Headlines
  • US President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement was "very close," even though Tehran denied his assertion that it was prepared to turn over nuclear weapons.
  • Iran's Foreign Ministry denied claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nation's enriched uranium stockpile, stating that it would not be moved "anywhere."
  • After Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, oil prices fell by about 10% on Friday.
  • The six-week conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 people and the displacement of one in five.

Year: 2020

January 24, 2020

The Challenge of Wiring Rural America

The US Federal Communications Commission estimates that about 19 million Americans still don’t have access to broadband internet access. Most of those people live in rural parts of the country. But little by little individuals, companies and the government are changing that

Scene at United Nations Headquarters

A view of the sun rising behind Long Island City and the sculpture, “Good Defeats Evil”, by Zurab Tsereteli, in the north garden area of UN Headquarters. The sculpture, presented by the Soviet Union in 1990, depicts St. George slaying the dragon

January 23, 2020

No Truth Please!

The Populist leaders across the World have perfected the art of controlling the media business and they also know how to mislead the public

Charges Against Journalist Glenn Greenwald in...

Seven people were indicted by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, January 21, as part of the investigation into the hacking of cell phones of senior Brazilian officials in 2019. The American journalist Glenn Greenwald , who lives in Brazil, and who founded the Info site The Intercept Brasil is among the accused

Ninety-Year-Old Uyghur Imam Confirmed Detained in...

Muhammad, who lives in exile in Boston, recently spoke with RFA’s Uyghur Service to explain how she had learned of Ayup’s detention, as well as the efforts she has since made to determine where he is and if he is still living

Artist Helps Grieving Pet Owners Remember

For many people, pets are part of the family. So when pets die, it makes sense that some owners might want pictures to help them remember their favorite fur babies

Protests in Iraq Continue Despite Violence...

Protests in Iraq continue despite recent violence and deepening divides following an exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran inside Iraqi territory earlier this month. On Friday, mass demonstrations are expected against U.S. military involvement in Iraq, as well as for the basic rights protesters have been demanding for months

Meet the Afri-Vegans: South Africa Slowly...

Vegetarian and vegan lifestyle gaining momentum in meet loving South Africa.A Special report on South Africans slowly embracing vegan lifestyle

January 22, 2020

Russia Prepares for a New Tandemocracy

Under the new system envisaged by Putin, the State Council, a presidential advisory body, will have its power enshrined in the constitution. It’s not yet clear precisely what powers it will receive, but they could include the right to introduce legislative initiatives and to take part in appointing regional governors

Using Grandma’s Recipe to Feed the...

Many organizations help provide food aid to refugees around the world. Next is the story of a man in Washington D.C. who is using his grandmother’s secret falafel recipe to do the same

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