Yemen’s President Says Peace Talks Will Not Include Rebels
The internationally-recognized president of Yemen says talks set for Sunday about the future of his country will not include Houthi rebels.
Sixth Person Dies of MERS in South Korea
A sixth person in South Korea has died from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, also known as MERS.
Police Search for Escaped Murderers in New York
More than 200 police officers are searching for two murderers who escaped from a prison in the American state of New York.
Idea to Reduce Wildlife Trafficking Can Win $500,000
The U.S. Agency for International Development is launching a competition to fight wildlife poaching and trafficking.
Chinese Hackers Break into US Federal Worker Database
U.S. officials said hackers in China are responsible for stealing information on millions of federal government employees.
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.