Questions Remain About Yangtze River Ship Sinking
The number of dead continues to increase three days after a ship capsized in China’s Yangtze River.
Egyptian Court Orders Retrial for Mubarak
An Egyptian appeals court ruled that former President Hosni Mubarak must face a retrial on murder charges.
Islamic State Redirects Water in Iraq
Islamic State militants have closed a dam on the Euphrates River in western Iraq.
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.
LinkedIn, EF Offer Test Scores for English Learners
EF Education First, a private education company, is working with LinkedIn to test members of the business social networking site on the language of business: English.
Harvard Gets $400 Million, Biggest Gift Ever
America’s Harvard University said Wednesday it has received $400 million from American billionaire John Paulson.
South Korea: Test Shows Missile Can Hit ‘Any Target’ in North Korea.
South Korea said it has tested a ballistic missile able to strike any target in North Korea.
Gunmen Kill Two Egyptian Police Officers Near Pyramids
Gunmen shot and killed two police officers Wednesday, near Egypt’s famous pyramids in Giza.
US: 10,000 Militants Killed During Anti-IS Campaign
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Islamic State group has suffered many losses in the past nine months.
Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri
Boko Haram militants have again attacked the Nigerian city of Maiduguri.