Secretary of State Kerry's just-concluded trip puts focus on building up regional economy and tamping down violent extremism
Decision comes as Afghans are challenged by emboldened Taliban as Islamic State group gets foothold in the country
PM Prayuth Chan-ocha says process still needs some 'fine-tuning,' vows to fight human trafficking
At UN General Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping commits $1 billion and a reserve force of 8,000 troops for UN peacekeeping
With FemLINK radio, Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls builds community and brings attention to priorities of the disadvantaged
Aparna Hegde’s nonprofit ARMMAN assists poor women via cellphone advice and home visits
Japanese biotech mogul Sachiko Kuno supports entrepreneurs through Washington-based Halcyon Incubator
For almost a decade, American Katie Meyler has helped reconstruct West African nation’s safety net
Twenty years after historic UN women’s conference in Beijing, rights lag targeted goals; VOA documentary profiles 5 women making strides
Through the nonprofit JUCCCE, Peggy Liu prods behavioral changes to improve health of citizens and country
Most US Catholics disagree with fundamental church teachings on women's ordination and on female reproductive health
Michael Brown shooting, later police-related deaths of blacks elsewhere, sharpened US focus on racial inequities, law enforcement practices.
As US law turns 50, experts say many other countries expand polling opportunities for those who’ve had little voice in government
Legislation safeguarding minorities’ election rights has changed country, but some see protections eroding
Promise Heights, a school-based community partnership, helps youngsters and families in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods
Indictment claims corruption was committed on American soil and hurt American interests; probe continues
Pentagon chief criticizes Iraqi forces; others say sectarian divisions fracture effectiveness against Islamic State
Calls resound for stronger ties between law enforcement and communities, especially those of color, to ease inequities and unrest
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Russia's main World War II allies - the United States, Britain and France - for helping to defeat the Nazis
Responses include food drives and pushes for more youth outreach and summer employment
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