Headlines
  • Since the US-Iran deal was announced on Sunday, Iran's army claims that Israel has violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times. The aggressor "should expect a harsh response" if the attacks persist, according to the army.
  • Switzerland said that an initial deal between the US and Iran would be signed in Lucerne on Friday.
  • US President Trump said that the deal implies Iran won't have nuclear weapons while speaking at the G7 summit.
  • US president Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon in a "more responsible" way.
  • An alleged targeted acid attack in New Jersey injured six people, including three teenagers.
  • A manhunt is underway for the alleged shooter who reportedly shot two coworkers at a Delaware hospital on Tuesday.

Tag: Racial Violence

June 6, 2020

US Protest Immigrant Anger

The nationwide demonstrations in the U.S. protesting the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis have also been accompanied in some instances by looting and vandalism. In one immigrant community near Los Angeles, residents are angry and fearful after seeing their livelihoods destroyed in just one night. This latest experience brings back painful memories of the past

June 3, 2020

‘Take Up Space’: Baltimore Youth Protest...

Protesters in Baltimore, Maryland, are taking to the streets in support of a black man who died in police custody more than a thousand miles away. Baltimore is no stranger to protest – even rioting – after its own troubles with alleged police brutality

June 1, 2020

Simmering Racial Tensions Reach Boiling Point...

Peaceful protesting has descended into looting, arson and other violence across the United States following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, despite curfews and an increase in law enforcement on the streets of most major U.S. cities, simmering racial tensions have reached a boiling point

May 31, 2020

NAACP President Speaks on Death of...

VOA’s International Edition’s Steve Miller had the opportunity to chat over Skype with Derrick Johnson, the President and CEO of the NAACP

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