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.
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.
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.
Ten Years after Katrina, New Orleans Is a Different City
Ten years ago, a very powerful storm struck the southeastern United States.
As Many as 50 Migrants Found Dead in a Truck in Austria
As many as 50 refugees were found dead inside a truck in Austria Thursday.