The U.S. Midterm elections on Nov. 6 may change the balance of power in Washington, as the Democrats attempt to recapture control of the House of Representatives, the Senate or both. A new Democratic majority in either chamber could check Republican power on Capitol Hill and curtail some of President Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda. VOA asked people in about a half-dozen countries how the US government affects their country and their own personal experience.
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan tells VOA that Kabul has consciously decided to concentrate its security forces around population centers, which is partly what has led to the Taliban gaining territory. The comments came shortly after General John Nicholson appeared on Capitol Hill asking for more troops for his mission. VOA's Amy Katz reports.
The death of Fidel Castro comes just a couple of years into the thawing of U.S. relations with the communist island nation after a freeze of more than 50 years. VOA's Amy Katz takes a look at what impact his death may have and how President-elect Donald Trump may handle the relationship.
A cleric and former member of Revolutionary Guard continue campaigning despite apparently slim chances of winning presidency in Friday'
The prime minister has shaped Israeli’s history for 60 years as both a soldier and a politician
Committee says agreements by U.S Internet companies to aid Chinese censorship must be addressed
The Middle Eastern tradition of henna body painting is undergoing a revival in the US
In an IAEA meeting in Vienna, Austria, Iran reneged on its promise to show their plans for nuclear power to the IAEA
Collectors make functional items out of these utilitarian objests
In early April, the Bush administration took action to re-impose quotas on several categories of made-in-China clothing.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice, in which needles are placed into specific points on the body believed to correspond with ce
Prime Minister Tony Blair is seeking third term in Thursday's election
British author James Hilton wrote a novel called "Lost Horizon" in the 1930s. In it, he described a mythical paradise, isolated from t
The Secretary General says the cause of worldwide freedom can only be advanced if countries work together to reform the United Nations.
Secretary of State Rice says the world must not tolerate any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapon
The results of "Operation Cyber Chase" were 20 arrests in eight American cities and four other countries
Lawrence Summers said during a recent conference that genetic differences between men and women account for the lack of women in the so
Before Crown Prince Abdullah arrived at his ranch, President Bush told reporters the Crown Prince understands that it is very important
She now faces confirmation hearings in Senate
Jordanian-born terrorist is self-described leader of 'al Qaida in Iraq'
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