Woman World War II Pilot Honored
During World War II, American women pilots were trained to fly non-combat missions so that men could fly fighter planes.
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.
Egyptian Court Orders Retrial for Mubarak
An Egyptian appeals court ruled that former President Hosni Mubarak must face a retrial on murder charges.
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.
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.
Gunmen Kill Two Egyptian Police Officers Near Pyramids
Gunmen shot and killed two police officers Wednesday, near Egypt’s famous pyramids in Giza.
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.
Harvard Gets $400 Million, Biggest Gift Ever
America’s Harvard University said Wednesday it has received $400 million from American billionaire John Paulson.