US Supreme Court to Hear Case that Directly Challenges Abortion Rights

VOA — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear arguments in December about a case that directly challenges Roe v. Wade, the decades-old ruling that gives women the right to... Read more »

Iran enriches uranium as the West watches on

DW — While Iran continues to make progress enriching uranium, nuclear diplomacy seems to be stalled. Experts say the ball is clearly in the West’s court. Iran may now be capable of... Read more »

Fauci: Americans Already Vaccinated Against Coronavirus Likely to Need Booster

VOA — WASHINGTON — The top U.S. infectious disease expert said Sunday he believes millions of Americans who have already been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will eventually need a booster shot... Read more »

1 in 3 COVID Patients Report Long-Term Symptoms, Study Finds

VOA — A new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that roughly 1 in 3 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 reported symptoms two months... Read more »

US-China Influence Rivalry Moves Into Beijing’s Backyard

VOA — WASHINGTON — As China spreads its influence across Asia with its Belt and Road infrastructure projects, the United States is striking back with a major development project right in China’s... Read more »

China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy Reaches 100-Plus Countries

VOA — SAN FRANCISCO — Despite doubts about the effectiveness of China’s COVID-19 vaccines, the global vaccine shortage is giving China an international soft power boost. Read more »

US Admits Last Drone Strike in Kabul a ‘Tragic Mistake’

VOA — A drone strike carried out during the waning hours of the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan did not kill a terrorist bent on attacking the international airport in Kabul, and instead... Read more »

COVID-19 Underfunding for Refugees Prolongs, Worsens Pandemic

GENEVA — The U.N. refugee agency warns of dire global consequences if millions of refugees and other forcibly displaced people fail to receive the support needed to protect them from COVID-19 and prevent... Read more »

Three Iranian Dissidents to Be Honored by PEN America

VOA — NEW YORK — Three imprisoned Iranian dissidents will be honored next month at Pen America’s annual gala. The literary and human rights organization announced Thursday that writer-filmmaker Baktash Abtin, novelist-journalist... Read more »

White House Defends Top General Who Voiced Trump Concerns

VOA — WASHINGTON — The White House on Wednesday defended the top U.S. military commander, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley, against calls for his resignation following disclosures in a new book... Read more »