Now, Vietnam is taking steps…
2015-09-09 US Candidates Debate Iran Nuclear Deal
United States presidential candidates Wednesday spoke publicly about a proposed nuclear agreement with Iran. The agreement, or deal, would limit…
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…
2015-09-08 Queen Elizabeth II Poised to Be Britain’s Longest Serving Ruler
Queen Elizabeth II is set reach an important milestone this week – becoming Britain’s longest-ruling head of state. Queen Elizabeth…
2015-09-08 Pope Francis Simplifies Marriage Annulment Process
Pope Francis has announced measures to reform the Roman Catholic Church’s rules for annulling marriages. Under the new rules, the…
2015-09-08 Meteor Explodes in Skies Over Thailand
A meteor exploded over the sky in Thailand in a bright streak of gold. Meteors are also known as “falling…
2015-09-07 Yemen Close to ‘Disaster’ as Medical Shortages Continue
Aid agencies are warning of a possible humanitarian disaster in Yemen, including severe malnutrition. The agencies say up to 500,000…