Headlines
  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy issues a warning that the Strait of Hormuz is "closed," citing five tankers that have been hit since Friday.
  • Four drones were intercepted and destroyed over the provinces of Riyadh, Eastern, and Southern, according to the coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
  • The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen claims to have intercepted three drones in the southern and Riyadh regions, two cruise missiles over the Red Sea, and a ballistic missile headed for the Saudi city of Yanbu. In the
  • Police and pritesters clashed during Saturday's large-scale protests across France over social injustice, exorbitant prices, and the condition of the educational system.
  • Just two days before the new sanctions and tariffs on Russia mandated by the law named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham were scheduled to go into effect, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving them.
  • On Saturday afternoon, a car drove through a soccer match in Wichita, Kansas, killing a child and an adult and injuring numerous others.

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October 3, 2019

Kolkata is Famous for it’s Theme...

Kolkata is famous for it’s carnival like atmosphere and themed based festivals.One such famous organizer of Autumn Festival

Commemoration in Istanbul for Murdered Journalist...

In Turkey, a commemoration was held to mark the first anniversary of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed and dismembered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Khashoggi’s murder sparked widespread international condemnation of Saudi Arabia, and the calls for justice are continuing, as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul

From Rescue Cat to Corporate Star

Millionaire businesswoman Varisiri Methachittiphan ( (Wa-REE-siri MAY-ta-JITTY-Pan) is an immigrant success story. She started out in the U.S. as a typical Thai student, eager to study and enjoy new experiences

Hong Kong Police Shooting of Protester...

More than 100 people were injured during Tuesday’s mass demonstrations in Hong Kong

October 2, 2019

Born Deaf, Top-Scoring Footballer Dreams of...

International sporting law forbids athletes with disabilities from competing against those who don’t. Inevitably, some players outshine their counterparts despite missing limbs or senses. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has the story of a man with disabilities who rolls past the competition

Heading to School Far From Home

For kids all over the world, the coming of Fall means the beginning of school year. For some children though, it is a reminder that they are far away from their own schools and homes

Hungry for a Deal? Apps Help...

According to the United Nations, a third of the world’s food is either lost or wasted every year. Two startups are tackling food waste at the local level, allowing businesses to sell their leftovers at a discount instead of throwing everything away

Modern College Teaches Ancient Craftsmanship

Thirty years ago, a deadly hurricane ripped through the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina, destroying many of its historic homes and buildings. A shortage of skilled artisans meant it took years to rebuild the city. Today, a generation of aspiring artists is learning traditional building skills at a local college where job placement is 100%

One Year After Khashoggi Murder, Trump’s...

One year after the murder of Washington Post columnist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump remains a reliable ally of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the special relationship between the two countries is bigger than any one issue. But many in the U.S. Congress are still pressing for changes in U.S. policy towards Saudi Arabia until those responsible for the murder are held accountable

October 1, 2019

Crossing The Front Line In Eastern...

Some 10,000 people a day cross a collapsed bridged across the front line in war-torn eastern Ukraine

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