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Trump Signs New Travel Order
06/03/2017
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order Monday, barring travelers from six countries to the United States for three months, and all refugees for four months, after federal appeals judges blocked a similar order from implementation last month. “This executive order is a vital measure for strengthening our national security,” Secretary of State …
US-backed Syrian Forces Resume Offensive to Recapture Raqqa
06/03/2017
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said Sunday their offensive to retake Raqqa, the de facto capital of so-called Islamic State (IS), has resumed after a halt that lasted for one week. The SDF, a Kurdish-led force, intends to isolate Raqqa from Deir Ezzor, another IS stronghold in eastern Syria, and to take control of more …
White House Demands Probe of Alleged Trump Tower Wiretap
05/03/2017
Washington is engulfed by a dizzying flurry of contradictory statements and rampant speculation over whether federal authorities wiretapped Donald Trump’s telephones during last year’s presidential campaign. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports, the White House is demanding ongoing investigations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election be expanded to probe whether the FBI spied on Trump at …
FBI, Local Police Investigate Shooting of Sikh Man as Community Rallies Support
05/03/2017
Local police and the FBI continue to look for the white male who shot a Sikh man after telling him to “go back to your own country” in a Seattle, Washington (state) suburb Friday. The victim had been released from the hospital Sunday, but wishes to remain anonymous and has not made any public statement …
Tea Party Parallel? Liberals Taking Aim at Their Own Party
05/03/2017
Four days after Donald Trump’s surprising White House victory, the liberal organization CREDO Action fired off a frantic warning to its 4.6 million anxious supporters. Their worry wasn’t the new president. It was his opposition. “Democratic leaders have been welcoming Trump,” the email said. “That’s not acceptable. Democratic leaders need to stand up and fight. …
Prosecutors: NY Man Willing to Sacrifice Self for Jihad
05/03/2017
A New York man was being held without bail on terrorism charges after federal authorities said he was prepared to strap on a bomb and sacrifice himself for jihad and persistently tried to join the Islamic State or another extremist group in Syria. Elvis Redzepagic, 26, was charged Saturday with attempting to provide material support …
Police Search for Man Who Shot Sikh in Seattle Suburb
05/03/2017
Police in a Seattle suburb were looking for a gunman who shot a Sikh man in the arm and told him to “go back to your own country,” the Seattle Times reported. The victim — a 39-year-old man who observes the Sikh faith — told police that he was working in his driveway about 8 …
Pakistan, US Partner to Begin Construction of Waziristan Dam
04/03/2017
Pakistan’s prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, on Friday ceremonially broke ground on an $81 million U.S.-funded component of a larger dam project to be built in North Waziristan, a volatile tribal region that until recently was condemned as the epicenter of global terrorism. Officials say that, once completed, the $230 million Kurram Tangi Dam would promote …
Number of Interracial Marriages, Multiracial Americans Growing Rapidly
04/03/2017
Delia Douglas’ experience growing up has been different from the rest of her schoolmates. “In any of the storybooks that I was reading growing up, I remember the families always looked a certain way. Both parents matched,” she said. “Even it seemed like in many of the storylines that were about animal families, both bears …
Preparing for New Travel Ban, Lawyers Step Up to Help Immigrants
04/03/2017
A man near the cordoned-off area near the baggage claim for international arrivals at Dulles International Airport questioned Mirriam Seddiq as she stood with her sign offering free legal assistance. As Seddiq later tells the story, he sneered, “Would you take these Muslims home with you?” She looked down at herself, then back up at …
Former President Bush Honors Veterans With ‘Portraits of Courage’
03/03/2017
When Johnnie Yellock enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, he knew his job as a combat controller would frequently put him in harm’s way. “We volunteered in a time of war, we knew exactly what we were up against,” he told VOA. “A lot of our job titles were putting us right on the …
Mercedes Recalls 1M Vehicles Worldwide Due to Fire Risk
03/03/2017
Mercedes is recalling about 1 million cars and SUVs worldwide because a starter part can overheat and cause fires. The recall covers certain C-Class, E-Class and CLA cars and GLA and GLC SUVs, all from 2015 through 2017, including nearly 308,000 in the U.S. The German automaker reported 51 fires worldwide, with about …
Yellen to Speak After Fed Officials Hint Rate Hike Is Near
03/03/2017
One by one, several Federal Reserve officials have signaled in recent days that the Fed is ready to resume raising interest rates as soon as this month. The question is whether the official who matters most — Chair Janet Yellen — will add her own voice to that impression. When Yellen speaks Friday in Chicago …
