Japan has pledged $15.5 million to help countries in the Middle East and Africa that are battling militants from the Islamic State group. To...
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Former Top Chinese Official Faces Criminal Investigation
Chinese prosecutors said Tuesday a former top Communist Party official will face a criminal investigation over allegations he accepted bribe...
Fast Growing Philippines Looks to Geothermal Power to Address Energy Deficit
The Philippines is one of the world’s leading producers of geothermal energy. Located atop the Pacific Ocean’s so-called Ring of Fire, the c...
In Uganda, Lease-to-Own Boda Bodas are Good Business
Boda bodas, or motorcycle taxis, are one of the main forms of transport in Uganda. But the costs of buying one and starting your own busines...
'Cobra Gold' Drills Go Forward Despite Political Tensions Between US, Thailand
There are continuing tensions between Thailand's military junta, which seized power from the country’s elected government last May, and ...
US, Global Partners Seek Community Support in Fighting Extremism
When it comes to fighting violent extremism, the "government does not have all the answers," a senior U.S. administration official...
Teacher Remembers Former Students, North Carolina Shooting Victims
It’s been almost one week since news broke about three murdered university students in North Carolina. Their alleged killer is behind bars, ...
Punishing Weather Expands Grip in US
A massive winter storm is threatening vast regions of the United States from the South and Midwest to the East Coast. Michael Bowman reports...
India, Sri Lanka Sign Nuclear Deal, Vow Closer Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka's newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on...
Greek Finance Minister Says Willing to Sign Different Finance Deal
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said on Monday he had been prepared to agree to a deal with creditors that would have given Athens f...
Punishing Winter Weather Expands Grip in US
A massive winter storm threatens vast regions of the United States from the South and Midwest to the East Coast. VOA’s Michael Bowman report...
Central African Leaders Create Fund to Fight Boko Haram
Central African leaders on Monday called for creation of a special fund to help countries affected by Boko Haram. Meeting in Cameroon’s capi...
February 16, 2015
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E. Ukraine Truce on Verge of Collapse
A new cease-fire in Ukraine is teetering on the brink of collapse as Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russia separatist rebels are accusi...
Egyptian, Libyan Airstrikes Target IS in Libya
Egyptian warplanes struck Islamic State targets in Libya on Monday in swift retribution for the extremists' beheading of a group of Egyp...
Europe's Airlines Race for Wi-Fi in Battle for Flyers, Profits
Europe's airlines are racing to add Wi-Fi to their planes, eager to attract Internet-hungry customers in a cut-throat short-haul market ...
Nigerians Relocate to Avoid Possible Election Violence
In northeast Nigeria, insurgent group Boko Haram group has distributed leaflets warning people to boycott the March 28 nationwide elections....
France Hints Eurozone Should Ease Stance for Greek Deal
Debt-laden Greece and EU paymaster Germany struck hardline postures ahead of a crucial meeting of eurozone finance ministers on Monday on th...
EU Resumes Direct Aid to Zimbabwe
The European Union has given Zimbabwe 234 million euros ($267 million), it said on Monday, the first time the bloc has given financial aid t...
Nigeria Reports Town Recaptured from Boko Haram
The Nigerian army said a town in Borno state seized by Boko Haram insurgents last month has been recaptured. The army said on its Twitter fe...
HSBC Scandal Heightens Calls for Tougher Bank Oversight
The latest black eye to the global banking industry, the British-based HSBC Holding Plc secret account scandal, has heightened demands by ac...
Chinese Developers to Hike Luxury Project Prices
Some Chinese developers are planning to raise prices for new luxury projects in prime areas this year, in a rare sign of improving sentiment...
Cobra Gold 2015
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