Graffiti Explodes Across Pandemic-era New York

VOA — NEW YORK – Graffiti, part of New York’s history for more than 50 years, is flourishing during the coronavirus pandemic, a sign of decadence for some, but vitality for others.... Read more »

UK faces new, more infectious COVID strain with stricter measures

DW — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that parts of the United Kingdom will go into full lockdown over Christmas. The measures come as a response to a new, rapidly spreading... Read more »

Biden and Iran: Back to the old nuclear deal or negotiate a new one?

DW — With Joe Biden on board, all parties to the nuclear deal want to bring it back to life. Iran wants to stick with the old agreement but the west may... Read more »

Iran Builds at Underground Nuclear Facility Amid US Tensions

VOA — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the U.S. over its atomic program, satellite photos... Read more »

Deb Haaland: Historic Native American ‘pick for Biden cabinet’

BBC — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate a Native American to serve as his interior secretary, leading the agency governing public lands, US media say. If confirmed, Congresswoman Deb Haaland will be... Read more »

US, Biden Voice New Alarm About Cyberattack

VOA — WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and President-elect Joe Biden both voiced new alarm Thursday about a wide intrusion into computer systems around the world that officials suspect was... Read more »

Barr Resignation Caps Controversial Term

VOA — U.S. Attorney General William Barr abruptly resigned this week, capping a controversial tenure during which he was applauded by Republicans for restoring the rule of law and excoriated by critics... Read more »

US Blacklists Chinese, UAE-based Companies Over Sale of Iranian Petrochemicals

VOA — WASHINGTON – The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on companies based in China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing them of supporting the sale of Iranian petrochemicals as Washington... Read more »

US Formally Blames Iran for Abduction of American in 2007

VOA — The United States has sanctioned two Iranian nationals for their suspected involvement in the abduction and “probable death” of former FBI agent Robert Levinson on Iran’s Kish Island in March... Read more »

Iran Summons German, French Envoys over Criticism of Journalist’s Execution

Iran on Sunday summoned the envoys of Germany, current holder of the European Union’s rotating presidency, and of France over criticism of the execution of an Iranian journalist, Iranian media reported. The... Read more »