Kenyan Ice Hockey Team Hosts First Exhibition Tournament
A Kenyan ice hockey team, the only one in East Africa, has hosted an exhibition tournament with teams made up by foreign diplomats. The Kenya Ice Lions hope to bring
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Trump to Hold at Least 8 Bilateral Side Meetings at G-20
Just a month after a state visit to Japan, U.S. President Donald Trump this week heads to the East Asian country again. In Osaka, Trump will attend the Group
Read MoreUS Convenes Economic Peace Conference in Bahrain
The United States is convening an economic workshop in the Persian Gulf state of Bahrain Tuesday aimed at jumpstarting the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. America’s Middle East
Read MoreItaly Beats Out Sweden to Host 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, the International Olympic Committee announced Monday. Milano-Cortina elected as Host City for the Winter Olympic Games 2026 @MilanoCortina26#MilanoCortina2026pic.twitter.com/v9MHpRMfLB —
Read MoreBritain Sharpens Tone Towards Iran
Britain appears to be moving closer to U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on Iran and hardening its attitude towards Tehran — the result, diplomats say, partly of talks during the
Read MoreTrump Says He Sent North Korean Leader ‘Very Friendly Letter’
U.S. President Donald Trump says the letter he sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was a “very friendly” response to a letter he received from Kim earlier this month
Read MoreSudan’s Protesters Accept Roadmap for Civilian Rule
Sudan’s protest movement accepted an Ethiopian roadmap for a civilian-led transitional government, a spokesman said on Sunday, after a months-long standoff with the country’s military rulers — who did not
Read MoreRetired US Admiral Joe Sestak Announces Democratic Run for White House
Another Democrat has entered the 2020 race for the White House. Retired Navy admiral and former Pennsylvania congressman Joe Sestak announced his candidacy Sunday on his website. He introduced himself
Read MoreAnalysts: New Rebel Offensive May Further Complicate Syria’s Conflict
Syrian rebel groups have launched a major offensive this week against government troops in a Syrian province in what is seen by analysts as a new twist to the ongoing
Read MoreLGBTQ News Coverage Evolving 50 Years After Stonewall
During the 1969 series of riots that followed a police raid of the Stonewall Inn, the New York Daily News headlined a story that quickly became infamous: “Homo Nest Raided,
Read MoreTechnology Helps People who are Visually Impaired to ‘See’ Art
Museums across the United States are striving to be more accessible to everyone. That includes touchable versions of photographs and paintings for people who may not be able to see
Read MoreKabul at Night: Daily Life Steeped in Security Risks
Concrete military walls and police security checkpoints are seen on every corner of Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul. The robust security presence signals a major effort to protect civilians and government
Read More7 Workers Dead, 21 Injured in Cambodia Building Collapse
A seven-story building under construction collapsed in Cambodia’s coastal city of Sihanoukville early Saturday, killing seven workers and injuring 21, authorities said. Provincial authorities said in a statement that
Read MoreUN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuelan Government to Free Jailed Dissidents
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet is urging the Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests. Her request came at the
Read MoreIran Warns of Firm Response to any US Threat
VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson and VOA Persian’s Katherine Ahn contributed to this report from Washington. WASHINGTON — Iran warned Saturday that it would react sharply to any perceived aggression
Read MorePaper Shortage in Zimbabwe Makes Passports Elusive
Delays in obtaining passports are making some Zimbabweans think of “jumping the border” to look for jobs and a better life. People are still applying for the documents so they
Read MoreAfghan Politicians To Meet in Pakistan for Peace Talks
Senior political figures from Afghanistan, including several presidential candidates, will attend a rare, unofficial meeting in neighboring Pakistan Saturday where they will hold discussions on how to promote “peace and
Read MoreIS Followers in Syria, Iraq Want Evacuation to Somalia
Dozens of European citizens of Somali origin who joined the Islamic State terror group in Syria and Iraq want to go to Somalia due to European countries’ reluctance to take
Read MoreDaybreak Africa
Each morning, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news as well as listener
Read MoreScientists Use Specialized Florida Lab for Magnetic Field Research
Powerful magnets at a laboratory in Florida are allowing researchers to see the unseeable, understand the nature of things, and break the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Faith Lapidus has more
Read MoreBreast Cancer Drug Shows Promise
A new form of drug drastically improves survival rates of pre-menopausal women with the most common type of breast cancer, researchers said on Saturday, citing the results of an international
Read MoreCoal Industry’s Survival in Question as Companies Go Green
You know things are not going well for your industry when one of your best customer gives a keynote speech at your annual conference to talk up your competition. At
Read MoreCalifornia Firm Reports Progress on Blood Tests to Detect Cancer
A California company says its experimental blood test was able to detect many types of cancer at an early stage and gave very few false alarms in a study that
