VOA — WASHINGTON – Vaccinations against the coronavirus are off to a slow and chaotic start in the United States, but the country’s top infectious disease expert held out hope Sunday that... Read more »
DW — US President Donald Trump badgered Georgia’s elections chief official to “find” nearly 12,000 votes needed to flip the state results in his favor. In recorded comments, US President Donald... Read more »
VOA — As countries around the world tighten lockdowns, impose curfews, ban large get-togethers and even halt alcohol sales to tackle a surge in coronavirus cases, officials in India and the U.S.... Read more »
DW — It’s been a year since senior Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US-directed drone attack while visiting Baghdad. Hundreds of mourners have gathered in the Iraqi capital,... Read more »
VOA — Just weeks before taking office, the incoming U.S. administration of President-elect Joe Biden has received an unwelcome housewarming gift from the European Union in the form of a wide-ranging investment... Read more »
BBC — Iran intends to start enriching uranium to 20% purity, the UN’s atomic watchdog says – its most significant breach of an international nuclear deal so far. This remains short of... Read more »
VOA — WASHINGTON – The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is generally a routine, ceremonial affair. But President Donald Trump’s repeated efforts to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s victory will bring... Read more »
VOA — NEW YORK – Gone were the revelry and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that typify Times Square on New Year’s Eve, replaced by empty streets and an eerie quiet as the final hours... Read more »
DW — Iraqis fear a flare-up in sectarian tensions after Iran vowed revenge for killing military leader Qassem Soleimani in January. But some fear that factions within the Iraqi security forces could... Read more »
BBC — The year 2020 has been like no other. The coronavirus infected more than 67 million people, impacted 80% of jobs, and placed billions in lockdown. Read more »