Phare, the Cambodian Circus troupe, has been performing in the United States and the message of its tour is that it wants the world to know that Cambodia is a very different country today, than the common image of its tragic past.
In Sunday speech to nation, president said there is no evidence yet that San Bernardino shooters were directed by any terrorist organization overseas or part of any broader conspiracy in US.
In New York, record crowds are expected for 89th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is being held under tight security just two weeks after Paris terror attacks.
A recent report found that if women had the same chance to participate in the formal economy as men, it would add up to $28 trillion a year, or 26 percent, to the global economy by 2025.
Former Southeast Asians who fled wars in the '70s now live in a place both likely and unlikely as a destination for refugees settling in the US.
Although some think Columbus was a great explorer, others are offended by his legacy.
Men and women of all races and faiths were invited this year to the 20th anniversary reprise Saturday, themed 'Justice or Else!'
Washington’s Chinatown was once the home of many Chinese immigrants. But over the years, the Chinese population has decreased sharply, which has caused the local Chinese culture to fade. VOA’s Adrianna Zhang has more.
Pope Francis is expected to touch on sensitive issues including Middle East refugee crisis, climate change and excesses of capitalism.
After meeting with president, Francis will take part in parade around National Mall, hold prayer meeting with US bishops, and celebrate Mass canonizing Junipero Serra.
President Obama and family join hundreds gathered to greet pontiff at start of historic six-day visit to Washington, New York and Philadelphia.
Deesha Dyer has overseen planning, execution of scores of events in past five months, though none as important politically or on as grand a scale as visits by pontiff and China's Xi Jinping.
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