Oregon state Republicans would rather go AWOL than let a climate bill pass that they say would raise costs for rural Oregonians. A bill requiring polluters to pay for their…
more ...Researchers Test Fungus That Kills Malaria Mosquitos
The World Health Organization says nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of contracting malaria. Efforts to fight the disease take two paths, fighting the disease itself and…
more ...A North Dakota Prairie, Home to One of America’s First Mosques
Muslims started settling in America in the 1600s. From the Northeast to Midwest, they have left their mark on U.S. history. Even in some Midwestern states where few Muslims live,…
more ...Istanbul Goes Back to Polls in Critical Vote
This Sunday, Istanbul votes again in a mayoral election, after authorities voided an opposition victory that ended 15 years of control by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AKP Party. Dorian Jones…
more ...Hong Kong Police Call Protests ‘Illegal and Irrational’
Hong Kong police sharply criticized anti-government protesters for besieging their headquarters but refrained from using force to disperse them, in a contrast to the violence that erupted in the city…
more ...Straight Talk Africa
Join us every Wednesday as Shaka and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution. Broadcast…
more ...Daybreak 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…
more ...Boris Johnson to EU: I Won’t Pay Unless Deal Improved
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is stepping up his campaign to be Britain’s next prime minister by challenging the European Union over Brexit terms. Johnson told the Sunday Times he…
more ...US Treasury Chief: Trump ‘Perfectly Happy’ to Tax More Chinese Imports
U.S. Treasury chief Steven Mnuchin said Sunday President Donald Trump would be “perfectly happy” to tax more imports from China if he cannot reach a trade deal with Chinese President…
more ...US Recruits Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
Online data is at risk. Hackers are getting smarter and companies across the globe are facing a shortage of trained professionals who can help protect their data. To fill this…
more ...Amazon Set to Begin Drone Package Delivery
The giant e-commerce technology company, Amazon, has announced that it expects to start delivering orders to shoppers’ homes by drones in the coming months. The details are still in the…
more ...Trade Experts Unruffled About Rare Earth Minerals Supply
Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China have sparked worries about the 17 exotic-sounding rare earth minerals needed for high-tech products like robotics, drones and electric cars. China…
more ...G-20 Finance Leaders’ Goal: Adapt to Turmoil in Trade, Tech
Financial leaders of the Group of 20 gathered Saturday to brainstorm ways to adapt global finance to an age of trade turmoil and digital disruptions. The central bank governors and…
more ...With Mexico Deal Done, US Urges China to Resume Trade Talks
One down, still others to go. President Donald Trump claimed a victory after Washington and Mexico agreed on measures to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United…
more ...Federally Insured Banks Largely Off-Limits to Cannabis Business
In May, Arkansas became the latest state to cash in on the sale of medical marijuana. Lines of people wrapped around a newly opened dispensary, drawing in customers from all…
more ...US, China Talk Trade at G-20 Finance Meeting
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that he plans to speak privately with China’s central bank governor about trade on the sidelines of annual Group of 20 finance talks…
more ...Two Execs Out as Uber Stock Sputters
Uber is parting ways with two of its top executives less than a month after the company’s rocky stock market debut. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an email Friday…
more ...US Legislators Seek Answers on Boeing 737 Max Defect
Two key U.S. legislators want answers from Boeing and federal regulators about why the company waited more than a year to disclose that a safety alert in its 737 Max plane wasn’t…
more ...Trade War Clouds Outlook as Finance Chiefs Meet in Japan
Finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Japan this weekend will try to make headway on long-standing issues such as how much global giants like Facebook and Amazon should…
more ...Putin Says US Unilateralism Undermines Global Trade
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the United States for using pressure and sanctions to maintain its economic supremacy. Speaking Friday at an investment forum in St. Petersburg, Putin said…
more ...Research: Russian Disinformation on YouTube Draws Ads, Lacks Warnings
Fourteen Russia-backed YouTube channels spreading disinformation have been generating billions of views and millions of dollars in advertising revenue, according to researchers, and had not been labeled as state-sponsored, contrary…
more ...Facebook Stops Huawei From Pre-Installing Its Apps on Phones
Facebook has stopped letting its apps come pre-installed on smartphones sold by Huawei in order to comply with U.S. restrictions, dealing a fresh blow to the Chinese tech giant. The…
more ...US Jobs Growth Slows Sharply
U.S. job growth slowed sharply in May and wages rose less than expected, suggesting the loss of momentum in economic activity was spreading to the labor market, which could increase…
more ...Fiat Chrysler Drops Renault Merger Idea
Italian-U.S. carmaker Fiat Chrysler on Thursday pulled the plug on its proposed merger with Renault, saying negotiations had become “unreasonable” because of political resistance in Paris. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles,…
more ...Google Cloud Gaming Service to Launch in 14 Countries This Year
Google on Thursday released new details about its video game streaming service Stadia, which will be available in 14 countries starting in November. For the launch, Google will sell its…
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