A senior Cambodian health official says 14 villagers whose sudden deaths were thought to have been caused by polluted water actually died from drinking rice wine containing methanol. Health Ministry …
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Air France’s Stock Sinks as Government Warns on Its Future
Air France’s share price dived Monday after its CEO quit and the French government warned that the country’s flagship carrier might collapse. A new strike Monday over wage demands, meanwhile, …
your ads here!African-born Actors, Directors Collaborate, Share Hollywood Experiences
They are producers, directors, editors, and actors. But what they share in common is their continent of birth – Africa. Once a month, they meet to share their experiences in …
your ads here!African Born Actors, Directors Collaborate, Share Hollywood Experiences
They are producers, directors, editors, and actors. But what they share in common is their continent of birth – Africa. Once a month, they meet to share their experiences in …
your ads here!French Minister: Use Cannes Festival to ‘Liberate Women’s Voices’
The movie industry must use this week’s Cannes Film Festival to “liberate and listen to women’s voices” if it is to stamp out sexual harassment, the French minister for gender …
your ads here!Summer Blockbusters Bode a Profitable Season
When it comes to blockbusters, bigger and bolder is Hollywood’s focus for this summer as the studios count on new and improved sequels to make up for last year’s lackluster …
your ads here!Chihuahuas Have Their Day at Washington Cinco de Mayo Festival
Originating from Mexico, Chihuahua’s are one of the smallest dog breeds. And on Saturday, 128 competed in the “Running of the Chihuahuas” to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. From …
your ads here!Art Robots to Help Painters’ Creativity
A new invention is a result of a joint effort by artists and scientists. Computerized art robots can memorize artist’s strokes and effects and reproduce them as needed. They can …
your ads here!Women in India Fighting Tough Cancer Battle
Globally, more cases of cancer are reported in men than in women. A recent study in India reveals that the reverse is true there. Published in the medical journal Lancet, …
your ads here!From Horse Carts to Hyperloop: Revolution of the American Railroad
The first railroad appeared in the United States back in 1828. Located entirely in the state of Maryland, it was only 25 kilometers long. Today, American trains look very different …
your ads here!‘Cook It, Save It, Share It’ Campaign Fights Food Waste
An innovative consumer awareness campaign will be launched this summer in several cities in the United States. The campaign is aimed at preventing the waste of food that costs the …
your ads here!Justify Triumphs in Soggy Kentucky Derby
Justify, the favored horse going into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, won the 2-kilometer race on a rain-soaked track. Justify, ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, held off Audible and Good …
your ads here!Rights Groups Seek Help Keeping Messaging Apps ‘Disguised’
Digital civil rights groups are writing to Congress next week to ask for help persuading internet giants Google and Amazon to reverse decisions they made that will make it harder …
your ads here!Australia Investigates Fake Aboriginal Art
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia is investigating fake Aboriginal art and craft. The committee has heard from campaigners in Western Australia that up to 90 per cent of Indigenous art …
your ads here!US Trade Delegation to Brief Trump After Talks in China
The U.S. and China ended the second day of high level talks Friday aimed at avoiding a possible trade war. The U.S. delegation, headed by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, will …
your ads here!NASA Mission to Peer Into Mars’ Past
A powerful Atlas 5 rocket was poised for liftoff early Saturday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, carrying to Mars the first robotic NASA lander designed entirely for exploring …
your ads here!British Scientists Find More Accurate Test for Peanut Allergy
Peanuts are the most common cause of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction. But British scientists have found a better way to monitor a significant food hazard by developing …
your ads here!Can Landslides be Predicted?
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and heavy rains can cause large amounts of rock and soil to collapse under their own weight and tumble down a slope. These landslides can crush everything …
your ads here!US Unemployment Rate 3.9 Percent, Lowest Since 2000
President Trump reveled in the 3.9 percent U.S. unemployment rate Friday, following the release of figures by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But some say that these numbers don’t tell …
your ads here!Trump Team Demands China Slash Trade Surplus, Tariffs
The Trump administration has drawn a hard line in trade talks with China, demanding a $200 billion cut in the Chinese trade surplus with the United States, sharply lower tariffs …
your ads here!China Horse Club Seeks to Breed Winners
A Malaysian businessman and his Chinese partners have set their sights on a traditional American pastime — horse racing. As VOA’s Abby Sun reports, two horses partly owned by the …
your ads here!Nigerian, Chinese Central Banks Agree to Currency Swap
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Peoples Bank of China (PBoC) have agreed on a currency swap worth $2.5 billion to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar in …
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