Protesters Call for the Ouster of Lebanon’s Environment Minister
Reuters news agency reports that Lebanese protesters occupied the environment ministry in the capital Beirut on Tuesday.
Thai Officials Announce More Arrest Orders for Bombing Suspects
Thai officials are seeking two additional people in connection with their investigation of a deadly bombing in Bangkok.
US Said to Be Preparing Sanctions Against China
The Washington Post reports that the United States is preparing economic sanctions against Chinese individuals and companies.
European Ministers Urge Action on Migrants
The Interior Ministers of Britain, France and Germany have called for urgent action to deal with thousands of migrants arriving in Europe.
President Obama Speaks at Climate Change Conference in Alaska
President Obama visits the state of Alaska Monday.
Malala Yousafzai Speaks in Support of Women’s Rights
And the youngest winner of a Nobel Prize visited VOA in Washington on Sunday.
Ten Years after Katrina, New Orleans Is a Different City
Ten years ago, a very powerful storm struck the southeastern United States.
Serena Williams Chasing History at US Open
The U.S. Open tennis tournament begins Monday in New York City.
Student Develops Gun Unlocked by Fingerprint
A gunman killed two members of a television news crew in the United States earlier this week.
Book Pages Could Provide Safe Drinking Water
The expression “a thirst for knowledge” may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water.