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April 24, 2019
E. Africa, Recovering From Cyclone Idai, Braces for New Storm

Tropical Cyclone Kenneth is likely to complicate efforts to aid people displaced by the earlier storm
September 01, 2018
Ugandan Lawmaker Arrives in US for Medical Treatment

Robert Kyagulanyi says he was tortured by authorities in his country
August 31, 2018
Ugandan Activist Freed from Kampala Hospital

Legislator Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, is said to be headed to the Washington area for medical treatment
June 01, 2018
Despite Progress, Ebola Danger Remains in DRC

There is hope, however, that the outbreak may be contained in the coming weeks
November 14, 2017
Zimbabwe Army Chief Continues to Clash With Government Officials

Constantine Chiwenga warns military will not tolerate having national leader who is not part of rebel forces
September 15, 2017
Myanmar Leader's Silence on Rohingya Disappoints, Angers

Critics urge human rights icon to speak out against military campaign against minority group
September 14, 2017
Myanmar Ambassador Rejects Allegations of Ethnic Cleansing

Aung Lynn says country's security forces didn't overreact in responding to attacks on security forces by Rohingya militants on August 25
September 09, 2017
International Concern Grows Over Rohingya Exodus From Myanmar

Protests in several countries demand end to crisis; Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama add their voices
September 09, 2017
International Concern Grows Over Rohingya Exodus From Myanmar

As the United Nations reports nearly 300,000 Rohingya have fled their homes in Myanmar, protests have taken place around the world over the crisis. The Dalai Lama and South African rights leader Desmond Tutu have weighed in, seeking better treatment for the Muslim minority group. VOA's Kate Pound Dawson reports.
September 01, 2017
Myanmar: Nearly 400 Dead in Rakhine Violence, Homes Burned

Military says most of the dead were Rohingya insurgents, but refugees say scores of civilians killed
August 23, 2017
US Military Commanders Reject Extremists in the Ranks

Commanders of Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps last week issued strong statements condemning intolerance and racism after protests in city of Charlottesville, Virginia turned deadly
July 25, 2017
China and US Face 'Historic Challenge,' Beijing Envoy Says

‘No alternative’ to working to avert economic confrontation or military conflict, says Cui Tiankai, speaking at annual conference in Washington
August 04, 2016
US, Allies Train Over Estonia

Fighter jets cruise over Tallinn, as NATO air forces hone readiness, ability to work together
June 24, 2016
Markets Open, Plunge Following Britain 'Leave' Vote

The Bank of England has vowed to work toward financial stability
June 23, 2016
Asia Markets Rise, Then Fall on Tight Brexit Vote Count

Market experts fear a vote to leave the EU could roil world markets
June 06, 2014
NATO Commander: Alliance Must Reconsider Russia Relationship

US Air Force General Philip Breedlove says US and its allies need to reconsider the partnership they've had with Russia for more than a decade
September 03, 2013
US Congress Weighs Attack on Syria

Top US military and diplomatic officials came to Capitol Hill Tuesday to argue strongly for Congress to vote to authorize a military strike
August 30, 2013
Obama: Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons Is Threat to US Interests

US president says he has not made a final decision on a response to alleged chemical weapons attack
August 30, 2013
US Ramps Up Case for Military Response to Syria

Obama faces tough fight to build support for what is expected to be limited military attack against Syrian government
August 29, 2013
Push for Military Action on Syria Appears to Slow

Legislators in US, Britain make clear they are in no hurry to become involved in another Middle East conflict

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