United States has made huge strides toward gender equality, yet it ranks 28th out of 145 countries in worldwide ranking, which cites US wage gap and lack of women in leading government roles
While many Catholics say they are touched by pope’s pastoral qualities, more conservative members feel pontiff has overreached his position on social issues
For some Catholics, lengthy healing process is sign of devotion to faith, others say lack of timeliness hurt their relationship with church
Legal experts say there are few options for Republican candidate Trump's proposal to end automatic citizenship for those born in US
Sardar Ali Takkar, a well-known Pashto musician, will perform 'Bibi Sherena' next week when Malala Yousafzai receives the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway
More than 80 percent of deaths caused by terror attacks occur in just five countries: Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria and Syria
Samuel Kosgei, a specialist in US Army, finished first in the men's division; Meghan Curran, a captain in the US Army, finished first among women
In interview with VOA, James Cunningham expresses hope new Afghan president will be inaugurated before NATO holds its summit in early September
Groups placing water, food in the desert, or aiding detainees after release, have one common goal: no more deaths of migrants crossing illegally into the US
Leaders push Israel, Palestinians to stop violence and find peace; Obama reiterates support for two-state solution
Kurds are exerting control over a larger part of the region, which is behind an increased push for independence
Back from a recent visit to Iran, Rev. Joel Hunter says he conveyed a message from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Obama, but Iran denies it
Many view Obama's foreign policy speech as largely uninspiring and likely doing little to quell critics who say the US has lost its footing in global affairs
Rep. Royce says US military is well-positioned in region, well-trained to advise and assist Nigerian forces in its search for missing schoolgirls
Leaders say actions taken by Islamist militants are 'pure terrorism, with no relation to Islam'
Activists' attempt to use social media to raise awareness has its critics, who say that a hashtag oversimplifies events on the ground
