Mike Richman

FIFA Rocked With Massive Corruption Charges

Attorney General Loretta Lynch said FIFA officials engaged in criminal actions and pocketed millions of dollars in bribes

Former CIA Official Reflects on Tangle of Wars in Syria

Michael Morell tells VOA that there are five different wars underway in the country, making the Syrian crisis the most difficult policy problem he's seen

Obama Honors Fallen Police

President says they must be remembered as 'heroes because that's what they are' and his comments coincide with news that police fatalities have risen dramatically

FBI: Felonious US Police Deaths Up 89 Percent Last Year

Law enforcement officers will gather on the grounds of the US Capitol in Washington Friday for a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony in honor of fellow officers killed in the line of duty

Obama Maintains Hope for Two-State Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Obama expects the new Israeli government and the Palestinians to demonstrate a genuine commitment to a two-state solution

Legal Experts Split on Charges Against Officers in Gray Case

Some say State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby faces a stiff challenge in getting convictions; others argue she has a strong case

US-African Diet Swap Reveals Colon Cancer Risk

Colon cancer rates are much lower in rural South Africa, where people consume a high-fiber, low-fat diet typical of Africans

Washington Post: Iran Charges Against US Journalist 'Ludicrous'

Jason Rezaian, held in Iran, is innocent and 'deserves to have his freedom as any other human being,' Martin Baron tells VOA's Persian News Network

US Voters Back State Measures on Marijuana, Minimum Wage

Voters come out in support of legalizing marijuana in Washington, DC, and two US states, agree to increase minimum wage in four states

'Rumble in the Jungle' Turns 40

'The Champ' knocked Foreman out to regain crown he had lost 7 years earlier when US government accused him of draft-dodging and boxing officials revoked his license

Islamic State Militants Encroach on Baghdad

Iraqi capital not under ‘imminent threat,’ US military says, amid worries about foothold

Islamic State Militants Advance Toward Baghdad

The U.S. military says the Iraqi capital is not under 'imminent threat.' But officials worry the militants' gains will provide a foothold for assaults on Baghdad’s perimeter. VOA's Mike Richman reports.

US, Turkey at Odds Over Strategy Against Islamic State

Some analysts say Turkey would rather see Kobani fall than see rise of independent Kurdish region in northern Syria that could push PKK to ask for power-sharing deal

US, Turkey at Odds Over Strategy Against Islamic State

Turkey is part of the U.S.-led international coalition that is confronting the Islamic State militant group in Syria and Iraq, but Ankara so far has refused to participate militarily. A major reason for Turkey's reluctance, analysts say, is that Washington's priority is Iraq, while Turkey's main goal is the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. VOA's Mike Richman reports.

Obama's IS Strategy Gets Mixed US Reaction

Comments are split along party lines: Republicans say Obama's actions don't come soon enough, Democrat says president made compelling argument for action

Key Figure in US Baseball Drug Scandal to Plead Guilty

Tony Bosch accused of selling performance enhancing drugs to American pro baseball star Alex Rodriguez and other players

Germany Beats Argentina to Win World Cup

World Cup: Brazil Falls to Netherlands

Brazil had been hoping to rally after an embarrassing 7-1 blowout loss to Germany in the semifinals

Argentina Beats Netherlands, Advances to World Cup Championship

Result means Argentina plays Germany in Sunday's final game; Brazil, Netherlands will play for third place Saturday

Argentina, Netherlands Clash in World Cup Semifinals

Wednesday's winner will play for title against Germany, which gave one of most breathtaking displays of offensive firepower in World Cup history