While best known for his award-winning work as an actor on stage, television, and film, it is his off-camera service earning Gary Sinise the respect of many in uniform. VOA’s …
your ads here!Month: March 2019
Russia’s Arctic Plans Add to Polar Bears’ Climate Woes
Last month’s visit by roaming polar bears that put a Russian village on lockdown may be just the beginning. For as Moscow steps up its activity in the warming Arctic, …
your ads here!China Sets Economic Policy for 2019
Tax cuts and increased defense spending are among the measures China will introduce this year to boost its flagging economy. Premier Li Keqiang announced the measures Tuesday on the opening …
your ads here!With Cash, Crime and Drama, Nigeria Politics Inspire Movie Makers
With its alliances and betrayals, crimes and cash, and even a dash of witchcraft, the theatrical twists of Nigeria’s politics are inspiring directors from the country’s Nollywood movie industry. The …
your ads here!Facebook Prohibits Foreign-funded Ads for Indonesia Election
Facebook says it will not allow foreign-funded advertisements for an upcoming presidential election in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, hoping to allay concerns that its platform is being used to …
your ads here!New Techniques Let Scientists Zero In on Individual Cells
Did you hear what happened when Bill Gates walked into a bar? Everybody there immediately became millionaires — on average. That joke about a very rich man is an old …
your ads here!Activists Campaign for Treaty to End Violence Against Women
Women’s rights activists from 128 nations are launching a public campaign Tuesday for an international treaty to end violence against women and girls, a global scourge estimated by the United …
your ads here!Scientists Observe Low Sea Ice in Bering Sea Off Alaska
Open water has replaced sea ice in much of the Bering Sea off Alaska’s west coast, leaving villages vulnerable to powerful winter storms and adding challenges to Alaska Native hunters …
your ads here!‘The End of a Fantastic Era’ — a Look Back at the Concorde
The speed and elegant appearance of the Concorde inspired awe. Its ear-rattling sonic booms irritated people on the ground and led to restrictions on where the jet could fly. …
your ads here!Tanzania Woman Uses Soccer Ball Juggling Skills to Feed Her Family
A Tanzanian woman is traveling around Africa showcasing her soccer ball juggling skills as a way to feed her family. Her video clips have gone viral on social media and …
your ads here!Trump Extends US Sanctions Against Zimbabwe By a Year
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday extended by one year sanctions against Zimbabwe saying that the new government’s policies continue to pose an “unusual and extraordinary” threat to U.S. foreign …
your ads here!2nd Man Seems to Be Free of AIDS Virus After Transplant
A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant, the second success including the “Berlin patient,” doctors reported. The therapy had an early …
your ads here!US to End Preferential Trade Status for India, Turkey
At President Donald Trump’s direction, the United States intends to scrap the preferential trade status granted to India and Turkey, officials said Monday. Washington “intends to terminate India’s and Turkey’s …
your ads here!Mnuchin Announces Halt in Payments Into 2 US Retirement Funds
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin informed Congress on Monday that he will stop making payments into two government retirement funds now that the debt limit has gone back into effect. In …
your ads here!Egypt Releases Prominent Photojournalist After 5 Years in Prison
After five years of imprisonment, prominent Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zaid was released and returned to his family Monday. Zaid, popularly known as “Shawkan,” said he would continue his work …
your ads here!Where’s the Beef? US, Britain Clash Over Post-Brexit Trade Deal
Sharp differences have emerged between the United States and Britain over farming standards and practices in any post-Brexit trade deal. The trans-Atlantic allies have already begun exploratory talks on …
your ads here!US Actor Luke Perry Dead at 52
Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. …
your ads here!‘Where’s The Beef? US, Britain Clash Over Post-Brexit Trade Deal
London and Washington are beginning exploratory talks over a trade deal after Britain leaves the European Union – which both sides say could deliver huge economic benefits. But already sharp …
your ads here!Trump Prepares to Tighten Trade Embargo on Cuba
The Trump administration is preparing to tighten the six-decade trade embargo on Cuba on Monday by allowing some lawsuits against foreign companies using properties confiscated by the Cuban government after …
your ads here!From Satirical to Silly, Walking Clubs Spice Up Mardi Gras
A floppy-eared pooch wearing a red crustacean costume rides in a wagon decorated like a shrimp boat, followed by another “boat” wagon occupied by a pug in a sailor hat. …
your ads here!Pharrell to Launch Music Festival in Virginia Beach in April
Pharrell is heading home to Virginia Beach to launch a new music and culture festival. The Grammy-winning superstar announced Monday SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day event he’s calling a …
your ads here!Strong Resistance to Trade Deal Brewing in China
Even as China and the United States are working to finalize a trade agreement, Beijing is grappling with the challenge of building political consensus about implementing and enforcing the deal …
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