Voters in Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula have cast ballots in a referendum widely expected to endorse joining Russia. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports.
Senate testimony by commander of US-led forces reveals sharp differences among lawmakers on wisdom of continued military investment in the country
Navy Vice Admiral Michael Rogers questioned during Senate confirmation hearing as National Security Agency tries to recover from month's of explosive allegations
At the US Capitol, Democratic senators are speaking all night long Monday on the perils of climate change, and urging swift action to combat it
Lawmakers, analysts wonder whether White House has done enough to prevent, counteract Russia’s moves in Crimea
Events in Ukraine have reignited debate in Washington about President Barack Obama’s foreign policy and whether his administration suffers from a fundamental naïveté about the goals and motives of America’s adversaries. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports.
Pentagon reports 26,000 cases of unwanted sexual contact occurred in America’s armed forces in 2012
Pentagon chief tells Congress US is eying ways to support allies during crisis in Ukraine, stepping up joint training
Obama administration issues stark warnings to Russia over its seizure of Crimea, while Ukraine mobilizes reservists and accuses Moscow of declaring war
Lawmakers react sharply to Obama’s directive to military to prepare for withdrawal of all troops from Afghanistan if no security deal is reached with Kabul
Key US senators echo Obama’s condemnation of law, saying relations with African nation will suffer as result
National Security Advisor Rice cautions Moscow following ouster of President Yanukovych
With midterm elections looming in November, not much movement expected on US immigration reform or international trade
Growing numbers of Venezuelans are taking to streets, confronting riot police as deteriorating economic conditions, rampant lawlessness cast fresh doubts on viability of socialist experiment Hugo Chavez launched more than 15 years ago
Move comes following breakdown of UN-mediated talks between government, rebels aimed at ending country’s bloody civil war
Senate approval comes one day after House of Representatives passes measure
James Clapper says he doubts Afghan president will sign agreement which would keep US troops in country beyond formal withdrawal date
Democrats and Republicans must agree on plan or US will be unable to pay its bills by month's end
House Speaker John Boehner says United States will not default on its $17-trillion national debt, but he is declining comment on legislation needed to raise borrowing limit
Officials seek to reassure skeptical legislators of both parties that diplomacy can succeed, and that Iran will be amply punished if it fails
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