Power Urges Ukrainians to Push for Reforms
The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Ukrainian people to move from demanding change to helping to create it.
Suicide Bomber Attacks in Luxor, Egypt
A suicide attacker exploded a bomb Wednesday near the ancient Karnak temple in southern Egypt.
FIFA Suspends Bidding for 2026 World Cup
The world soccer organization, FIFA, said it has suspended the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup.
Obama, Abadi: Quicker training needed for Iraqi Troops
U.S. President Barack Obama met with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Germany Monday.
Ruling Party in Turkey Loses Parliamentary Majority
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party lost its majority in Parliament in voting on Sunday.
Yemen’s President Says Peace Talks Will Not Include Rebels
The internationally-recognized president of Yemen says talks set for Sunday about the future of his country will not include Houthi rebels.
G7 Leaders to Continue Sanctions on Russia
Leaders of seven industrial countries have opened a second day of talks in Germany.
Will South China Sea Dispute Cause a World War?
American experts and investors are closely watching political, military and economic developments in the South China Sea.
VOA Witnesses Movement of Troops in Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Thursday that 9,000 Russian troops are in the rebel-controlled area of eastern Ukraine.
Islamic State Redirects Water in Iraq
Islamic State militants have closed a dam on the Euphrates River in western Iraq.