New US Interior Secretary Lifts Lead Ammunition Ban in Nod to Hunters
03/03/2017
New U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Thursday issued an order overturning an Obama administration ban on the controversial use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle used on federal lands and waters, in a nod to hunters and fishermen on his first day on the job. Zinke, who was a first-term Montana Congressman and a …
Pence, Not Trump, to Speak at Notre Dame Commencement
03/03/2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame this year, an honor customarily reserved for newly elected U.S. presidents. Notre Dame’s president, the Reverend John Jenkins, said, “It is fitting that in the 175th year of our founding on Indiana soil that Notre Dame recognize a native …
First Lady Reads to Children in New York Hospital
03/03/2017
U.S. first lady Melania Trump read to a group of children at a New York hospital Thursday to celebrate National Read Across America Day. In one of her first outings in a traditional first lady role, Trump read to children at the pediatrics ward from the Dr. Seuss favorite, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! She …
A Personal Plea for Peace in Syria
02/03/2017
As the world awaits President Donald Trump’s revised executive order on immigration, the future of the U.S. refugee program remains in limbo. VOA spoke with a Kurdish Syrian-born refugee whose personal and tragic experience has led her to advocate for open-door policies for refugees globally. Elizabeth Cherneff has her story. …
As ‘Red Wave’ of Republicans Descends on Washington, a Change in Tastes
02/03/2017
From international tourism to federal employment prospects, every new White House administration alters the fabric of life in Washington, D.C. For local restaurateurs, it’s no different. Washington’s restaurants, from gastropubs to fine-dining spots, are beginning to get a sense of the new clientele. VOA Russian Service correspondent Anush Avetisyan has the story. …
Trump’s Softer, More Optimistic Tone Sparks Debate in Washington
02/03/2017
The day after President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, much of official Washington focused on the president’s softer, more optimistic tone. Now supporters, critics and analysts are wondering if this change is fleeting or here to stay, a key question as Congress begins the task of grappling with Trump’s ambitious domestic agenda. VOA National correspondent …
Predicted Peak Cherry Blossom Season Dates to be Announced
01/03/2017
The predicted peak blooming period for this year’s cherry blossom season in Washington is being announced. The window is expected to be announced Wednesday at a news conference at the Newseum. Last year’s peak bloom happened March 25. According to the National Park Service website, however, from 2013 to 2015, peak bloom was …
Light on Foreign Policy, Trump Speech Includes Messages for NATO, China
01/03/2017
World leaders have been digesting Donald Trump’s first speech to Congress Tuesday night. The U.S. president spoke about America’s commitment to NATO and his plan to forge a new global trade system. Henry Ridgwell reports from London. …
Indoor, Hi-Tech Farm Means Daily Fresh Produce For Big City
01/03/2017
In the shadow of New York City, a group of farmers is tending their crop and prepping it for shipment into the Big Apple on a same day basis. But there isn’t a whole lot of room for a farmer’s field in Kearny, New Jersey. That’s where some high tech hydroponics are changing the face …
US Jewish Advocacy Group Wants ‘Full Force’ of Government Opposing Anti-Semitism
28/02/2017
A Jewish advocacy group is calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to step up federal efforts to stamp out hate crimes after vandalism at a slew of Jewish cemeteries and bomb threats at schools have raised concerns for some in the Jewish community. Jonathan Greenblatt, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, told VOA he wants …
Protests Expected as Trump Opens Newest Hotel in Vancouver
28/02/2017
Protesters planned marches Tuesday in downtown Vancouver as President Donald Trump’s two eldest sons attended the grand opening of their company’s new hotel and condominium tower in a city known for diversity and progressive politics. Security officers in black suits surrounded the building’s entrance while police gathered on sidewalks at the soaring tower, which has …
Retired US Military Leaders Urge Preservation of Diplomatic, Foreign Aid Programs
28/02/2017
More than 120 retired U.S. military generals and admirals are urging Congress not to cut spending on diplomacy and foreign aid, two government functions that may be targeted in President Donald Trump’s first budget proposal. When he unveils his budget proposal Tuesday before Congress, Trump is expected to call for a $54 billion boost in …
Trump’s Trade Czar Ross Easily Wins US Senate Confirmation
28/02/2017
Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross easily won confirmation as U.S. commerce secretary on Monday, clearing President Donald Trump’s top trade official to start work on renegotiating trade relationships with China and Mexico. The U.S. Senate voted 72-27 to confirm the 79-year-old corporate turnaround expert’s nomination, with strong support from Democrats. Ross is set to become an …