VOA — Child gun deaths in the United States have hit a record high, according to a new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Using the Centers for Disease Control... Read more »
VOA — WASHINGTON — The United States believes an understanding on Iran eventually releasing five U.S. citizens remains on track, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday but declined... Read more »
VOA — Iran said Monday it could take up to two months to complete a prisoner swap it has agreed to with the United States. “A specific time frame has been announced... Read more »
VOA — ABUJA, NIGERIA — Business has vanished at Kingsley Odafe’s clothing shop in Nigeria’s capital, forcing him to lay off three employees. One culprit for his troubles stands out: The U.S.... Read more »
VOA — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — An oil tanker long suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil offloaded its cargo near Texas on Sunday, tracking data showed, even as Tehran has... Read more »
VOA — Phil Durst recalled clawing at his face after a chemical from a commercial dishwashing machine squirted into his eyes, causing “the most indescribable pain I’ve ever felt — ever, ever,... Read more »
VOA — Iranian cinema directors have ridiculed a six-month suspended prison sentence handed down to Saeed Roustayi and his producer for showcasing their movie at last year’s Cannes Film Festival without authorization,... Read more »
VOA — LONDON — A British nurse who described herself as a “horrible evil person” was found guilty on Friday of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six in... Read more »
VOA — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking the first trip to the kingdom by Tehran’s top diplomat in years after the two... Read more »
VOA — LOS ANGELES — Martin Scorsese has backed a petition against the jailing of prominent Iranian movie director Saeed Roustaee for screening a film at the Cannes Film Festival. Scorsese, the... Read more »