Read MoreChinese Scientists Find CO2 Better for Fracking than Water
Chinese scientists have discovered that carbon dioxide is more efficient to use in fracking than water. Fracking is the controversial process in which water or other fluids are injected into
Read MoreCDC: US Reports Most Measles Cases in 25 Years
Government health officials say there have been 971 cases of measles in the United States so far this year, the most cases since 1994, when there were 963 cases for
Read MoreEnergy Secretary: US Aims to Make Fossil Fuels Cleaner
The Trump administration is committed to making fossil fuels cleaner rather than imposing “draconian” regulations on coal and oil, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Thursday at an energy conference
Read MoreNBCUniversal Latest US Media Company Reconsidering Georgia Business over Abortion Law
NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia on Thursday joined a wave of U.S. media companies, including Walt Disney Co, saying they will reconsider working in Georgia if a new law banning abortions after
Read MoreFracking With CO2, Not Water, Could Be More Efficient, Study Says
Carbon dioxide appears to be more efficient than water for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to extract oil and natural gas, according to a study led by scientists in China published
Read MoreDRC’s Ebola Battle Fraught With Security Risks
The World Health Organization says success in ending the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo hinges upon improving security in North Kivu and Ituri provinces. The region has
Read MoreAmid Health Care Shortage, Immigrants Are Rural America’s Saving Grace
Roberta Boltz keeps her doors unlocked at night. The former coal mine worker says it is just one perk of living in the small Pennsylvania town of Hegins. But last
Read MoreHospitals in Rural America Increase Foreign-Born Hires
The U.S. faces a massive shortage of health care professionals over the next decade, including up to 120,000 physicians by 2030, according to data by the Association of American Medical
Read MoreSneezing a Lot? Handheld Allergen Detector Can Help
Whether you live in a city of somewhere more rural, there are always things in the air, invisible to the naked eye that could make you sneeze or cause major
Read MorePakistan Trying to Grapple With Its Biggest HIV Outbreak
A joint rapid response team of experts from the United States and the U.N. World Health Organization arrived in Pakistan Tuesday to support the response to the country’s “biggest” outbreak
Read MoreSwiss Scientists Trying Carbon Capture in Their Own Backyard
The idea of pumping excess carbon emissions underground has been around for a while. As the process gets cheaper and more practical scientists are testing new ways to lock away
Read MoreOverfishing Off Senegal Is Threatening Fish Stocks
Overfishing in Senegal is crippling a once-prodigious artisanal industry long relied on to help feed the West African nation’s population. Moreover, this crisis is happening at a time when climate
Read MoreScientists Find Gold-Loving Fungus In Australia
A fluffy pink fungus that decorates itself with gold nanoparticles has been found in Western Australia. Researchers believe the fungus is an indicator of gold deposits and hope the discovery
Read MoreWe’re Only About 43% Human, Study Shows
New discoveries about what is inside the body are making scientists rethink what makes a person human and what makes people sick or healthy. Less than half of the cells
Read MoreStudy: Less Than Half of Human Body Is Human
New discoveries are making scientists rethink what makes us human, and even why we get sick and how to stay healthy. Research estimates that we’re only about 43% human. The
Read MoreSearching for Coral That’s Resistant to Climate Change
The world’s coral reefs host an astounding amount of the ocean’s biodiversity, but warming waters are putting them at risk around the world. Now a group of Australian scientists is
Read MoreUN Strengthens Measures to Combat Ebola Epidemic in DR Congo
The United Nations has drawn up new measures to strengthen its response to the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and put an end to the spread of
Read MoreDrones Monitor Whale Health In Australia
A water-proof drone is being used by Australian scientists to collect the highly-treasured nasal mucus of migrating whales. The snot is rich with fresh DNA, viruses and bacteria, and is
Read MoreNew Breast Cancer Treatment Offers Women Options
Regular screenings and advanced treatments are helping more women than ever to survive breast cancer. But even when their disease is caught early, more than 200,000 U.S. women each year
Read MoreMedicine Treats Fatal Genetic Disease — for $2M
U.S. regulators have approved the most expensive medicine ever, for a rare disorder that destroys a baby’s muscle control and kills nearly all of those with the most common type
Read MoreSpaceX Launches First Satellites for Its Internet Service
A SpaceX rocket has launched 60 satellites into orbit, which will be used to provide internet service from space. The rocket was launched Thursday night from Cape Canaveral in the
Read MoreStudents Worldwide Protest Inaction on Climate Change
Thousands of school students in Australia and New Zealand took to the streets Friday, initiating an international day of protests against the lack of action against climate change. Organizers expect
Read MoreAnacondas Born to ‘Virgin Mother’ at Boston Aquarium
Anna, a female green anaconda that has lived most of her life in an all-female enclosure at the New England Aquarium, has given birth. The anaconda produced 18 snakes in
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