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October 17, 2023
Biden heading to Israel, Jordan

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Israel Wednesday, as a humanitarian crisis grows in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground invasion by Israeli forces. VOA’s Michael Brown reports.
August 01, 2023
Trump Indicted, Accused of Illegally Trying to Upend 2020 Election Loss

Legal jeopardy for Donald Trump is growing after a federal grand jury in Washington indicted the former U.S. president, accusing him of illegally trying to upend his 2020 election loss to retain power. VOA's Michael Brown reports.
August 31, 2022
Global Tributes Pour in Following Death of Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev

Condolences and tributes are pouring in from around the world following Tuesday’s death of the former president of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev. VOA’s Michael Brown reports on some of the early reactions.
August 03, 2022
Pelosi Meets Taiwan Lawmakers in Taipei

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Taiwan political leaders in the capital, Taipei, Wednesday, as China showed its dissatisfaction over the visit by conducting military maneuvers outside the territory it claims as its own. VOA’s Michael Brown reports.
June 18, 2020
Honduras President Hospitalized with Pneumonia After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Honduras president hospitalized with pneumonia and coronavirus
June 04, 2020
Wife of Former Lesotho Prime Minister Back in Prison in Murder of his Ex-Wife

Judge revoked her bail
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Deaths Peak in Mexico's Yucatan, Authorities Say

Nine people died during a 24-hour period
March 27, 2020
Venezuelan Official Confirms 1st Coronavirus Death

Victim was a 47-year-old male field worker with a ‘chronic illness’
March 27, 2020
China Sets New Restrictions on Foreign Nationals in Coronavirus Fight

China moves to temporarily keep out foreign nationals over virus concerns
March 27, 2020
Puerto Rico Extends Coronavirus Curfew

The US territory extending, adding restrictions
March 27, 2020
South Africa Begins Nationwide Coronavirus Lockdown

21-day lockdown aims to stop rise in coronavirus cases
March 26, 2020
Ethiopia to Release Inmates to Curb Coronavirus Spread

Inmates convicted of minor crimes, women with babies, eligible for release
March 26, 2020
Brazil Transforms Sports Venues into Field Hospitals for Coronavirus

Brazil has more than 2,400 confirmed cases of coronavirus
March 26, 2020
South Africa to Lock Down for 21 Days, Starting Midnight Thursday

The 21-day lockdown aims to slow the rising COVID rate
March 19, 2020
Peru Bans Private Vehicles in Bid to Slow Virus

A new curfew, which began Wednesday at 8 p.m. local time, bans the use of private cars until 5 a.m.
February 14, 2020
Barr Blasts Trump Tweets Saying Makes his Job 'Impossible'

U.S. Attorney General William Barr says U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets about the Justice Department, its people, and its cases "make it impossible for me to do my job." VOA's Michael Brown reports, the comments come as the Justice Department is embroiled in controversy over a sentencing recommendation for a convicted Trump ally.
April 04, 2019
Washington Abloom with Cherry Blossoms

This week, tourists and residents alike are being treated to Mother Nature's best in Washington, D.C. The city's beloved cherry blossom trees are in full bloom under sunny skies with warmer spring temperatures.
April 04, 2019
Washington Abloom with Cherry Blossoms

But the popularity of annual blooms is one of the reasons the iconic trees are in peril
March 29, 2019
Trump Runs Victory Lap on Michigan Stage

U.S. President Donald Trump is on the offensive now that the two-year investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. national election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign ended with no immediate backlash for him. VOA's Michael Brown reports, Trump is paying special attention to Democrats who seem not ready to accept he has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
July 27, 2018
Trump Says He Has Opened European Markets for US Farmers

President Donald Trump took his trade message directly to the American Midwest Thursday as concerns linger about economic clashes with key partners. Michael Brown reports from Washington.

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