Afghan officials say gunmen have killed at least 13 people in a late-night attack on passengers traveling on a highway in central Afghanista...
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US, Afghanistan Herald 'New Era of Cooperation'
U.S. and Afghan leaders are heralding a "new era of cooperation" following talks Monday at the historic presidential retreat at Ca...
Overfishing Opponent Wins Environmental Prize
A supporter of a controversial way to prevent overfishing has won a major environmental prize. Jane Lubchenco backed programs known as catch...
Obama Announces New Funds to Expand Science Education
President Barack Obama has announced nearly a quarter-billion dollars in new pledges to support the study of science, technology, engineerin...
Saudis Claw Back Global Market Share With Oil Output Push
When Saudi Arabia's oil minister Ali al-Naimi says he does not want the kingdom to lose market share anymore, he really means it. Iraq, ...
Senegal Jails Ex-president's Son for 6 Years for Corruption
A special court in Senegal sentenced the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade to six years in prison for corruption on Monday and ordered ...
US Court Authorizes Citigroup to Process Argentine Bond Payments
Citigroup said it has been authorized by a U.S. judge to process two Argentine debt payments, which could ease tensions between the bank and...
Chicago Artist Marks Armenian Genocide With Guernica-size Work
One hundred years after the mass killing of Armenians, a Chicago artist has created a monumental painting to honor the victims and celebrate...
Missile System Helps Counter N. Korea Threats, US Official Says
A senior Pentagon official says a U.S. missile defense called Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a key part of efforts to counte...
Business, Farming Go Greener to Protect Nairobi Water Supply
In a unique pairing of business interests and conservation, a new water fund is launching in Kenya to better-protect Nairobi's main sour...
California Science Center Tells Story of Ancient Scrolls
The manuscripts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls were uncovered in the mid-20th century, and they are still yielding clues about life and relig...
Drones May Help Stop Poaching in South Africa
Monitoring vast areas of South Africa for illegal hunting of animals is most effective from the air. But it is also expensive. A group of Sp...
Police Suspend Investigation of University of Virginia Rape
Police in Virginia say they are suspending an investigation into allegations of a gang rape at the University of Virginia reported in a Roll...
Republican Ted Cruz Launches Presidential Campaign.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas became the first official candidate for the 2016 U.S. presidential election, announcing in a speech Mon...
For Business, More Women in Charge Means Bigger Profits
When Rohini Anand took over diversity programs at multinational catering company Sodexo in 2002, she had one goal: To prove that it pays for...
March 23, 2015
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NYT: Clinton Aides Used Personal Emails to Communicate With Her
Private emails that Hillary Clinton turned over to a House committee investigating the 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi...
UK Might Consider Laws Countering Islamist Extremism
Britain will introduce measures to counter Islamist extremism, including an investigation into Sharia courts and a crackdown on incendiary p...
VOA Exclusive: Interview with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, during his first visit as president to Washington, gave a one-on-one interview with VOA Afghan Service report...
US Marine on Trial for Murder of Transgender Philippine National
The trial of a U.S. Marine accused of killing a transgender Philippine national in October is under way, with some keeping a close eye on te...
Iraq PM, Obama to Meet in Washington in April
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will visit Washington next month to discuss the ongoing fight against Islamic State militants, the...
Ghani: Afghan Partnership with U.S. is 'Foundational'
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani visited the Pentagon Monday to thank U.S. troops for their sacrifice and struggle in his country, honoring the...
Late Singapore Leader Hailed as Visionary
The death of Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, has sparked a flood of tributes for a man who has become synonymous with the modern ...
Ghani: Afghan Partnership with US Is 'Foundational'
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani visited the Pentagon Monday to thank U.S. troops for their sacrifice and struggle in his country, honoring the...
Obama Calls for Peaceful Elections in Nigeria
U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for free and fair elections in Nigeria this Saturday -- and for Nigerians to reject the violence that...
Lee Kuan Yew, Founder of Modern Singapore, Dies at 91
Former Singapore prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has died early Monday at the age of 91. Lee was Singapore’s leader from 1959 until 1990, but re...
UN Envoy: Libyan Unity Government Could Be Named This Week
The first members of a potential unity government in Libya could be named in the coming days, according to the U.N.'s envoy to Libya. ...
Senegal Jails Son of Former President on Graft Charges
A special court in Senegal sentenced the son of former president Aboulaye Wade to six years in prison on Monday and ordered him to pay a 138...
Obama to Announce $240M in Education Donations at Science Fair
President Barack Obama is highlighting private-sector efforts to encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue education in...
Greece Needs Help to Repay Debt
The leader of debt-ridden Greece meets Monday with the leader of economic powerhouse Germany. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras warned Ger...
Cambodians Hopeful Obama Visit Will Boost Education for Girls
Cambodians say they are hopeful the visit of U.S. first lady Michelle Obama will make a positive difference in the educational future of the...
Beijing's Ongoing Corruption Probe Casts Wide Net
China’s anti-corruption crackdown, led by President Xi Jinping, continues to reach into the upper ranks of China’s state-owned enterprises, ...
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