North Korea Denies Apology for Landmine Incident
North Korea’s National Defense Commission has denied apologizing for a landmine explosion that injured two South Koreans.
Roman Catholic Leader Calls for Abortion Pardons
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has called on priests to forgive what the church considers a serious sin, abortion.
Iran Nuclear Deal Gets Important Support
A U.S. senator has announced her support for the international agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
Migrant Crisis Shows Effects in Budapest
More than 2,000 people have been unable to travel from the main international train station in Budapest, Hungary.
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 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.
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.
Europe Struggles With Migrant Wave
Europe is trying to deal with what is being called its biggest wave of migrants since World War Two.
China’s Manufacturing Slowdown Worries Investors
Concerns over China’s economy increased after a disappointing report on the nation’s manufacturing was released Tuesday.
Malala Yousafzai Speaks in Support of Women’s Rights
And the youngest winner of a Nobel Prize visited VOA in Washington on Sunday.