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October 02, 2019
Rouen Residents Demand Government Action After Massive Fire In Chemical Plant

The French government is scrambling to reassure residents in Normandy, hit by smoke from industrial fire
October 01, 2019
Rouen Residents Demand Government Action After Massive Fire In Chemical Plant

Thousands of people protested Tuesday in the northern French city of Rouen to denounce the consequences for health and the environment of last week's fire at a chemical factory. The blaze that broke out early Thursday ravaged the Lubrizol chemical plant in Rouen, a port city on the river Seine and the capital of Normandy, and created a huge black cloud over the region. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
October 01, 2019
Bolton Says North Korea Has No Plans to Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons

North Korea on Monday blamed the United States for a lack of progress on disarmament talks
September 30, 2019
Bolton Says North Korea Has No Plans to Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons

Former national security adviser John Bolton says North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons voluntarily. In his first speech after being ousted from the Trump administration, Bolton said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un will do "whatever he can to keep a deliverable nuclear weapons capability." Bolton's talk Monday coincided with a North Korean envoy's address to the United Nations General Assembly in which he accused the United States of "provocations." VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
September 30, 2019
Mass Protest in Moscow Demands Release of Political Prisoners

Russia's opposition demands release of jailed protesters and claims success of the protest movement
September 30, 2019
Mass Protest in Moscow Demands Release of Political Prisoners

Another mass demonstration took place Sunday in Moscow with protesters demanding the release of people who were jailed for participating in peaceful anti-government protests since July. Unlike most of the previous protests the Sunday rally was sanctioned by the city authorities. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports Russia's opposition says its weekly rallies have gained some victories.
September 27, 2019
Former President Jacques Chirac Remembered

France is mourning the death of its longtime political leader Jacques Chirac, the country's president from 1995 to 2007. The conservative leader and great proponent of the European Union, Chirac may be best remembered for his firm opposition to the Iraq War. He died Thursday in Paris at the age of 86. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
September 27, 2019
Former President Jacques Chirac Remembered

France is mourning the death of its longtime political leader Jacques Chirac, the country's president from 1995 to 2007 who has also served as prime minister, interior minister, agriculture minister and mayor of Paris. The conservative leader and great proponent of the European Union, Chirac may be best remembered for his firm opposition to the Iraq War. He died Thursday in Paris at the age of 86. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
September 26, 2019
Trump Holds Press Conference Amid Push for His Impeachment

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Democrats in Congress of failing to work for the American people. Speaking to reporters at the United Nations Wednesday, Trump said the impeachment inquiry against him was timed to take the attention away from the successful meetings he has had with foreign counterparts during the U.N. General Assembly. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.
September 26, 2019
Trump Holds Press Conference Amid Push for His Impeachment

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Democrats in Congress of failing to work for the American people. Speaking to reporters at the United Nations Wednesday, Trump said the impeachment inquiry against him was timed to take the attention away from the successful meetings he has had with foreign counterparts during the U.N. General Assembly. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.
September 25, 2019
Experts Say No Reason to Fear AI Will Cut Jobs

US lawmakers discussed the future of work amid growing use of automation and AI
September 25, 2019
Experts Say No Reason to Fear AI Will Cut Jobs

The growing use of artificial intelligence and automation in work places is creating challenges as well as benefits for businesses, institutions and the government. A congressional panel on Tuesday discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on American workers and the future of their jobs. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
September 24, 2019
Chinese Policemen Join Local Patrols in Serbia

Last week several Chinese policemen joined local police in three Serbian cities
September 23, 2019
Chinese Policemen Join Local Patrols in Serbia

China is the world’s largest exporter of consumer goods but is increasingly branching into other areas. Beijing has recently sent a contingent of policemen to Serbia to help local forces in three Serbian cities. VOA’s Zlatica Hoke reports this is just one example of expanding cooperation between China and Serbia.
September 23, 2019
Trump Touts US Economy at Modi's Event in Houston

US president and India's prime minister praise each other and their relationship at a massive rally in Houston, Texas
September 23, 2019
Trump Touts US Economy at Modi's Event in Houston

U.S. President Donald Trump joined India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the "Howdy Modi" event organized by the Indian- American community in Houston, Texas. The president praised bilateral relations with the world's second-most populous nation, but also seemed to use the occasion to woo Texas voters ahead of the 2020 election. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports an estimated 50,000 people attended the rally addressed by the two leaders.
September 20, 2019
Trump Administration Revokes California's Strict Emission Standards Despite Its Pollution Problem

Remnants of tropical storm Imelda have caused serious flooding in eastern Texas, forcing evacuations, flight cancellations, school closures and causing some outages. Reports of environmental disasters come from around the world as the United Nations General Assembly prepares to discuss climate change, which is linked to human activity and carbon-fueled transportation. Zlatica Hoke reports the Trump administration has shunned efforts to curb pollution, and there are no signs this will change.
September 20, 2019
Trump Administration Revokes California's Strict Emission Standards Despite Its Pollution

Remnants of tropical storm Imelda have caused serious flooding in eastern Texas, forcing evacuations, flight cancellations, school closures and causing some outages. Reports of other environmental disasters come from around the world as the United Nations General Assembly prepares to discuss climate change, which is linked to human activity and carbon-fueled transportation. Zlatica Hoke reports the Trump administration has shunned efforts to curb pollution, and there are no signs it will change
September 19, 2019
Trump Orders New 'Very Significant' Sanctions on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered additional sanctions against Iran after receiving reports that Tehran is most likely responsible for Saturday's attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. The president said Wednesday that he had directed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to stiffen existing sanctions. He also named his fourth national security adviser Wednesday. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
September 19, 2019
Trump Orders New 'Very Significant' Sanctions on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered additional sanctions against Iran after receiving reports that Tehran is most likely responsible for Saturday's attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. The president said Wednesday that he had directed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to stiffen existing sanctions. He also named his fourth national security adviser Wednesday. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.

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