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August 22, 2015
'We Day' Celebrates Growing Youth Movement

World-renowned speakers, performers and other celebrities took the stage Friday for a celebration of "We Day," a growing global network of young people focused on changing the world. Some 200,000 young people came together in 14 U.S. and Canadian cities to take part in this educational initiative, which spotlighted some pressingsocial issues and was broadcast for the first time on a major U.S. television network. VOA's Mike Richman has more.
August 14, 2015
Despite Diplomatic Thaw, Sharp US-Cuba Differences Remain

Treatment of dissidents, human trafficking and press freedom are among thorny issues
August 10, 2015
Rights Groups Condemn Brutal Murder of Azerbaijani Journalist

Officials connect the attack with a Facebook post on Saturday in which Rasim Aliyev criticized a popular soccer player in Azerbaijan
August 05, 2015
Malaysia Confirms Debris Is From MH370

Experts in Paris, where part was taken for analysis, are not yet ready to say for sure that what was found on French island is part of vanished plane
August 04, 2015
US State Department Stands By Human Trafficking Report

A news report accused senior diplomats of manipulating the rankings, but a department spokesman calls the report 'objective' and 'credible.'
August 03, 2015
US Police Chiefs Meet to Address Spike in Violent Crime

Homicide rates in 35 big US cities are up 19 percent this year on average
July 29, 2015
Burundi Expat Dedicates Himself to Helping Street Children

Organization called Deo's Promise aids kids, orphans, foster homes, families - providing money, supplies, medical support
July 20, 2015
US Diplomat: Russia Concealing Information From its Citizens

In interview with VOA Tom Malinowski says he finds it worrisome when people in Russia are given only one side of the story and much is hidden from them
July 17, 2015
More Information Sought on Soccer Players' Head Injuries

Injuries such as concussions are on the rise as the sport's popularity grows, and as young athletes get stronger, bigger and faster
July 17, 2015
Researchers Study Soccer Players' Head Injuries

Soccer is highly popular among U.S. children, but research is under way to study the effects of head injuries they suffer while playing the game, as well as the long-term effects of those injuries. VOA’s Mike Richman reports.
July 13, 2015
Former CIA Director: Iran 'Unhelpful' in Nuclear Talks

Speculation widespread on what a final accord would look like and if it truly would scale back Iran's atomic program
July 09, 2015
US Women's & Men's Soccer: A World Cup of Difference

The US Women's National Team recently won a record third World Cup, but the men's team has not enjoyed the same success
June 29, 2015
US, Germany to Clash in Women's World Cup Semifinal

The US and Germany have met in three previous World Cups; Each time the winner went on to win the tournament
June 27, 2015
Sticking Points Remain in Iran Nuclear Talks

Curbs on Tehran's production capabilities, verification of sites, return to sanctions if Iran violates agreement said to be among contentious issues
June 27, 2015
Tunisian PM Races to Boost Security as Tourists Flee

In wake of beach attack that left 38 dead, Habib Essid says troops will be deployed at hotels, tourist sites, and some mosques will be shut down
June 12, 2015
European Games Open in Azerbaijan Amid Controversy

Competition takes place against backdrop of nation's record of suppressing democracy, free speech
June 10, 2015
American Cardiologist Fixes Broken Hearts in Uganda

For more than a decade, Craig Sable has been coordinating life-saving surgeries, and he intends to establish a sustainable cardiac surgery program that's a model for all of Africa
June 10, 2015
American Cardiologist Fixes Broken Hearts in Uganda

Thousands of children in developing nations like Uganda are born with heart problems, and thousands more contract heart diseases in their youth. An American cardiologist has taken it upon himself to see that Ugandan children get the treatment they need. VOA's Mike Richman has more on this doctor with a big heart.
June 02, 2015
FIFA President’s Resignation Puts World Soccer on Uncharted Grounds

US media say FBI is investigating Sepp Blatter; FIFA's decision to award the next two World Cups to Russia and Qatar may also come under new scrutiny
May 29, 2015
His Future in Question, Blatter Re-elected to Lead FIFA

As expected, Sepp Blatter was re-elected Friday as president of football's world governing body, FIFA, two days after the organization was rocked by a massive controversy. U.S. authorities issued a corruption indictment against 14 people as part of a sweeping probe into the lucrative entity. Blatter was not indicted, but with multiple calls for his resignation in the face of the serious fraud allegations, doubts are surfacing about his future as FIFA's leader. VOA’s Mike Richman reports.

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