China’s Manufacturing Slowdown Worries Investors
Concerns over China’s economy increased after a disappointing report on the nation’s manufacturing was released Tuesday.
Europe Struggles With Migrant Wave
Europe is trying to deal with what is being called its biggest wave of migrants since World War Two.
In Alaska, President Obama Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Change
President Barack Obama walked on a melting Arctic glacier, a river of ice, in Alaska Tuesday.
Thai Officials Arrest Bombing Suspect
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says a suspect matching the description of the bomber of a shrine in Bangkok has been arrested.
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.